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Prevalence and Immediate Neonatal Outcomes of Incidental Nuchal Cord at Birth Among Parturients With Singleton Uncomplicated Pregnancies at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A nuchal cord is a physiologic finding in 15 to 34% of pregnancies depending on gestation and geographical region. It is frequently blamed for adverse perinatal outcomes (perinatal asphyxia) in the absence of ... -
Prevalence and Impact of Fibromyalgia in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erithematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in hiv infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: HIV-infected children are more vulnerable to infections due to their immature and immunologically naive immune system in addition to the immunosuppressive effects of the virus. OBJECTIVE: To establish the ... -
Prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Advanced HIV infection may be complicated by opportunistic infections (Ols) and other consequences of immune dysfunction. Often, OIs constitute the first manifestation of HIV infection, indicating significant ... -
Prevalence and Management of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug-drug interactions in patients receiving multi-drug therapies are of great concern. Such interactions are important causes of adverse drug reactions that may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Prevalence and Management of Septic Shock Among Children Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Paediatric septic shock is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in all parts of the world mainly due to acute haemodynamic compromise. Early recognition and early goal directed therapy recommended by Surviving Sepsis ... -
The Prevalence and Ocular Findings of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Among Somali Patients at Garissa County Referral Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is a multisystemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of fibrillar materials in the eye. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is attributed to the most prevalent secondary open-angle ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of drug interactions in hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Drug interactions are a cause for concern as they increase morbidity and mortality. Few studies have been done to identify common drug interactions specifically in hypertensive patients, in whom the concurrent ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbidities in Children With Allergic Conjunctivitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Eye Clinic
(university of nairobi, 2022)Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is associated with other allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema and rhinitis, which add to the burden of disease and quality of life. Studies on prevalence of AC and its comorbid conditions ... -
The prevalence and pattern of diabetic retinopathy among Somali patients attending the medical diabetes clinic at Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Somalis' are a large ethnic community living in the North Eastern province of Kenya, Somalia, Eastern Ethiopia, and Djibouti where they are relatively secluded, Anecdotal observation has shown very few Somalis' ... -
The prevalence and pattern of irritable bowel syndrome among Nairobi University workers
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)INTRODUCTION; IrritableBowel Syndrome is a prevalent functional bowel disease in the west. In Africa less research has been done on the subject and in Kenya only one studyhas been done on IBS. OBJECTIVES; To determine ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 9% among adults. in Africa the prevalence of diabetes has ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 9% among adults. in Africa the prevalence of diabetes has ... -
The Prevalence And Pattern Of Trachoma In Meru North District Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2005)Todeterminethe prevalence and pattern of Trachoma in Meru north district, a communitybased study was conducted.Meru North, which was formally known as Nyambene,isone of the thirteen districts that make up Eastern Province. ... -
Prevalence and pattern of violent behavior among Psychiatric Patient admitted at Mathari Mental Hospital Nairobi Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)The study assessed the prevalence and pattern of aggressive behaviour among psychiatric inpatients. In Kenya, a similar study was done in 1991 by Nyaura S. reporting that incidents of aggressive behaviour were of trivial ... -
Prevalence and patterns of herbal Medicine use among children aged 0-12 'y ears admitted to Kisii level 5 hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: Traditional herbal medicine plays a significant role in the health structures of many communities. World Health Organization estimates suggest that nearly 80% of African communities used herbal drugs in ...