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Prevalence of hyperglycaemia in paediatric patients on systemic corticosteroid therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction The natural glucocorticoids are steroid molecules produced and released by the adrenal cortex. Synthetic glucocorticoids are widely used in the clinical setting for their' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycemia and associated risk factors in neonates with sepsis at Kisii level five hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The highest proportion of under five mortality occurs in the neonatal period with a global estimation of 4 million infants dying annually in the first four weeks of life .The main causes of death are prematurity- ... -
Prevalence of Hyperlactatemia in children with HIV/AIDS on Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase inhibitor based highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Children with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives because of treatment advances such as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and treatment of opportunistic infections. In Kenya the national guidelines ... -
Prevalence of hypertension among high school students attending public schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: There is an emerging epidemic of Cardiovascular diseases in developing countries. Hypertension is one of the contributing risk factors. There is emerging evidence that hypertension tracks from childhood through ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and adequacy of its control in chronic kidney disease patients at the renal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem worldwide. The prevalence in developing world remains largely unknown, but is estimated at about 150 to 200 per million population. It is much higher in developed ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in HIV-1 infected patients on anti-retroviral therapy
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-08)Background: With increased use of HAART in HIV-infected individuals there is concern that anti-retrovirals may be associated with hypertension, a known cardiovascular risk factor. This association could be related to ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera Slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and more specifically cardiovascular di§eases (CVD), are a major cause of the morbidity and mortality burden worldwide and in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is an important ... -
Prevalence of hypocalcemia in infants aged 1 month to 6 months and its association to maternal serum calcium at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Hypocalcemia occurs as a manifestation of nutritional deficiency of calcium and vitamin D. Deficiency of calcium in the diet has been identified as a leading cause of nutritional rickets in studies from Bangladesh, ... -
Prevalence of Hypocalcemia in Term Neonates With Moderate and Severe Perinatal Asphyxia in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is a common neonatal problem that contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a multi-organ disorder and some of it’s’ complications include cerebral palsy, organ ... -
Prevalence of hypoglycemia among children admitted at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction Hypoglycemia is a common metabolic derangement in childhood that if not treated promptly, has a high risk of causing brain damage and is an independent risk factor for death. Hypoglycemia also complicates ... -
Prevalence of hyponatremia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with pneumonia
(Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Pneumonia remains the leading single cause of childhood mortality. It’s associated with several complications the commonest being hyponatremia. Studies done in the western countries have reported a high prevalence ... -
Prevalence of hyponatremia in patients admitted with heart failure at the kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized patients with heart failure. It is associated with high morbidity, longer in-hospital stay and is a well known predictor of mortality in patients ... -
Prevalence of hyponatremia in patients admitted with heart failure at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized patients with heart failure. It is associated with high morbidity, longer in-hospital stay and is a well known predictor of mortality in patients ... -
Prevalence of Induction Failure in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most prevalent malignancy of childhood worldwide accounting for 25-30 per cent of all cancers occurring in this age group. Induction is the first phase of treatment ... -
The prevalence of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in patients being treated for spontaneous abortions at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Prevalence Of Infection, Microbiologic Profile And Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern Of Burn Wounds As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Burn injuries are one of the most common and devastating causes of trauma, more so in developing countries. A majority of mortalities from burn injuries is due to sepsis. Infection causing microorganisms in any burn ... -
Prevalence Of Influenza Virus Infection In Asthmatic Children Presenting With An Acute Exacerbation At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)There is limited local data on the prevalence of influenza viral infection in children and no local data on the prevalence of influenza infection in asthmatic children. In temperate countries where influenza infection ... -
The prevalence of internet crimes on women students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study concludes that Internet is a double edged sword because it empowers as much as it predisposes users to risks especially those with limited knowledge on safety. The study asserts that Internet is an enormous ... -
Prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in 6-59 months old children with pneumonia at kenyatta national hospital: a comparison between two diagnostic parameters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Iron deficiency (ID) is one of the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. ID manifests late when adverse effects on cognitive development, attention, behavior, school performance, physical ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Low Birth Weight Infants on Follow-up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency that contributes to morbidity and mortality among low birth weight infants; with significant, long-term effects on memory, cognition and auditory ...
