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Current practice of venous thromboembolic prophylaxis in newly admitted medical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis has been shown to be safe and effective. Underutilization of this intervention results in avoidable morbidity, readmissions, and mortality. The underutilization of VTE ... -
Customer Behaviour Segmentation Among Mobile Service Providers Using Algorithms (Comparison of K-means and Self-organizing Maps)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Client division is a significant space of Business Insight where clients are totaled into bunches with comparative qualities like segment, geographic, or conduct attributes. Thus, every individual from the section has ... -
A cute abdomen in children as seen in the paediatric surgical unit at Kenyatta National Hospital: presentation and problems of diagnosis.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1986) -
A cute respiratory failure at the accident and emergency Department Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(2009)Background: Acute respiratory failure (ARP) is a common presentation at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. Delay or failure to identify ARP can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Advances in assisted ... -
Cytogenetic and Molecular Profiling of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Presenting to the Adult Hemato-oncology Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background-Acute myeloid leukemia is an infrequent disease yet it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It harbors a unique configuration of cytogenetic abnormalities and molecular mutations that can be detected ... -
Cytologic findings of the Prostate gland at autopsy by Touch imprint cytology
(Department of human pathology University of Nairobi, 2011)Introduction: Pathological conditions of the prostate include inflammation, prostate intraepithelial lesions and many types of carcinomas, 95% of which are adenocarcinomas. The gold standard in diagnosing prostatic ... -
Cytological findings in sputum submitted by tuberculosis suspects at ngong sub-district hospital and Ongata Rongai health centre in Kajiado county
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2012)Background- Sputum cytology is noninvasive and is the most easily obtainable of the cytologic techniques available. Spontaneous production of significant amounts of sputum often indicates pulmonary disease, both tuberculosis ... -
Cytological Findings Of The Esophagus Using Sponge Cytology On Patients Referred For Esophageal Endoscopy At Knh
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Esophageal cancer is the 9th most common cancer in the world, and the 5th most common cancer in developing countries. In Kenya, it is the most common cancer in men and the third in women; with the highest ... -
Cytomegalovirus infection among kidney transplant recipients attending Kenyatta national hospital outpatient clinic: a retrospective observational study
(2016)Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) causes significant morbidity and mortality among Kidney Transplant recipients (KTR). Kidney transplant recipients are at risk of acquiring CMV infection and progressing to active disease. ... -
Cytomorphological Spectrum of Diagnoses From Bone Marrow Preparation and Fine Needle Aspiration in Coast and Nyeri Level 5 Hospitals, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Bone marrow examination and fine needle aspiration biopsy are useful tools for pathological diagnosis of malignancies and other diseases These procedures are cost-effective, minimally invasive, reliable, fast ... -
Death by Neurological Criteria: a Review of Diagnostic Practise, Aimed at Proposal of a Standardised Protocol at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The definition and diagnosis of death has become more complicated because of the advancement in critical care medicine especially advanced respiratory and cardiac support.1 Early on, death was only diagnosed ... -
Deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb: evaluation of duplex ultrasound imaging versus venography prospective blinded comparative study done at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Nairobi)
(Department of Diagnostic Radilogy, University of Nairobi, 2003)Introduction: Colour duplex ultrasound examination was carried out on 55 limbs of patients referred to the Radiology department of the Kenyatta National Hospital for contrast venography. The indication for the contrast ... -
Delayed Health-seeking Among Women With Advanced Breast Cancer at the Cancer Treatment Centre at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Eighty percent of women with breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at an advanced stage (stage III and IV) of the disease. The stage at diagnosis is critical in determining survival rates with ... -
Demand for maternal health services: An analysis of contraceptives uptake in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal health is one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for health and despite the continued commitment by the Kenyan government and different stakeholders including donor community to the promotion and provision ... -
Demand, Perceived Barriers and Available Infrastructure for Radiology Subspecialisation Training in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The current trend in Radiology training worldwide is to culminate in fellowship training. Drivers for this trend include the rapid innovation in radiology technology as well as changing job market dynamics ... -
Demographic Analysis of Savings and Credit Societies: a Case Study of Ukulima Savings and Credit Society
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Demographic pattern and clinical characteristics of nasopharyngeal carcinoma seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2003)Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the demographic pattern of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with respect to age, sex, geographical distribution (of patients).The study also determined prevalent signs & symptoms, duration ... -
Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation as Seen in Medical out-patient Clinics at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)ABSTRACT Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the Commonest sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice with frequent hospitalizations. In Sub-saharan Africa it is presumed to be predominantly valvular. ... -
Dendritic cell frequency and stimulated cytokine production among Majengo commercial sex workers
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Investigation was carried out to determine frequencies of dendritic cells and stimulation responses of peripheral blood mononuclear cells of female sex workers in the Majengo cohort in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: ... -
Dengue Virus Infection: Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics; and Outcomes of Patients Admitted Due to Dengue in Mombasa-kenya a Multicenter Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Dengue infection is an acute vector-borne viral disease. The annual incidence is estimated at 390 million infections per year, with approximately 20,000 annual deaths worldwide. Clinical and laboratory ...