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Epidemiology and Functional Outcome of Head Injury in Rural Kenya
(2014)
Background: Head injury is a major cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality and is responsible for a significant proportion of all traumatic deaths. The aim of this study was to document the epidemiology and factors ...
An evaluation of quality of life in ambulatory patients with systemic lupus erythematosus attending rheumatology clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)
Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects all organs of the body. It is becoming increasingly clear that SLE is not as rare in Kenya as was previously thought. Due to its ...
Current approaches to prevention of venous thromboembolism following major orthopaedic surgery: a review of recommendations by international guidelines
(2014)
Objectives: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality amongst
patients who undergo major orthopaedic surgical procedures. The perioperative use of thromboprophylactic
agents with or ...
Ankle Arthrodesis Using a Vertical Steinman’s Pin in a Severely Osteopenic Bone
(2014)
Background: Ankle arthrodesis is generally considered the gold standard for the treatment of a painful arthritic ankle not responding to conservative treatment. The goal is to eliminate pain and achieve a stable plantigrade ...
MRI evaluation of patients with shoulder pain at three imaging Centres in Nairobi
(2014)
Background: Shoulder pain is a common reason for visiting a physician. It is the third most common
cause of musculoskeletal complaint after low back pain and cervical pain in the USA. No data is available
on MRI findings ...
Determinants of appropriate antibiotic dosing in patients with chronic kidney disease in a Kenyan Referral Hospital - supporting information
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation.
Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ...
Use of labour induction and risk of cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Background:
Induction of labour is common, and cesarean delivery is regarded as its major complication. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether the risk of cesarean delivery is higher or ...
Management of puff adder (Bitis Arietans) snake bite and envenomation in dogs: case report
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Two mongrel dogs were presented with a history of recumbency, salivation,
dullness and depression that had started following snake bites. Physical
examination revealed swellings with fang marks and hemorrhage in the area ...
FALL FROM 8TH FLOOR OF A BUILDING: CASE REPORT OF A FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL
(2014)
Falling is part of the normal development of a child , while most falls are of little consequence some go beyond the resilience of a child’s body; making falls the 4th largest cause of unintentional injury and death in ...