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Isolated tubercular hepatic abscess with diffuse pattern mimicking hepatocellular carcinoma in HIV positive patient: a case report
(Health Research User's Trust Fund, 2014-10-04)
Isolated hepatic tuberculosis presenting as a mass either with or without fever can be confused with
hepatocellular carcinoma. Clinical examination and laboratory investigations are not specific. Radiological investigations ...
Antidiabetic medication adherence and associated factors among patients in Botswana; implications for the future
(Elsevier; https://www.elsevier.com/, 2017-03-06)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major global public health problem. Lack of adherence to medication causes suboptimal glycemic control increasing complication rates, costs and mortality. The objective of the study ...
A rare case of turner syndrome mosaicism in an African black woman
(Sciedu Press, www.sciedupress.com, 2016-09-19)
Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder caused by partial or complete absence of an X chromosome in at least one tissue of the body with about 50% of patients having a different chromosome formula. The 45, X/46, XY ...
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated factors among patients admitted at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer, www.wolterskluwer.com, 2017-03-03)
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Due to the asymptomatic nature of CKD during earlier stages, patients tend to present late, missing opportunities for prevention. ...
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus in Botswana
(Elsevier, www.elsevier.com, 2017-06-09)
Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important aspect of diabetes mellitus care. The objective of the study was to determine the HRQOL of diabetes mellitus (DM) patients in Botswana as little known in ...
The prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; https://wolterskluwer.com/, 2018-11-12)
Background: Microalbuminuria (MA) has been established as an early marker of both diabetic nephropathy and vascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence ...
A case of cryptococcal lymphadenitis in an HIV-Infected woman
(Israel Medical Association; https://www.ima.org.il/eng/, 2014-02)
A 31 year old black African woman presented at a local clinic in Botswana with a 1 week history of a painless swelling on the left side of her neck. She did not have fever, night sweats, productive cough or weight loss. ...
Metabolic control and determinants among HIV-infected Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a tertiary llinic in Botswana
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, www.dovepress.com, 2021-01-11)
Purpose: We primarily aimed at determining the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and
abnormal individual metabolic control variables in HIV-infected participants as compared to
HIV-uninfected participants given current ...
Alanine transaminase and hemoglobin appear to predict the occurrence of antituberculosis medication hepatotoxicity; findings and implications in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis. www.tandfonline.com, 2020-12-01)
Objective: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health problem, with medications having adverse effects including drug-induced hepatotoxicity. We determined the prevalence of anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity and ...
Prevalence and risk Factors for hepatitis B and C among end‑stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis in Gaborone, Botswana
(Medknow Publishers, www.medknow.com, 2021-01)
Background: Patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) are at risk of blood transmitted infections such as hepatitis B and C. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus ...