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The Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv-aids Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background: It is estimated that less than 10% of PLWHA have access to anti -retroviral
treatment in every region except the Americas. Until the year 2000, the cost of treatment
was the single most significant factor ...
An investigation on the phytochemical components. The analgesic and antiinflamatory activities of a traditonally used plant extract
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic
fever and rheumatoid arthritis are a major world wide clinical concern. Such conditions
are mainly managed using drugs like NSAIDS ...
Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease among chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007)
Background
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. There is a
high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with CKD
contributed to by presence of both traditional and non-traditional ...
Haematological manifestations in cyanotic heart diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital And Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)
Background: Cyanotic heart disease results in inadequate tissue oxygenation.
This in turn triggers increased erythropoietin release from the kidneys in an effort
to increase the red cell mass so as to increase oxygen ...
Patterns and prevalence of hyperpara thyroidism and mineral bone disease in patients with chronic kidney disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background
Disorders of mineral metabolism, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT),
hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, and deficiencies of vitamin D are common
complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD). While their ...
Serum magnesium levels in neonates born to mothers who received magnesium sulphate during labour at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009-11)
Background: Magnesium sulphate administered to the mother parenterally is transported
actively through the placenta to achieve equilibrium in fetal serum. It takes about 2 hrs
for the maternal and fetal plasma levels to ...