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Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Adolescents Attending Public Secondary Schools In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-05)Introduction: Globally, the average age at which young people begin to have sex has steadily decreased. It has also been noted in Africa, that the age of initiation of sexual intercourse has dropped, predisposing the ... -
Road traffic trauma outcome at Kenyatta National Hospital: comparison of the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) and the Trauma Mortality Prediction Model (TMPM)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Road traffic trauma is an increasing problem whose managem~t in Kenya has been suboptimal. The goal of improving health care quality and trauma care in particular, rely on the ability to accurately measure ... -
A roentgenological evaluation of the cardiac silhouette in adult Africans in Kenyatta national hospital (k.N.H.) - Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1988-07)Roentgenological Evaluation of the Cardiac Size of Adult Kenyan Africans using the following parameters, namely: The Transverse Diameter of the Heart (TD) , The Cardiothoracic Ratio (CTR), The Frontal Cardiac Area (AA), ... -
The role of abdominal ultrasound imaging in evaluating the vomiting child
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: Children are generally very suitable subjects for ultrasound (US) examinations. US is often the first investigation performed for suspected abdominal or pelvic pathology. It may precede radiographic examination ... -
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Radiology: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Radiologists and Radiology Residents in Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background. Phenomenal developments in Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) have led to the creation of powerful computerized algorithms with proven capabilities in the performance of some tasks in the radiology ... -
The role of barium meal examination in diagnosis and evaluation of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1997-12)In this prospective study over a period of six months (May-November 1997), to determine the role of Barium Examination in evaluation of upper gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital, a total ... -
The role of Brucellosis in spontaneous abortion at Narok District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by bacteria of the genus brucella. It is endemic in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa. Brucella is a major aetiological agent of spontaneous abortion in ... -
The role of childhood illnesses on enamel hypoplasia of permanent teeth in rural school children aged 6-12 years in Kenya.
(university of nairobi .School of Health Sciences, 1985)Enamel hypoplasia i~ defined as macroscopic defects which can be visually and morphologically identified as a reduction of the enamel thickness• Enamel hypoplasia is a defect in the enamel due to disturbance of ... -
The role of computed tomography in the staging of infrahyoid neck tumours
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, collectively known as head and neck cancers, can arise in several locations, are often preventable, and if diagnosed early are usually curable. However, most patients present late. ... -
The role of computerized tomography in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy: a study at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1996-11)Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in Kenya, affecting many people especially those below the age of 20 years. The highest number of cases are concentrated below 10 years of age. other age groups are also affected ... -
The role of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of intracranial pathology in children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The rapidly growing use of CT scan in paediatrics worldwide carries the potential for increased radiation exposure to children undergoing these scans. This has been associated with small but significant increased risk of ... -
The role of contrast enema in the diagnosis and evaluation of large intestines pathologies in children: a crosssectional descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital Radiology Department
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The widespread use of contrast radiography has made it easier to diagnose and treat many Gastrointestinal tract (GITJ conditions in both children and adults. Apart from barium, over contrast media such as Gastrografin and ... -
The role of conventional radiology inthe diagnosis of paranasal sinus Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The roentgenic demonstration of paranasal sinus disease is often time consuming and expensive since it requires many examinations. This is especially true with respect to sinusitis. In this study, 208 patients with clinical ... -
The role of CT scan in imaging neck structures and lesions: a radiological - histopathological correlation retrospective study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Between January and July 2004, histological and radiological records of 42 patients with varied pathologies of the neck were reviewed in a prospective/retrospective study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital. There ... -
The role of CT scan in the evaluation of retroperitoneal diseases prospective and retrospective study done at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1999-04)A two year retrospective and prospective study was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital to establish the pattern and type of retroperitoneal diseases as shownby CT. 140 patients were studied. The study group ... -
Role of cytoplasmic dynein-2 in Leishmania mexicana
(Department of Biochemistry, 2005)Leishmania mexicana is a parasitic protozoan that exists in two distinct morphologic forms, the flagellated promastigote in the insect vector, and the non-flagellated amastigote in the vertebrate host. The promastigote ... -
The Role Of Diagnostic Radiology In The Management Of Portal Hypertension In Kenyatta National Hospital - Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1986)A retrospective and prospective study of 50 patients wfth portal hypertension was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.), Nairobi, from November 1980 to November 1985. Patients were classified into ... -
The Role Of Glyoxalase System In Cell Metabolism And Its Reaction To Radiation Effect On Cancer Cells And Other Serum Enzymes
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1977)Since the inception of radiobilogical experimentation on animal tumors, typified by the studies of (crabtree and cramer (1933), many workers have turned their attention to related problems. But it was not until about the ... -
The Role Of Immunisation On Child Health Outcomes: A Case Of Child Mortality In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)ABSTRACT Immunisation has proved as an economically sound human right approach to be provided to all society members to mitigate against morbidity or fatalities. Despite the recognised benefits of childhood immunization ... -
Role of Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cancer is a growing disease burden in our country.Contributing to it are central nervous tumours and most commonly glial tumours which are intracranial.knowing the type of tumour the patient suffers from dictates treatment ...