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Utility Of P16ink4A/ki-67 immunostain as an adjunct to conventional pap smear for the diagnosis of cervical lesions among women living with Hiv at comprehensive care clinic in KNH, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Utility Of P16Ink4A/ki-67 Immunostain As An Adjunct To Conventional Pap Smear For The Diagnosis Of Cervical Lesions Among Women Living With HIV At Comprehensive Care Clinic INKNH, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Utility of plain radiograph in low back pain of non-traumatic origin as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Low back pain is a commonly recognized problem worldwide and is a major cause of debilitation to many patients. Plain radiography is used in many of these patients as an initial investigative and evaluative ... -
Utility Of Routine Chest Radiographs In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-08)Background Many otherwise healthy Kenyans are required to obtain chest radiographs as part of routine medical examination. The main reason is exclusion of Pulmonary TB , a condition of significant public health concern ... -
Utility of total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for cd4 cell count in HIV infected children
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007)With the HIV pandemic and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) expanding,there is need to evaluate less expensive, more available and accessible bio- methods for detecting level of immunosuppression. WHO guidelines ... -
Utility of total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4+ T cell count in the initiation of haart at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2006-07)Objectives: To evaluate Total Lymphocyte Count as a surrogate marker for CD4 + T cell count in ARV treatment initiation in a Kenyan population of HIV sero-positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. STUDY DESIGN ... -
The utility of transperineal ultrasound in anorectal malformation: a cross-sectional analytical study at the Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Imaging in anorectal malformations (ARM) has evolved over the years to include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. However the pressure colostogram has remained as the widely accepted ‗gold standard‘ ... -
Utility of triage early warning scores in the care of critically ill surgical patients at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Critical illness is a life-threatening condition involving one or more organ systems resulting in significant morbidity or mortality. Often, it is preceded by a period of physiological deterioration. Such early signs of ... -
The utility of white blood cell counts in differential diagnosis of acute respiratory tract infections in children treated at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Most upper respiratory tract infections (UR'ITs) in children have a viral cause. resolve spontaneously and in most cases do not require laboratory investigations for diagnosis. Acute lower respiratory tract ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Care Services, Nutrition status and Dietary diversity in pregnancy: a case study of Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A woman’s nutritional status has a major bearing on whether her pregnancy has a healthy course and outcome. Nutrient adequacy and better health outcomes in pregnant women are determined by their dietary diversity which is ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Improving Neonatal Outcomes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are well recognized as a key mediator in decreasing the adverse complications of preterm birth. Preterm newborns are more likely to experience both short-term and long-term ... -
Utilization of catheter associated urinary tract infection bundle among critical care nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing Catheter ... -
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ... -
Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Patients With Rheumatological Diseases in Kenyatta National Hospital
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Utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents in patients managed using rebreathing systems at Kenyatta national hospital
(Department of surgery; anaesthesiology College of health sciences University of Nairobi, 2008)This was a prospective descriptive study on utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents using rebreathing systems in the management of patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The objectives were to describe fresh ... -
Utilization of health care by insured persons in eldoret municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)One of the agenda for health reforms in Kenya as outlined in the Health policy framework paper of 1994, is generation of increased levels of financial resources, for the provision of cost-effective services through widely ... -
Utilization of herbal medicines among diabetic patients attending KenyattaNational Hospital outpatient clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2013)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa's population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
Utilization of performance appraisal results by nurse managers for staff development in public hospitals
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Performance appraisal is a structured formal interaction between a subordinate and a supervisor that usually takes the form of a periodic interview (annual or semi annual) in which the work performance of a subordinate ... -
Utilization of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv (PMTCT)) at Juba Teaching Hospital-(South Sudan)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the most common route of infection in paediatrics HIV acquisition. It contributes to more than 90% of paediatrics HIV infections. Vertical transmission of HIV virus can occur ... -
Utilization of the potential of antenatal care as a strategy for the prevention of female genital mutilation and its complications at garissa level 5 hospital in 2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND About 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of female genital mutilation. In North Eastern Kenya, 98% of women have undergone FGM. FGM causes a wide range of immediate, ...