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Assessing adherence to antihypertensive therapy in primary health care in Namibia: findings and implications.

Nashilongo, MM; Singu, B; Kalemeera, F; Mubita, M; Naikaku, E; Baker, A; Ferrario, A; Godman, B; Achieng, L; Kibuule, D (University of Nairobi, 2017)

INTRODUCTION: Namibia has the highest burden and incidence of hypertension in sub-Sahara Africa. Though non-adherence to antihypertensive therapy is an important cardiovascular risk factor, little is known about potential ...
Echocardiographic abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus patients at Kenyatta National Hospital

Conteh, S; Ogola, EN; Oyoo, GO; Gitura, BM; Achieng, L (AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL), 2016)

Background: The cardiovascular system is frequently affected in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Involvement of the pericardium, endocardium, myocardium, coronary and pulmonary vessels has been found in ...
Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Adult Human  Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Persons At District Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya

Wambui, A.; Odhiambo, A.; Achieng, L.; Otieno, C.F; Bhatt, S.M (University of Nairobi, 2018)

Abstract: Background : The increased availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) infected patients has led to significant reduction in mortality. ...