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Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. Although the risk factors for MetS are well documented, differences in gender-based demographics ...
Clinical presentation and outcomes of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia at a national hospital, Kenya: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy including pre-eclampsia are associated with maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and management of pre-eclampsia. ...
What drives distress? Rethinking the roles of emotion and diagnosis among people with diabetes in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition that both results from and produces social and psychological suffering. As 'diabetes' increases among low income patients in poorer nations, new challenges arise that drive, co-occur, ...
The role of kidney transplantation as a component of integrated care for chronic kidney disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Kidney transplant provides superior outcomes to dialysis as a treatment for end-stage kidney disease. Therefore, it is essential that kidney transplantation be part of an integrated treatment and management plan for chronic ...
Potential oral health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: In this article, the potential oral health consequences of vaping are described. While most dentists are likely aware of the potential serious health effects involved with vaping, the aim of this article was to ...
A meta-analysis of the relationship between anatomical variations of pulmonary veins and atrial fibrillation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Our aim was to provide an evidence-based assessment of the relationship between pulmonary vein variants and atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods: A comprehensive systematic search was performed on the databases ...
COVID-19 Preparedness Within the Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthetic Ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Prevalence and causes of vision loss in sub-Saharan Africa in 2015: magnitude, temporal trends and projections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and causes of vision loss in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2015, compared with prior years, and to estimate expected values for 2020.
Methods: A systematic review and ...
High-risk Human Papillomavirus Messenger RNA Testing in Wet- And Dry- Self-Collected Specimens for High-Grade Cervical Lesion Detection in Mombasa, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Background: Self-collection for high-risk HPV (hr-HPV) mRNA testing may improve cervical cancer screening. Hr-HPV mRNA with self-collected specimens stored dry could enhance feasibility and acceptance of specimen collection ...
Prevalence, Incidence, and Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Female sex workers (FSWs) have a notably high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Relatively few studies address the type-specific prevalence and incidence of HPV among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa. FSWs ...