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Patterns Of Knee, Hip And Hand Osteoarthritis In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and devastating joint disease. Its prevalence is increasing with an increase in life expectancy and the rising of epidemic obesity. A signif icant number of patients have a ... -
Patterns of pancreatic indices in HIV patients on stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)In 1984, when my was discovered and subsequently established as the cause of AIDS; the search began to find drugs that could inhibit the replication, growth of this retrovirus, test the safety and efficacy of these drugs ... -
Patterns of Perioperative Antibiotic Surgical Prophylaxis Among Surgical Patients Undergoing Surgery in K.n.h Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the main principles in reducing postoperative surgical site infection. Choice of antibiotic prophylaxis is best tailored to the type of surgical wound and risk of ... -
Patterns of prescribing practices in Makueni County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Introduction: Irrational prescribing is widespread across the globe and is a major problem in many healthcare facilities, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), statistics ... -
Patterns Of Presentation And Mortality Trends Among Pediatrics Patients Admitted With Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Burn injuries occurring among the children are most devastating and are a major global public health crisis. Without proper knowledge on patterns of presentation and mortality trends, such injury may cause ... -
Patterns of presentation of knee osteoarthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common problem. Osteoarthritis of the knee leads to loss of range of motion and leads to pain which leads to restriction of activity. Patients with osteoarthritis ... -
Patterns of presentation of paediatric supracondylar fractures of the humerus at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Patterns of psychiatric morbidity among first time referred adult patients attending treatment at Mathari National, Teaching and Referral Hospital Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Psychiatric disorders are prevalent in the community and their burden is large compared with other illnesses as they occur early in life and are chronic. Timely and accurate diagnosis of mental illness and appropriate ... -
Patterns of psychiatric morbidity among patients in Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital Kigali - Rwanda
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009)introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as an essential and integral part of health as a whole. The 1994 war and Genocide, which took place in Rwanda, left many people ... -
Patterns of specific learning disorder and comorbid psychiatric disorders among children at the child psychiatry clinic of Kenyatta National Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Many mental illnesses coexist with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), as is widely acknowledged around the world. The presence of these psychiatric conditions in children with SLD worsens their clinical image ... -
Patterns of thromboprophylaxis among orthopaedic surgery patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutics And Pharmacy Practice, 2011)Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important complication of major orthopaedicsurgery and is associated with short and long term morbidity and increased mortality. Current international data suggest that in ... -
Patterns of Traumatic Events, Severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Among High School Students in Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Turkana is one of the counties with numerous insecurities matters that has caused many intra and inter community traumatic experiences among the residents. Consequently, such insecurity coupled with high ... -
Patterns, Complications and Early Functional Outcomes of Acetabular Fractures in Three Urban Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Acetabular fractures are a subset of pelvic fractures commonly occurring due to high-energy trauma, and present a unique challenge to orthopaedic surgeons due to their inherent complexity. Motor vehicle crashes ... -
Patternsof antibiotic use and dose adjustment in chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutics And Pharmacy Practice, 2011)Background: Patients with reduced renal function are often encountered in clinical practice. The presence of reduced kidney function in any patient alters drug disposition. This alteration necessitates appropriate ... -
Peak-Expiratory flow rates (PEFR) of healthy adult Kenyan lifetime non-smokers as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital-Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Background, Due to its' anatomical orientation that makes it communicate directly with the environment and share the same inlet with gastrointestinal system, the respiratory system is exposed to a lot of insults. Not ... -
Pediatric Elbow Fracture Pattern And Association With Body Mass Index
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Pediatric fractures around elbow region constitute a large burden of injuries treated in trauma hospitals. Elbow fractures in children make up about 5-10% of all fractures in pediatric patients with distal ... -
Penetrating injuries of the chest including the heart &great vessels
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Penetrating keratoplasty in Kenya: a review of indications and outcomes over a 2-year period
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Acquired corneal blindness is the third leading cause of visual loss globally. The greatest proportion of the blindness is either preventable or treatable; most of those due to corneal diseases are amenable ...