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An assessment of the patients’ perception of colorectal Cancer management cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide causing 9% of the total cancer mortality. The incidence of CRC has been decreasing in Western countries because of earlier diagnosis ... -
Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence on blood pressure control among patients with hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(BMJ, 2019-01-17)OBJECTIVE: Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence among patients with hypertension attending a national referral hospital in Kenya. DESIGN: Descriptive, cross-sectional. SETTING: Medical ... -
Attitudes of nursing staff towards Computerization: a case of two Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Aim: - This study aimed at determining the attitudes of nurses towards the use of computers and the factors that influence these attitudes. Background: - The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches ... -
Audit of Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Orthopaedic Surgery in Mulago Hospital
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Prophylactic antibiotics are entrenched in implant orthopaedic surgery. We conducted a study to determine the use of prophylactic antibiotics in clean implant orthopaedic surgery in Mulago hospital. Methods: ... -
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to breast cancer services, through ... -
Baseline trachoma survey in ELCK-Arsim integrated development project area of Samburu North, Kenya
(Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University Of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives: To establish the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged 1-9 years; potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults >15 years and to document the magnitude of selected known trachoma risk factors. Design: ... -
The basic radiological system experience in Kenya
(1993)While Diagnostic Radiology has become increasingly indispensible in sound clinical patient management the cost and maintenance of radiological equipment has continued to ~oar, reaching almost unaffordable levels in developing ... -
Behcet's Syndrome presenting with Chronic Reriodontitis:
(Departrnent of Denial Surgery. College or Health Sciences. University of Nairobi., 1992-10)Behcet's syndrome is a disease of uncertain aetiology characterised by recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, ocular lesions and skin lesions. Although cases of this syndrome have been reported almost worldwide, the ... -
Biochemical and haematological chanqes in rats administered an aqueous extract of Prunus africana stem-bark at various dosage levels
(2000)An aqueous extract of Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkm. (syn. Pygeum africanum) (Hook. f.) (Rosaceae) was administered daily at dosage rates of 10, 100 and 1000 mglkg body mass to randomized groups of Sprague Dawley rats. ... -
Blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils at schools for the blind in Burundi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013)Purpose: To determine the causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils attending schools for the blind in Burundi in order to assist planning for services in the country. Materials and Methods: All ... -
Blood Pressure and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Young Black Adults
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, 2011)Background High blood pressure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide including Africa. The age of onset of this condition among young adult black urban dwellers is largely unknown. The economic burden ... -
Blood Transfusion In Elective Orthopaedic Surgeries At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction Blood transfusion can be a life saving intervention. However if given when it is not necessary, the patient receives no benefit and is exposed to unnecessary risk. Many of the patients undergoing major ... -
Book – National curriculum on sexuality and sexual health training for health service providers
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing, 2011)The purpose of the sexuality curriculum is to improve service provider’s knowledge , attitude and skills in offering sexuality counseling services to their clients in an open and non-judgmental way. The overall goal is ... -
Brain tumours at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To study the frequency, mode of presentation and outcome following treatment of gliomas in patients treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National ... -
Breast milk cellular HIV-specific interferon γ responses are associated with protection from peripartum HIV transmission.
(2012)Breast milk is a major route of infant HIV infection, yet the majority of breast-fed, HIV-exposed infants escape infection by unknown mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate the role of HIV-specific breast milk cells ... -
Burkitt’s lymphoma treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Burns: the epidemiological pattern, risk and safety awareness at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2006-08)BACKGROUND: Many burns are preventable but there is no published local prospective data on the epidemiological pattern of burns that would form the basis of care and formulation of burn prevention strategies. OBJECTIVES: ... -
Can 'supergeeks' save Kenya's babies? By Hannah McNeish BBC News
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Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting. Objective: This was a prospective ... -
Cancer of the penis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000-10)OBJECTIVES: To determine how common cancer of penis is in this locality compared to all other malignant tumours and urological malignancies, and to determine and comment on the various methods of treatment available at ...