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Cigarette smoking and alcohol ingestion as risk factors for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2007)Background: Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is strongly linked to tobacco inhalation as a cause. It is estimated to account for more than 70% of laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas and up to 89% when combined with ... -
Circumstances Of Accidental Poisoning In Childhood In Kenyatta National Hospital
(1985)The circumstances of accidental poisoning in childhood were studied in 59 children brought to Kenyatta National Hospital with known or suspected acute poisoning. The factors studied were the age and sex distribution ... -
Clean hand extensor tendon injuries as seen at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Cleft lip and palate: a descriptive retrospective and prospective study conducted at two hospitals in Nairobi
(2009)This was a combined retrospective and prospective study in which the two sets of results were correlated. The retrospective study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital whereas the prospective study was conducted ... -
Clinical and laboratory studies of trichomoniasis and candidiasis in pregnancy
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988) -
Clinical Predictors Of Acute Lower Respiratory Infections
(University ofNairobiCollege of health Sciences, 1986)Children aged between 5 months and 5 years with a history of cough of less than 2 weeks duration were examined in the Observation Ward of the Kenyatta National Hospital. The presence of acute lower respiratory infection ... -
Clinical and haematological profiles of HIV infected individuals admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Clinical and Haematological Response to Treatment in Children With Kala Azar.
(University of Nairobi, 1982)This is a prospective study of eighteen cni Idr-e n with kala azar (Visceral- Le ishmanias is) seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital~ Nairobi. The clinical and haematological data before and for each week during ... -
Clinical and Pathologic Features of Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018) -
Clinical and pathological characteristics of HIV discordant couples at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi., 2007)Background:HIV discordance is common in African couples .Despite knowledge on the population dynamics,epidemiology and transmission of HIV in stable couples, we do not have data on their clinical, pathological and sexual ... -
The clinical and radiological features of craniopharyngioma as seen in our local population at the kenyatta National Hospital, kenya
(1982)The main clinical and radiological features of craniopharyngioma as seen in our local population are presented. A totdl of 31 cases was studied. The peak age incidence was found to be 6-10 years. The male to female ... -
The clinical and radiological features of intracranial meningiomas in Kenyatta National Hospital - Kenya
(University of NairobiDiagnosting imaging and radiation medicine, 1985-07)The clinical and radiological features of meningioma in 56 patients with a histological proof of meningioma are presented. Generally there was no marked difference from that presented in the literature on this tumour. ... -
Clinical Application of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Diagnosis of Intracranial Mass Lesions: A Nairobi Outpatient Radiology Practice Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Conventional MR imaging provides highly detailed anatomic information with unrivalled soft tissue contrast making it the mainstay in the diagnosis of suspected brain and spinal cord lesions. Despite this, MRI alone at ... -
A clinical audit of emergency caesarean deliveries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: The rate of emergency caesarean deliveries is increasing worldwide beyond the recommended rate of 15% of all deliveries in spite of well-documented evidence of increased maternal morbidity and mortality associated ... -
Clinical audit of Heparins use in rift valley general hospital, Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Heparin remains the most widely used parenteral anti- thrombotic drug. It is a high risk medicine that may cause significant harm including death if not used properly. Heparin has low therapeutic index and ... -
A clinical audit of the short-term outcome of cardiac surgery patients admitted to Kenyatta national hospital's intensive care unit
(2007)Introduction. Cardiac disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients at Kenyatta National hospital. The evaluation of clinical outcome of cardiac surgery has been accepted as a first step to assessing ... -
Clinical Audit on Management of Hiv Exposed Uninfected Infants (Heis) 0-24 Months Old in 2016/17 at the Lea Toto Program, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Back ground: The majority of infants born to HIV-infected women, are HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU). Effective clinical management of these children will prevent seroconversion, severe illness and malnutrition. To ensure ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Management of Clinically Diagnosed Hydatidiform Mole at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) refers to a spectrum of interrelated but histologically distinct tumours originating from the placenta. They include Hydatidiform Mole (partial or complete), invasive ...