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Correlation of breast magnetic resonance imaging with histopathologic findings of suspected breast malignancy, the Nairobi Experience A cross-section comparative study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. In the United Kingdom, 40,000 cases are diagnosed annually with 80% being greater than fifty years (1). About 17% of invasive breast cancers occur in women in ... -
Correlation of burn wound infection and mortality of burn injury patients hospitalized at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-04)Background Burn injuries are a common reason for admission at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) surgical wards, ranking 3rd behind road traffic accidents and head injuries in that order. Over the past two decades, burn wound ... -
Correlation of clinical features of Urinary tract infection in pregnancy with Isolation of uropathogens
(2008)Background: Urinary tract infection in pregnancy has prevalence rates of 2-10% and is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Diagnosis depends on clinical features and can be confirmed with urine culture. ... -
Correlation of High-resolution Ultrasonography and Conventional Radiography in the Evaluation of Heel Pain at Kenyatta National Hospital Principal Investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The recent improvements in ultrasound technology coupled with wide availability, safety, portability, cost-effectiveness, non-ionizing with high spatial resolution renders it the initial choice of imaging for ... -
Correlation of Human Papilloma Virus and Epstein Barr Virus co-infection with Cytological findings in Cervical Samples among Women Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ... -
Correlation Of Maternal Characteristics And Birth Asphyxia At Kenyatta National Hospital And Pumwani Maternity Hospital In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Birth asphyxia is a serious condition in the neonate worldwide. It is the second leading cause of neonatal mortality at 24% in the world. It is caused by events that have roots in the ante partum, intrapartum ... -
Correlation of neurologic sequelae with types of surgical treatment for brain abscesses: aspiration and craniotomy with excision
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)Background: Pyogenic brain abscesses are life threatening conditions that require urgent surgical and medical treatment. Neurologic sequelae of pyogenic brain abscesses and or surgery include hemiplegia, monoplegia, visual ... -
Correlation of plain radiography and radionuclide scan findings in breast cancer patients with suspected bone metastasis in Kenyatta National Hospital and Agakhan University Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction The presence of bone metastasis in patients with breast cancer impacts on the management options. The diagnosis of metastatic bone disease is important in staging, managing, followup and predicting prognosis ... -
Correlation of pre-operative fine needle aspiration cytology and post-operative histological findings of solitary thyroid nodules at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2002)This is a retrospective study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital over a 5-year period from June 1996 to May 2001. The main objective is to correlate preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and post-operative ... -
Correlation of signs, symptoms and histology to the weight of prostate in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)29 patients with clinical diagnosis of Benign Prostatic enlargement were studied. Post-voiding residual urine volume was measured for all the patients who did not have catheter in-situ and for those who were catheterised ... -
Correlation Of Structure, Estrogen And Estrogen Receptor Distribution In The Uterine Artery Of The Domestic Pig (sus Scrofa Domesticus)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Uterine artery, the principal source of blood supply to the uterus is a branch of the internal iliac artery. The histomorphometric organization of the uterine artery, displays age, physiological and regional ... -
Correlation Of Symptoms And Computed Tomography Scan Findings In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rhinosinusitis is a significant health problem resulting in a large financial burden on society. Despite the high prevalence, worldwide diagnosis of rhinosinusitis still poses a challenge. Combination of nasal ... -
Correlation Of Transrectal Ultrasound Findings With Histology In The Detection Of Prostatic Lesions
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The presence of this common disease among Kenyan men is well recognised. Over the past five decades, there ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and clinical fetal weight estimation at term with actual birth weight in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Accurate estimation of fetal weight is of paramount importance in the management of labour. Some cases of maternal morbidity and mortality as well as perinatal morbidity and mortality can be prevented by antepartum and ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and surgical findings in suspected ectopic pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This was a prospective descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital from September 2008 to February 2009, whereby 73 patients who were diagnosed to have an ectopic pregnancy on the basis of ultrasound, ... -
Correlation of ultrasound, clinical and Surgical findings of suspected acute Appendicitis in Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical abdominal emergency with a life time prevalence of one in seven (I) The incidence rate of acute appendicitis is approximately 1 III 400 (0.25%) and the prevalence of7% to ... -
Correlation of Uterine Artery Doppler Velocimetry With Laboratory Findings in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Preeclampsia complicates 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide and it is a recognized cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry is a non-invasive method that is utilized in pregnancy ... -
Correlation of WHO clinical staging with CD4 counts in adult HIV/AIDS patients at KNH
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)OBJECTIVE: To determine the degree of correlation between the WHO clinical staging and CD4 T cell counts in HIV / AIDS adults at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETIING: Kenyatta ... -
A correlative study of the various gestational age parameters of our local population on ultrasound
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1998-11)Obstetrical ultrasound, with time, has become an integral part of the management of ante-natal patients. The basis of this examination is the measurement of the gestational parameters. Many studies have been formulating ... -
Cortisol levels and short term outcome in HIV infected patients with sepsis in Kenyatta Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)abstract Introduction Adrenal insufficient occurs in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficienc) Syndrome (AIDS) and causes morbidity and mortalit} in HIV patients. Objective To determine cortisol ...