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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 ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Endometrial Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, endometrial cancer (EMC) is among the commonest gynecological malignancies occurring in women. The global age-standardized incidence rate of endometrial cancers is 8.2 per 100,000 while the death rate ... -
Clinical Diagnosis Versus Autopsy Findings in Trauma Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries Managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Trauma is the leading cause for patients needing orthopaedic care in the accident and emergency department at The Kenyatta National Hospital and hence requiring admission. Globally, Trauma accounts for one tenth ... -
Clinical Evaluation Criteria And Approach To Management Of Ocular Allergy By Ophthalmologists In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Despite the high prevalence (20% of the population worldwide) of ocular allergy (OA), its definition, a standard classification and staging as well as the guidelines to diagnosis and treatment are not globally ... -
Clinical features and determinants of outcome of children admitted with malaria at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2008)Background: The clinical manifestations of malaria depend on the immune status of the host, age and transmission intensity. Several studies across Africa have looked at clinical features of severe malaria at different ... -
Clinical features and imaging findings in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon cause of stroke, which over the past 10 to 15 years has been diagnosed more frequently due to greater awareness and the availability of better non-invasive diagnostic ... -
Clinical features and types of paediatric orofacial malignant neoplasms at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Orofacial malignant neoplasms are the sixth commonest malignancies in the world and together with cancer of the pharynx, they are the third most common malignancies in developing countries. While a few reports ... -
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ... -
Clinical Management of Foreign Bodies of the Esophagus as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Foreign bodies of the esophagus are common at the Kenyatta National Hospital with an increasing number of lithium disc batteries being seen. A local study showed two peak ages of patients with esophageal FBs, those below ... -
Clinical manifestation of Acquired Immune Deficiency Sydrome in adults as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(School of Public Health, 1988)50 confirmed AIDS patients admitted in the medical wards between March to December, 1987 were studied. Male to female ratio was 1:5:1. The mean age was 31 - 7 years. Females had an earlier peak at 21 - 25 years as compared ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Casting Phase of Ponseti Method for Correction of Idiopathic Talipes Equinovarus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) also known as clubfoot, is a common musculoskeletal deformity at birth, affecting about 1-2 babies per 1000 live births, most of whom are born in low and middle-income ... -
Clinical outcomes of children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-04)BACKGROUND: The W.H.O estimates that moderate and severe acute malnutrition contribute to about 3.5 million and 1.5 million preventable childhood deaths every year, respectively. Systematic use of the W.H.O case management ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. It was first identified in humans on 19th December, 2019, in Wuhan city in China and declared a global health ...