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Preoperative Predictors for Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Crossmatched Adult Patients Undergoing General, Gynaecologic and Orthopaedic Surgeries.
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background: Transfusion of blood intraoperatively in general, gynaecological, orthopaedic surgeries can be lifesaving. At KNH, grouping and crossmatching for blood compatibility of donor blood is carried out for many of ... -
Prescribing patterns and availability of Artemisinin based combination therapy anti-malarials compared to monotheraphy in Kirinyaga district, central province, Kenya
(Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2009)Malaria, a protozoan infection with high mortality and morbidity, remains a major health concern in Kenya and the world. New therapeutic agents and combinations continue to be developed and researched on the treatment ... -
Prescribing Patterns and Potential Drug Interactions Among Patients With Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Heart failure contributes significantly to the global disease burden. Patients with heart failure require multiple drugs, which predisposes them to potential drug-drug interactions. Therefore, improved prescription ... -
Prescription audit of antihypertensive medication at the outpatient pharmacy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Providing the right medication to the right patient at the right time is a central priority of health care. This is done through effective implementation of the World Health Organisation recommendations on ... -
Prescription patterns in management of hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital's medical out patient clinic.
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 2006)Background to the study Hypertension is an important public health challenge in both economically developing and developed countries. Significant numbers of individuals with hypertension are unaware of their condition ... -
Presence Of Three Pesticides In Rural Drinking Water Sources In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1996)A cross-sectional study on the use of three pesticides and their presence in drinking water sources was conducted in Githunguri/Kiaria community between January 1994-March 1995. The main objective of the study was to ... -
The presentation and clinical severity grading in management of chronic venous disease at Kenyatta national hospital.
(2008)Chronic venous disease (CVD) describes a range of disorders usually of the lower limbs characterized by venous hypertension. Mild and moderate forms manifest as telangiectasia, reticular veins or varicose veins while ... -
Presentation and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)The aim of the study was to determine the clinico-biochemical features and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis. Cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out at KNH, Nairobi, Kenya. Male and female ... -
Presentation and surgical management of hyperthyroidism in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Hyperthyroidism is the second. commonest endocrine disease seen in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), second only to diabetes mellitus. Every year about forty new patients with hyperthyroidism are recruited in the thyroid ... -
Presentation of cleft lip and/or palate at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery,University of Nairobi, 1989)We carried out a study to establish the presentation of patients with cleft lip (CL) and/or (+-) cleft palate (CP) at K.N.H. and find out the factors affecting their receiving early surgical management. Attempt was ... -
The presentation, management and outcome of haemorrhoids as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital General Surgery Unit 1990-1999
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)This study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital where the records of a total of 133 patients with haemorrhoidal disease were reviewed. There was a total of 8765.4% males and 46 female 34.6% patients representing ... -
Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004. A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ... -
The Presenting Features and Outcomes in acute bacterial Meningitis in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
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The Prevalance Of Depressive Symptoms And Suicidality And Their Role On Scholastic Achievement Among Students In Nairobi Public Day High Schools
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Contemporary studies on the relationship between depression and school performance reports mixed findings. Unfortunately, Studies on this subject in Kenya are not available. Around the time of the study, several cases ... -
Prevalance Of Diarrhea And Associated Factors Among Children Under Five Years In Internally Displaced Populations Of Hodan District, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Globally, diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children. It is one of the highest ranked cause of child mortality rate in Somalia with about 19% of all deaths of children aged below 5 ... -
Prevalence Of Depression Among Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobischool of Medicine, 2013)The study topic is on prevalence of depression among diabetic patients. Both males and females suffer from depression and also from diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression ... -
Prevalence & Factors Associated With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Among Professional Golfers in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Study Background- Golf has been associated with an increased risk of injuries and abnormal loading conditions to the knee joint. This is due to the repetitive nature and biomechanical requirements of the golf swing which ...