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Acute aflatoxicosis: Case report
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The objective of this presentation is to document the salient clinical findings in a case of aflatoxicosis and to review the literature on the same so as to increase the index of suspicion, enhance early diagnosis and ...
Patterns of homocysteine in Kenyans with type 2 diabetes without overt cardiovascular disease at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(2005-12)
BACKGROUND: Increased total homocysteine (tHcy) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The measurement of tHcy in blood is therefore of potential great importance especially in patients with type 2 ...
Diabetic ketoacidosis
(2005)
Objective: To determine the c1inko-laboratory features and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.
Setting: Inpatient medical ...
Comparison Of Antibiotic Use Between An 'open' And A 'closed' Intensive Care Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2005-08)
Objective: To Determine Differences In Antibiotic Use Between A 'closed' ICU In A Hospital In Israel And An 'open' ICU In A Kenyan Hospital. Design: Retrospective Comparative Study. Setting: The ICU Of Beilinson Hospital ...
Diabetes care in Kenya--where are we and which way forward?
(2005)
No abstract available
Focus On Delay As A Strategy For Care Designs And Evaluation Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers In Developing Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2005-12)
Background: While Foot Care Services For Diabetic Patients Are Necessary If Limb Morbidity And Wastage Are To Be Reduced, They May Not Be Sufficient. Even When The Few Service Centers And Personnel That Are Available Appear ...
Vasculitis In Hiv: Report Of Eight Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2005-12)
Objective: To Describe Vasculitis In Hiv Patients, Their Cd4 Levels, Anatomical Sites Affected And Clinical Patterns. Design: Prospective, Descriptive Study. Setting: Kisumu District Hospital And Nairobi Rheumatology Clinic ...
Risk factor profile and the occurrence of microvascular complications in short-term type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(2005-12)
Background: Type 2 diabetes has a long pre-clinical period before diagnosis, during which there may be development of complications, both of microvascular and macrovascular types. Objective: To determine the risk factor ...
Diabetic ketoacidosis: risk factors, mechanisms and management strategies in sub-Saharan Africa: a review
(2005-12)
Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis is the most common hyperglycaemic emergency in patients with diabetes mellitus, especially type 1 diabetes. It carries very high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, both in the treated patients ...
Lipid profile of ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(2005-12)
BACKGROUND:
Patients with type 2 diabetes are at high of cardiovascular events because they have abnormal lipid status compared to their non-diabetic counterparts.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the quantitative lipid profile ...