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Recommendations for Couples Sickle Cell Disease Testing in Kenya

Blood Disorders / April 10, 2025

What is Sickle cell Disease? Table of ContentsWhat is Sickle cell Disease?Understanding Sickle Cell DiseaseThe Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in KenyaImportance of Couples Testing for Sickle Cell DiseasePolicy Recommendations and Institutional SupportCommunity Outreach and EducationBenefits of Couples Sickle Cell Disease TestingGenetic Counseling: A Critical ComponentConclusionLaboratory Tests Tests Related To this Topic Sickle cell disease […]

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Genotype Testing For Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya

Blood Disorders / July 24, 2024

Genotype testing for sickle cell disease in Kenya is an important component of the management of Sickle cell disease (SCD). It’s an important public health concern in Kenya, affecting an estimated 14,000 newborns each year. SCD is an inherited blood disorder that can cause severe pain, serious infections, and other complications. Early diagnosis through newborn

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Endometrial cancer In Kenya: A growing threat to Women’s Health.

Blood Disorders, Cancer / July 23, 2024

IntroductionTable of ContentsIntroductionKey Points/SummaryPrevalence/IncidenceRisk FactorsSigns and SymptomsPrevention StrategiesScreening ModalitiesDiagnosis of Endometrial Cancer Endometrial Sampling Or BiopsyTreatment and ManagementConclusion Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, originates in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of uterine cancer, affecting women primarily in their 60s and 70s. The exact cause is not

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Acute Myelobastic Leukemia - Bone Marrow Smear

All You Need to Know About Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) In Kenya.

Blood Disorders, Cancer / July 23, 2024

Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the myeloid line of blood cells, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells in the bone marrow and blood. This aggressive cancer can be life-threatening if left untreated, impacting the production of normal blood cells and leading to symptoms like fatigue, easy bruising,

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Understanding Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) – A Common Childhood Blood Cancer In Kenya

Blood Disorders, Cancer / July 23, 2024

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer that starts from young white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow. It is the most common type of cancer in children, but can also affect adults Key Points about ALLTable of ContentsKey Points about ALLBlood cells formation process in the bone marrowHow common

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Understanding the Genetic Basis of Sickle Cell Disease

Blood Disorders / July 16, 2024

Sickle Cell Disease As a Genetic Disease Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects thousands of Kenyans, with a particularly high prevalence in the western regions of our country. This inherited blood disorder changes the shape of red blood cells, causing them to resemble a crescent or sickle. These abnormal cells can block

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