Adult characteristics of survivors of early life malnutrition in an impoverished population.

Background & Aims: To determine the characteristics of adults who survived early life malnutrition (ELM) and the possible associated factors. The setting is an impoverished community in Kenya. The coastal region of Kenya has a high prevalence of acute protein-energy-malnutrition and stunting.

Characteristics of patients with diabetic foot in Mombasa, Kenya.

Objective: To study the causes of perceived high mortality in patients with diabetic foot in Mombasa, Kenya.

Design: A retrospective study.

Setting: The Mombasa Hospital Private Clinics, from January 2001 to December 2005.

Male infertility in a private Kenyan hospital.

Objective: To study the incidence and aetiology of male infertility in Mombasa, Kenya.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: The Mombasa Hospital Private Clinics, from January 1996 to 2001.

Non-pulmonary causes of acute respiratory distress in neonates: report of two cases.

Acute respiratory distress (ARD) in neonates is a dangerous condition that is usually brought on by pulmonary dysfunction. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and oesophageal atresia with tracheo-oesophageal fistula are examples of non-pulmonary causes of acute respiratory distress. Though rare, they are potentially fatal and successful management entails a multidisciplinary approach, which includes surgical intervention, use of critical care facilities such as the intensive care unit and paediatric supervision.