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Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients in Knh Diabetic Outpatient Clinic
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Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis in Hiv Infected Patients at Mbagathi District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Subgingival Fusobacterium Nucleatum in Mothers With Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital and Its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Preterm birth (PB) and low birth weight (LBW) are some of the main contributors to morbidity and mortality in neonates. Risk factors for preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are tobacco, maternal body-mass index, ... -
Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pediatric chronic kidney disease remains a challenging and relatively understudied area of pediatric nephrology, which affects several children globally. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more susceptible ... -
Substance Use and Heroin Abstinence Rates Among Patients Enrolled at Medically-assisted Therapy Clinic at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Several evidence-based assessments have shown that the Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is beneficial, however, multiple substance use among the patients at the time of enrolment has affected the ... -
Substance use literacy, adherence to HIV medication and addiction severity among adult substance users in Naivasha district hospital (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Substance use knowledge has been found to be low among substance users despite numerous substance awareness campaigns. This presents a worrying trend considering that substance use is a major impediment to HIV medication ... -
Surgical Apgar score: a predictor of Postoperative complication in patients Undergoing surgery for traumatic brain injury.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Health facilities strive to offer quality surgical care by minimizing postoperative complications. Predicting complications facilitates objective clinical decision making during recovery. Compared to existing ... -
Surgical apgar score: applicability in patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2013)This study was designed to assess the applicability of the Surgical Apgar Score in post- operative risk stratification for patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive ... -
Surgical site infection following emergency laparotomy for bowel surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A seven (7) month descriptive cross sectional study on surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency laparotomy for bowel pathology was conducted in the general surgical unit at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH). Incidence ... -
Surgical treatment of Non-Union of the Fractures of the Shaft of the Humrus
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Surveillance of injuries among Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) players-season 2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The Kenya rugby scene is changing. There are now more players and stiffer competition with attendant rise in the standards of play.The increase in both public awareness and media attention makes the sport verycompetitive. ... -
A Survey and analysis of the Kenyan metalworking industry :Equipment Production; engineering and Manpower
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A survey of anaesthesiologists’ practicing in Kenya on knowledge attitude and practice towards the use of peripheral nerve blocks
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are an alternative to general anaesthesia and neural axial blocks. Despite their benefits as compared to other forms of anaesthesia, they are infrequently used. This study’s aim was ... -
A survey of drug use in pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: The study set out to establish the appropriateness of drug use practices among mothers and prescribers at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Kenyatta National Hospital. Since it is very difficult to ... -
A survey of extent of venous thfomboembolism prophylaxis among medical in-patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)B a c k g r o u n d : Venous thromboembolism comprises both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and p u l m o n a r y embolism (PE). It accounts for approximately 10% of deaths in hospitals and has been i d e n t i f i e d as ... -
A survey of eye disease in a high risk HIV group - Commercial Sex Workers in Majengo Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2004)Introduction: HIV infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has several associated eye afflictions, many leading to blindness. The study was done to determine the prevalence and magnitude ... -
A Survey of Factors Associated With Idiopathic Clubfoot Relapse After Ponseti Treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Worldwide, Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) is a common foot deformity encountered in the pediatric population with an incidence of 1 in every 1000 births. This problem is more common in low-middle income countries. ... -
A survey of knowledge, attitude & practice of sedation & analgesia among nurses working in KNH ICU
(2010)Background Sedation and analgesia are necessary for the alleviation of anxiety and pain so as to improve patient comfort and facilitate medical interventions such as mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation and other ... -
A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use in accident and emergency departnment in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Internationally, there is proof that there is oligo analgesia in the accident and emergency department. It was therefore imperative to find out if the nurses and doctors working in the accident and emergency department at ...