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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 ... -
Prevalence and Acceptabilty of Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Women Attending Recep Tayyiperdogan Hospital in Mogadishu. A Cross Sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the fourth commonest cancer in the world among women. Africa has a total population of 268 million women aged 15 years and over who are at risk of having cervical cancer. Out of this ... -
Prevalence and Acr Bi-rads Categorization of Mammographic Calcifications With Histopathological Correlation of the Suspicious Categories at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The incidence of breast cancer has been on the rise. Breast cancer causes the third highest number of deaths in relation to all cancers in Kenya. Mammography is currently the optimal screening and diagnostic ... -
Prevalence and Aetiology of Various Levels of Traumatic Limb Amputations Following Traumatic Injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic limb amputation significantly contributes to morbidity among trauma patients. Due to urbanization, the incidence of traumatic limb amputations is increasing rapidly. Whereas amputations are only ... -
Prevalence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Group A Streptococcus In Children With Acute Pharyngitis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: GAS pharyngitis remains an important infection in children due to its potential to cause Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. These are complications that are preventable with the initiation of ... -
The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria That Cause Chronic Wound Infections Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds and a public health issue with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, bacterial causes of wound infections ...