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Quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients receiving palliative care in Kenya: A cross-sectional study
(MA Healthcare, 2016-01-02)
Background/Aims:
Cancer and its treatment affects the quality of life in patients. In Africa, there is limited research available on the quality of life among cancer patients. This study describes quality of life in ...
Seven key actions to eradicate rheumatic heart disease in Africa: the Addis Ababa communiqué: cardiovascular topics
(Sabinet, 2016-05-01)
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remain major causes of heart failure, stroke and death among African women and children, despite being preventable and imminently treatable. From 21 to 22 ...
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Progression Of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity ...