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Prevalence Of Depression In Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases, Faryal Ghafoor
Prevalence Of Depression In Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases, Faryal Ghafoor
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Background: Approximately 17.3 million individuals across the globe lose their lives to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), with a majority of these cases occurring in low-to-middle-income countries. The incidence of cardiovascular disease in Pakistan is 918 cases per 100,000 individuals. Depression frequently impacts the health, expenses, and prognosis of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among CVD patients at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and explore the influence of co-morbidities, marital status, age, and educational background on one's status, regarding depression.
Method: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University …
Risk Factors And Outcomes Of Acute Kidney Injury Among Covid-19 Patients At A Tertiary Hospital In Kenya, Susan Cheruiyot
Risk Factors And Outcomes Of Acute Kidney Injury Among Covid-19 Patients At A Tertiary Hospital In Kenya, Susan Cheruiyot
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Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infection caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus, was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Three years later, 350,000 Kenyans had gotten the infection, with approximately 5,700 reported related deaths. Despite emerging research on the new virus, studies from the African continent on the impact of COVID-19 on the kidneys have been few. Early studies suggest that up to 75% of patients with COVID-19 have a derangement in their kidney function as evidenced by new onset proteinuria and hematuria. That said, the prevalence of acute kidney injury has varied greatly across populations, …
The Prevalence Of Albuminuria In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease In Two Tertiary Hospitals In Nairobi, Kenya, Mercy Wambui Githumbi
The Prevalence Of Albuminuria In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease In Two Tertiary Hospitals In Nairobi, Kenya, Mercy Wambui Githumbi
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem globally. In Africa, the burden in children remains unclear and is often reported as low. In developing countries, it is mainly due to secondary causes and nephrotic syndrome, while in the developed countries it is mainly due to congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) defines CKD and utilises glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria as an additional factor. Albuminuria is significant in prognostication of individuals with CKD as it is a marker of kidney damage. It is correlated with outcomes including …