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Case reports and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-02)
No abstract available
Situation analysis of diabetic retinopathy services in Kenya
(2008)
Objective: To analyze the situation of diabetic retinopathy services in Kenya.
Design: Cross-sectional hospital based study.
Setting: Medical out-patient clinics and Eye units.
Subjects: A total of eighty facilities ...
A study of serum potassium level in adult patients after Elective gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(2006)
BACKGROUND
Disturbance in potassium homeostasis pressenting as either hypokalaemia or hyperkalaemia is a
known complication of gastrointestinal amd hepatobilliary surgery. factors that predispose to
development of ...
Mothers' perception and management of malaria among young children in Nyang'oma area of Bondo district
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The control of malaria remains one of the greatest public health challenges, particularly, as we are still waiting for an efficacious and applicable vaccine. Current statistics show that over one million deaths (mostly in ...
Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and
managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003
to 31st October 2004.
A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ...
To determine the pattern of skeletal Metastases in prostate cancer patients using Radionuclide imaging
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)
Prostate cancer is a common disease which occurs all over the world, affecting males as young
as those in their 40' s and as many as 90% of those who are in their 90' s. Skeletal metastasis is a
common complication of ...
Glycaemic control during surgery in diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Objective - To study the patterns of glycaemic control in diabetic patients undergoing
surgery in Kenyatta National Hospital.
Design - A cross sectional, prospective study.
Setting - Kenyatta National Hospital operating ...
Estimation of blood loss during elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2006)
Blood loss from major surgery IS a great challenge which has become even more
significant considering the unavailability of blood for replacement during surgery. It was
therefore prudent to determine the amount of blood ...
Psychosocial And Sexual Practices, Attitudes And Challenges Of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
HIV/AIDS pandemic remains the world's single most devastating epidemic
particularly in developing countries where many governments have declared it a
disaster. High risk practices of HlV infected persons serve as the ...