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Outcomes of Haemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Factors That Affect the Maturation of the Created Arteriovenous Fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The arteriovenous fistula is the preferred long-term vascular access for chronic haemodialysis, due to its prolonged primary patency rates, has the fewest interventions and is associated with decreased morbidity ... -
Outcomes of induction of labor in women who delivered at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)Problem statement Induction of labor has been associated with poor maternal and perinatal outcomes compared with spontaneous labor (Guerra et al, 2009). Despite this, studies show that it is the fastest growing medical ... -
Outcomes of Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management in Low-risk Pregnancies at 39-41weeks in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, 2020: a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (RCOG), American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) and the WHO recommend induction of labor for pregnancies at 41 weeks gestation and beyond for ... -
Outcomes of Neonates Born to Adolescent Mothers: a Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, West Pokot County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a high risk state that needs specialized care during the antenatal period for a quality outcome. Pregnancies among adolescents have been associated with unfavorable maternal and neonatal ... -
Outcomes of pharmacological induction of labour at or near term at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Induction of labour is artificial initiation of uterine contractions after the period of viability, with the intention of accomplishing delivery prior to onset of spontaneous labor. It is performed when the ... -
Outcomes of Refractive Laser Surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi- a Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Study title Outcomes of refractive laser surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi: A retrospective case series. Study objective To evaluate the outcomes of refractive laser surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi, ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 to 60 months on outpatient management in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)BACKGROUND AND STUDY RATIONALE Severe acute malnutrition remains an important underlying cause of morbidity and mortality for children under five years of age globally and locally. This study aims to evaluate the ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 – 59 months on outpatient management program in kitui county hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a 5–20 times greater risk of death than well-nourished children (UNICEF, 2012). Traditionally, children with SAM were rehabilitated within inpatient ... -
Outcomes of small intestines anastomosis after emergency laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective longitudinal study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Small intestine anastomosis is one of the commonest procedures in general suJtery. In Kenya where incidence of abdominal trauma is increasing, this procedure is important. At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), laparotomy ... -
Outcomes of surgery for primary congenital glaucoma in Kenya: a multicentre retrospective case series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
Outcomes Of Surgery For Primary Congenital Glaucoma In Kenya: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
Outcomes of the healthy heart Africa program on management of hypertensive patients in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hypertension is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular and renal diseases worldwide. Hypertensive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa have low hypertension awareness, treatment levels and control. ... -
Outcomes of Trabeculectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi: a Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Trabeculectomy is the commonest glaucoma surgery done at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and University of Nairobi (UON) School of dental sciences. Few studies have been done in Kenya to assess the outcomes of trabeculectomy. ... -
The Outpatient And The Staff Satisfaction With The Treatment Provided In A District Hospital-Kiambu
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Satisfaction studies with the outpatient Services have been done in the developed countries e.g. in America and Britain but fow if any exist in the developing countries. The aim of this research was to do a study in the ... -
Output and visual outcome of cataract surgery in the University of Nairobi outreach programme at litein
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An Overview of the Causes of Morbidity and Mortality among HIV infected Older Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Back-ground The HIV epidemic is aging due to increased life expectancy among those on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and a significant number of poorly reported new infections in the older adult. Several ... -
Ovine placental Immunoglobulins: purification, partial characterization and some in vitro Biological Activities
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P16 expression in subsets of Head and Neck squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Traditionally head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been regarded as a homogenous group of tumours that differ only by anatomic site. However, numerous studies have indicated that this is not the ... -
P16 Ink4a Expression as a Marker for Hpv Infection in Women Invasive Breast Carcinomas
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. Studies have shown several risk factors including viral agents especially high risk HPV which can be ... -
Paediatric trauma in hospitalised patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2004)In low, middle and high income countries, injuries are identified as the most important preventable cause of death and disability for children beyond the first few months of life. There is little data on paediatric trauma ...