Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a novel strain of coronavirus belonging to the genus Beta coronavirus named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged as a major pandemic worldwide. This contagious virus had spread in many different forms, and patients have demonst...
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Background: High-risk people living with diabetes (PLWD) have increased risk for morbidity and mortality. During the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wave in 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa, high-risk PLWD with COVID-19 were fast-tracked into a field hospital and managed aggressively. This study...
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) commonly occurs in coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) patients who have been hospitalised and is associated with a poor prognosis. This
study aimed to determine the incidence of AKI among COVID-19 patients who died in a
regional hospital in South Africa.
Methods: Th...
Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and identifiable risk factors for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) in a real-world clinical setting.
Design: Cross-sectional study among patients with COPD.
Setting: The Respiratory clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
Participa...
Mbeya Mpaka, Davin;
Makubu N’situ, Adelin;
Matonda-Ma-Nzuzi, Thierry;
Omba Ndjukendi, Ally;
Ebwel Mukau, Joachim;
Mananga Lelo, Gilbert;
E-Andjafono Luwa Okitundu, Daniel;
Makila Bumoko, Guy;
Malanda Ngoma, Valentin;
Lukusa, Luck;
Vogel, Anick;
Kashala-Abotnes, Espérance;
Ma-miezi Mampunza, Samuel.
Context and objective. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are poorly studied. The aim of the present study was to describe the socio demographic and clinical characteristics of children with autism and to identify associated factors. Methods. This was a cross-sectional...
Background The World Health Organization has recommended the implementation of the Collaborative Care Model in all countries to manage the comorbidities of depression and chronic non-communicable diseases. In Rwanda depression is major problem not only among patients with chronic illnesses but also in ge...
Background: There is enormous pool of unmet need for inguinal hernia (IH) repair in our environment due to numerous factors against elective repair. This has led to a large number of patients presenting emergently with complications. The aim of this study is to document the epidemiology and outcome of su...
Background: COVID-19 is a major global health challenge that has affected all age groups and gender, with over 5 million deaths reported worldwide to date. The objective of this study is to assess available information on COVID-19 in children and adolescents with respect to clinical characteristics, co-m...
Background: Living with breast cancer has been associated with increased risk for common mental health problems including depression and anxiety. However, the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression (CAD) and their associated factors have received little attention especially in low- and middle-inco...
Background: Age, body mass index (BMI) and pre-existing comorbidities are known risk factors of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this study we explore the relationship between vitamin D status and COVID-19 severity.
Methods: We conducted a prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study. We...
