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Occurrence Of Select Heavy Metals In Groundwater Sources And Potential Health Risks Among Residents In Informal Settlements Of Kisumu East County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Groundwater contamination with heavy metals is a global problem with millions of people at risk. Exposure to even low concentration of heavy metals through long term ingestion of contaminated water is responsible for various ... -
Occurrence of subclinical mastitis, brucellosis and factors responsible for camel milk contamination in Garissa and Wajir districts of north-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Camel milk is one of major food components for the pastoralists in North-Eastern Province, Kenya. This milk is widely marketed in the Garissa and Wajir districts and is currently being sold in distant markets in Nairobi ... -
Occurrence, Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes of Surgical and Dental Conditions Affecting Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The horse industry in Kenya is economically important as it generates taxable revenue and creates employment mostly through horse racing and polo activities. In spite of the benefits associated with this industry, there ... -
Ocular changes as seen in black African renal patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)The study was on the relationship between ocular signs and symptoms and renal disease. It was a hospital-based study aimed mainly at examining the eyes of renal patients and relating the ocular signs with renal disorders ... -
Ocular findings among children in Samburu handicap and rehabilitation programme
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background: Samburu handicap education and rehabilitation programme (SHERP) is a community based organisation which caters for children with various handicaps from all over Samburu district. Its main aim is to provide ... -
Ocular findings in children attending occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)There is a high prevalence of ocular abnormalities in children with physical and mental disabilities which are often overlooked due to the difficulties encountered while examining them. OBJECTIVES To describe the pattern ... -
Ocular findings in HIV positive patients in Kabgayi hospital, Rwanda
(University Of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2010)The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by HIV /AlDS. However, data on HIV /AlDS related ocular lesions among HIV positive patients is not available in Rwanda. Objectives The objective was to determine the ... -
Ocular findings in HIV-l and HIV-2 patients in Cote d'Ivoire; West Africa
(2008)A cross sectional study was conducted to describe ocular findings in HIV -1 and HIV-2 patients attending the HIV clinic at Dabou Mission Hospital in Cote Ivoire (West Africa). The objective was to determine the prevalence ... -
Ocular findings in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Aim The aim of this study was to establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular conditions seen in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Method This was a hospital based cross ... -
Ocular findings in patients with head injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction :Head injury is a common occurrence among trauma victims. It leads to several disabilities including damage to the visual system. Most patients do not have a complete ophthalmologic assessment at the time of ... -
Ocular Findings in Persons With Albinism in Bujumbura, Burundi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Persons with albinism have varied ocular problems which can cause visual impairment or blindness. Moreover, there is a paucity of data on ocular findings in persons living with albinism in Africa particularly ... -
Ocular flora in newborns of mothers with premature rupture of membranes, and prolonged labour
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2001)An analytical case control study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani maternity Hospital. The study aimed to determine whether premature rupture of membranes. (PROM), and prolonged labour (PL) increased ... -
Ocular flora in newborns of mothers with prolonged labour at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka Zambia.
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Ocular manifestation of Rift Valley Fever as observed in the 2006 epidemic in Kenya
(Faculty of medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF)is a febrile viral zoonotic disease that affects ruminants primarily and humans as secondary host. It occurs in low rainfall plains after abnormally wet season and flooding which ... -
Ocular manifestations among HIV infected military personnel in Kenya
(2008)Background: The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by I--lIV/ AIDS. However, data on HIV/ AIDS related ocular lesions among HIV infected military personnel is not available in Kenya. Objectives: To determine the ... -
Ocular manifestations in adults with intracranial neoplasms attending the neurosurgical unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2006)INTRODUCTION: Patients with intracranial neoplasm are routinely seen in Kenyatta National Hospital at the Neurosurgical Unit. Most patients however do not have a complete ophthalmologic assessment and are therefore not ... -
Ocular Manifestations In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending The Rheumatology Clinic At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: RA is the most common systemic autoimmune disease and affects middle aged women three times more often than men in a percentage of 0.5 - 2% of the general population. Approximately 25% of patients with RA will ... -
Ocular manifestations of sickle cell disease at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive haemoglobinopathy occurring due to a defect in the beta chain of the haemoglobin molecule. Its effects on the eye have been reported in the adnexa, anterior ... -
Ocular morbidity in children attending schools for the deaf in the Central Province of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background : The deaf children rely on vision and other sensory organs to compensate for deafness. The prevalence and nature of ocular disorders vary in different parts of the world but little information is available in ... -
Ocular morbidity in nursery school children in kilungu division, Makueni district
(2008-10)Objective To establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular morbidity in rural-based nursery school children in Nunguni zone, Kilungu Division. Methodology This is a school-based cross-sectional study conducted in Nunguni ...