Publications by authors named "Ernest Sumaili Kiswaya"

Article Synopsis
  • Glomerular hyperfiltration is common in sickle cell disease (SCD) and often indicates early kidney issues, but its prevalence among adults in sub-Saharan Africa is under-researched.
  • A study in Kinshasa analyzed 246 adults with SCD, finding a hyperfiltration prevalence of 20.7%, primarily linked to individuals under 25 years old and female gender.
  • Factors associated with hyperfiltration included low C-reactive protein levels and lower central blood pressure, suggesting that these factors might serve as indicators for kidney health in SCD patients.
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To compare the chemical composition of the upper and lower urinary tract stones in Congolese patients, and to identify factors associated with the different types of stones. Stones from 119 patients originating from the upper tract and 75 from the lower tract were analyzed by infrared spectrophotometry. Among 119 patients with upper tract stones, age ranged from 10 to 81 years with a mean (SD) of 45.

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Background: Chronic illnesses are a major public health problem in low-income countries. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), few data are available, especially in palliative care. In this context, the present study aimed at describing the patterns of diseases in Kinshasa hospitals as well as risk factors associated with patients' evolving status and length of hospital stay.

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