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Malaria and Hiv Co-infection at milo sub-location in bungoma county, western kenya..
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Malaria and HIV infections are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality of our recent times. Both are prevalent in areas where they are of greatest disease burden and more so in resource limited ... -
Malaria Diagnostics by Chemometrics Enabled Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometry of Human Blood
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an atomic emission spectroscopic technique. In this technique, a pulsed laser beam of very high energy is focused onto the sample hence creating high temperature micro plasma. ... -
Male Circumcision It's Indications And Complications At Kenyatta Hospital A Five Year Retrospective Study 1994-1999
(University of NairobiDepartment of surgery, 2000)Circumcision is the oldest and commonest surgical procedure in boys as from the 12th to 20th year's of life. This study looks at operations done at Kenyatta national Hospital. The indications being social. cultural. ... -
Male involvement in the management of infertile couples at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Infertility remains a global health challenge with devastating psychosocial consequences in many African communities. It is estimated that 50-80 million people worldwide are afflicted by infertility. The global prevalence ... -
Malignant neoplasms in HIV positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2001)The aim of this was to establish the prevalence of various malignant neopasms in HIV positive patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital. in addition to this, it also aimed at establishing the demographic characteristics ... -
Malignant obstructive jaundice: Factors predictive of non Resectability at kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Malignant obstructive jaundice is a rising cause of mortality and morbidity in surgical patients worldwide. Most patients at time of presentation have advanced disease. Surgery remains the only curative mode of treatment ... -
Malignant skin tumours as seen at K.N.H. over a 10 year period (1977-1986)
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1988)During the period of this study (1977 - 1984) 9886 malignant tumourswere recorded in the Kenya cancer registry. Of these, carcinomaof cervix was the number one tumour. It formed 15% of all tumours.Carcinoma of the skin ... -
Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome Among Ambulant End Stage Renal Disease Patients On Maintenance Haemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malnutrition and inflammation are highly prevalent conditions among maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) patients and are often co-existent, consequently being referred to as Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome ... -
Malnutrition inflammation complex syndrome among ambulant end stage renal disease patients on maintenance haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malnutrition and inflammation are highly prevalent conditions among maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) patients and are often co-existent, consequently being referred to as Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome ... -
Malnutrition prevalence in HIV positive mothers' infants due to early weaning from breast feeding attending child welfare clinics within Kibera Slums In Nairobi, Kenya
(2008)This is a cross sectional descriptive study, aimed at determining the malnutrion prevalence among infants of mothers living with HIV / AIDS. Early weaning from breast milk is important in preventing mother to child HlV ... -
Malocclusion and tooth/arch dimensions in the deciduous dentition of pre-school children In Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Normal alignment of teeth not only contributes to oral health but also goes a long way in the overall well-being and personality of an individual. One of the values of monitoring children during the deciduous dentition ... -
Malocclusion and traumatic dental injuries in relation to over-jet and lip posture in 12-15 year old in Nairobi
(Department of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, School of dental sciences, College of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Aim: To determine the prevalence and pattern of occurrence of malocclusion and traumatic injuries to permanent anterior teeth and establish any association between traumatic injuries, over-jet and lip posture. Design: ... -
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ... -
Maltol method for the assay of streptomycin:an investigation of the stability of the maltol complex with time
(2008)Streptomycin is an antibacterial agent that is produced by growth of Streptommyces griseus, a fungus. It is an aminoglycoside antibiotic composed of three sugars namely; L-Streptose • Streptidine(an aminocyclitol) -
Management and Health Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Prostate Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Advances made in the screening, diagnosis and management of prostate cancer have improved the survival rates of patients. However, the majority of these treatments including surgery, radiation therapy and ... -
Management and Outcome of Venous Thromboembolic Disorders Among Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Cancer is a well-known hypercoagulable state. Compared to patients without cancer, the incidence of venous thromboembolic events is 4 to 7 times higher among cancer patients. There is paucity of data on the ... -
Management and Survival of Inpatients With Stage Iiib Cervical Cancer With Hydronephrosis Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In FIGO stage IIIB cervical cancer, the carcinoma involves the lower third of the vagina with extension to the pelvic wall and/or hydronephrosis or non-functioning kidney. Patients with hydronephrosis have ... -
Management of electrical burn injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital: a retrospective and prospective study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Electrical burn injuries are on increase in developing countries. These injuries are associated with higher morbidity and higher rate of amputations than burns from other aetiologies. Predisposing factors to these injuries ... -
Management of Gunshot Injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the August 1982 National Disturbance
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1976)On 1st of August, 1982, the Kenya Air Force attempted to change the government unlawfully. This was resisted by the loyal forces and the ensuing shoot out led to many civilian victims presenting for treatment at the ... -
Management of inhalation injury and its effect on patients’ outcome in burns unit Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Background: Smoke inhalation is responsible for pulmonary injury common in burn victims and is a major contributing factor to the morbidity and mortality of burn victims both in the hospital and at incident sites. Inhalation ...