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Burden of cancer in Kenya: types, infection-attributable and trends. A national referral hospital retrospective survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer in Africa is an emerging health problem. In Kenya it ranks third as a cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Nearly 31% of the total cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa is attributable ... -
The Burden of Co-morbid Depression in Ambulatory Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Co-morbid depression is a serious condition in patients with diabetes that negatively affects their self-management, including drug adherence, consequently, the treatment outcomes and quality of life are ... -
Burden of fetal alcohol syndrome in a rural West Coast area of South Africa.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Science, 2013-03)Background. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is common in parts of South Africa; rural residence is a frequently cited risk factor. We conducted a FAS school prevalence survey of an isolated rural community in a West Coast ... -
Burden of HIV-Related Stigma and Post-Partum Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: We look at how various HIV-related stigma subtypes, especially internalizing types, interact with postpartum depression (PPD) among women living with HIV. Additionally, we identify key psychosocial risk factors ... -
Burden of soil transmitted helminthiases in primary school children in Migori County, Kenya
(2016-10)Background: Soil-transmitted helminthiases cause a substantial yet under-appreciated public health burden. School age children harbour the heaviest burden. Infected children experience growth stunting and diminished physical ... -
Burkitt , versus diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a practical approach Bellan
(University of Nairobi,Department of Human Pathology,, 2009) -
Burkitt lymphoma versus diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a practical approach
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2009-12)Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lymphoid tumours as an "aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma", characterized by a high degree of proliferation of the malignant ... -
Burkitt lymphoma versus diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a practical approach
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2010-06)Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lymphoid tumours as an 'aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma', characterized by a high degree of proliferation of the malignant ... -
Burkitt's lymphoma
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1973-07)No abstract available. -
Burkitt's lymphoma and emerging therapeutic strategies for EBV and Aids-associated lymphoproliferative diseases in East Africa
(Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi. Nairobi. Kenya, 2005)In 1958, Denis Burkitt was the first to describe a reticulum cell sarcoma of the jaw in children at the Mulago Hospital and Makerere University Scbool of Medicine in Kampala, Uganda, which was later determined to be a ... -
Burkitt's lymphoma in Kenya: geographical, age, gender and ethnic distribution
(Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)Objective: To show the geographical (Provincial), age, gender and ethnic distribution of Burkitt's lymphoma in patients in Kenya. Design: A retrospective review of patients' records for the years 1988-1992 and a prospective ... -
Burkitt's lymphoma-- what is new?
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2008-05) -
Burkitt's lymphoma: new insights into molecular pathogenesis.
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Pathological Anatomy and Histology, University of SienaDepartment of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)The World Health Organization classification reports three subcategories of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL)--endemic, non-endemic, and immunodeficiency associated--proposed to reflect the major clinical and genetic subtypes of ... -
Burkitt's lymphoma: the initial defining characteristics
(Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)Objectives: To put together salient historical, geographical and biological characteristics of Burkitt's lymphoma. Data Sources: Burkitt's lymphoma study data gathered over a ten year study, other publications, original ... -
Burnout in staff working at the Mathari psychiatric hospital
(Africa Mental Health Foundation, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008-08)Objective: As there are no data on burnout in staff in Kenyan psychiatric hospitals, this study sought to document the level of burnout among the staff at the Mathari Psychiatric Hospital. Method: This was a cross sectional ... -
Burnout Syndrome among Medical Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Little has been documented on the extent of the impact of work environment, interpersonal relationships, coping mechanisms and the burnout syndrome on medical workers in Kenya. Worldwide, medical workers ... -
Burns: the epidemiological pattern, risk and safety awareness at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2006-08)BACKGROUND: Many burns are preventable but there is no published local prospective data on the epidemiological pattern of burns that would form the basis of care and formulation of burn prevention strategies. OBJECTIVES: ... -
Business responses to HIV / AIDS in the African formal sector workplace:
(2005)As the rising human cost of AIDS becomes increasingly visible in African countries, policy makers are giving more attention to the impact of the epidemic on socioeconomic development. Kenya's 1994-1996 National Development ... -
Busting Contraception Myths and Misconceptions Among Youth in Kwale County, Kenya: Results of a Digital Health Randomised Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objectives: The objective of this randomised controlled trial in Kenya was to assess the effect of delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information via text message to young people on their ability to reject ...