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Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: -
Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2).
While early fracture fixation ...
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Background
Infertility affects a relatively large number of couples (about 50 -80 million) worldwide with an estimated global prevalence of 8-12% but higher in Africa 20-30%. The magnitude of infertility in Kenya remains ...
How do novel molecular genetic markers influence treatment decisions in acute myeloid leukemia?
(2012)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common acute leukemia diagnosed in adults, and the majority of patients with AML die from relapsed disease. Although many studies over the past 4 decades have identified disease ...
Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of acutely ill adult patients, in the general wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)
Introduction: Care of the acutely ill patient has become increasingly challenging due to
demands from external sources to measure the quality and appropriateness of care provided
(Ridley,1998). The more critically ill ...
Using mathematical models to assess the influence of climate change on malaria risk
(2011-07)
In this study, a non-linear deterministic model is analysed to study the e ect of climate
change on malaria incidence. Existence and uniqueness of solutions to the model is
established and the existence of a globally ...
The magnitude and pattern of thermal ocular injuries following two major fire incidents in kenya in 2009
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
OBJECTIVE:To describe the magnitude and pattern of thermal ocular injuries following two
major fire incidents in Kenya in the year 2009.
STUDYDESIGN: Cross- sectional analytic study
METHODS: Eighty- eight patients ...
UNITID Sponsors Lecturers to Study Oncology.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-11)
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ...
Prevalence of malnutrition and related factors among children aged 6-60 months admitted at Siaya District Hospital Paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Malnutrition is a worldwide public health problem that affects the growth and development of children under the age of five years. It is also associated with a high morbidity and mortality in this age group. ...
Orthopaedic training in Kenya
(2010-03)
Background: Orthopaedic training in Kenya, like in other East, Central and Southern Africa college of surgeons (COSECSA) countries is varied leading to specialists with varying exposures and competencies. The experience ...