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A review of urinary bladder cancers at the Kenyatta National Hospital over 8 years Period January 1976-June 1984.
(University of Nairobisurgery, 1985-07)A review of carcinomas of the bladder seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Hospital covering a period of 8 years (January, 1977 -June 1984) was undertaken . 113 patients ware documented as having urinary bladder carcinomas, ... -
A review of urine diversion procedures at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
A review of uterine fibroids at Kenyatta National Hospital
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A review of vitreoretinal surgeries done at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Objective: To review vitreoretinal surgeries done at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) between 1st October 2000 to 30th September 2007. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital, the national ... -
A review on management procedures for urethral stricture disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)This is a 5 year retrospective study that outlines the management procedures for urethral strictures and their outcome from January 1997 - December 2001 at Kenyatta National Hospital. It also highlights the causes, modes ... -
Rhamnaceae family as a source of herbal and conventional medicines
(University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Worldwide interest in natural products as preventive and therapeutic agents has lead to a greater appreciation of the rich heritage of traditional systems of medicine. Majority of drugs owe their origin to plants, either ... -
Rheumatoid arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital: a clinical and quality of life evaluation.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVES: To determine the socio-demographic, clinical and QOL profiles of patients with RA at KNH. STUDY DESIGN: This is was a cross-sectional descriptive study. STUDY SITE: The study was conducted on patients ... -
Riboflavin protective role against mitochondrial toxicity and lipodystrophy due to stavude and lamivudine
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Nucleoside analogues: stavudine and lamivudine represent the cornerstone of antiretroviral regimens. These drugs are associated with a range of toxicities such as peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, pancreatitis ... -
Risk and Protective Factors of Postpartum Anxiety in Mothers Attending the Pediatric Demonstration Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety disorders among postpartum women is higher than that in the general population at approximately 20% - 25% with consequences of postpartum anxiety associated with difficulties in ... -
Risk characteristics and incidence of contrast nephrotoxicity in patients exposed to intravascular contrast at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of medicine University of Nairobi, 2009)BROAD OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and associated risk factors for developing contrast media induced nephropathy in adult patients undergoing intravascularcontrast enhanced imaging procedures at Kenyatta National ... -
Risk Factors and Complications Associated With Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With Heart Failure: a Case-control Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction Globally, heart failure (HF) is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality within the spectrum of adults with cardiovascular diseases. Its prevalence has been said to sharply increase in the western ... -
Risk factors and management of stress ulcers among adult patients in Kenyatta National Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Stress ulcers are gastrointestinal ulcerations that develop due to extreme physiological stress. Patients in the critical care unit: and high dependence units have greatest risks of developing stress ulcers. ... -
Risk Factors and Risilience for Depressive Illness Among Children Hospitalised in Kenyatta National Hospital,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depression is a common (prevalence 12.9%), debilitating disease and the 3rd major contributor to Global Burden of disease, with greater incidence (41.3 to 63%) in children with physical illness. Various factors are associated ... -
Risk factors and treatment patterns of ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as nosocomial pneumonia in a patient on mechanical ventilatory support by endotracheal tube or tracheostomy for > 48hours Studies show that VAP affects about ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Morbidity and Mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ... -
Risk factors associated with development of hypertension Among armed forces personnel attending medical outpatient Clinic at armed forces memorial hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hypertension remains a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases CVDs)worldwide. Statistics show a rising morbidity and mortality in developing countries especiallyin the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Early – Onset Neonatal Sepsis Occurring Within 24 Hours After Birth in Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonatal mortality in most low income countries is due to infections, with the majority of deaths occurring as a result of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). EONS occurs within 72 hours of life; 85% occurring ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Risk factors associated with presence of general danger signs in children who present with acute severe illness at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediastrics, University of Nairobi., 2013)Back ground: Every year about 7 million children die before their 5th birth day. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries. These deaths result from a disease or a combination of diseases that can be prevented ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Relapse Following Treatment of the First Episode of Substance Induced Psychosis: a Review of Secondary Data at Mathari National and Referral Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Sustained use of substances increases the risk of developing psychosis distinct from primary psychotic illnesses making it a unique challenge that is tangible due to addiction. Certainly, the necessity to ...