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The role of micturition cystourethrograpiiy in the diagnosis of urinary tract diseases in children at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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The role of myelography in the management of patients with spinal pathology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 1989-07)This is a prospective study to try and determine the role of myelography in the management of patients with spinal pathology at the Kenyatta National HospLtal, (KNH) Nairobi. 60 patients referred to the X-ray Department, ... -
Role of Oral Health Clinicians in Screening for Non- Communicable Diseases in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Background Oral health clinicians need to play a bigger role in preventing, identifying, and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dental clinics in public hospitals are often the only point of contact ... -
The role of percutaneous nephrostomy in the management of obstructive uropathy secondary to pelvic malignancies at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)5.1 Background Ureteric obstruction is an unpromising sign in patients who have advanced malignancy, and can progress into uraemia and quickly become a terminal event if no intervention is undertaken. Decompression by ... -
The role of plain skull films in the evaluation of head injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1998-06)This one year (1-6-96 to 1-6-97) retrospective study was carried out at the X-ray department of the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to evaluate the role of plain skull radiographs in cases of head injury. Atotal of ... -
The Role Of Renal Angiography In The Diagnosis And Management Of Renal Pathologies
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1985) -
Role of serial c- reactive protein in determining duration of antibiotic use for neonates with suspected neonatal sepsis: a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis continues to be an important contributor to infant mortality and subsequently under five child mortality in Kenya. Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis can be challenging due to nonspecific signs and ... -
Role of Social Networks on Sexual and Health Seeking Behaviors among Menwho Have Sexwith Men (Msms)in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya Men who have sex with other Men (MSMs) remain at a higher risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV than the general population. Access to health services among MSMs is still low despite ... -
The Role of Sonoelastography in Evaluating Breast Masses Detected on Mammography With Histopathological Correlation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Breast cancer is a high burden disease in Kenya and worldwide, therefore any efforts to reduce its morbidity and mortality are not misplaced. A relatively new and increasingly popular breast imaging ... -
The Role Of The Barium Enema Examination In The Diagnosis And Evaluation Of The Pattern And Radiological Features Of Diseases Of The Large Bowel At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDiagnosting imaging and radiation medicine, 1985)In this retrospective study over a period of five years, 1980 - 1984, on the value of barium enema examination at Kenyatta National Hospital, some interesting findings have been encountered. In a total of 656 booked ... -
The role of the chest radiograph in the management of patients admitted to the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital and Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2000-04)There were 33,748 chest radiographs done in the whole of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in 1998 out of which 831 were done in the intensive care unit (ICU) (1). This high figure is consistent with earlier findings which ... -
The role of tracheotomy in weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Patients with trauma often require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods because of their inability to protect their airways, persistence of excessive secretions and inadequacy of spontaneous ventilation. Tracheostomy ... -
The role of traumatic life events in the addiction process among patients at the Mathari drug rehabilitation Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: A high number of people from the general population experience traumatic events during their lifetime. Possible psychological types of trauma include both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance-use ... -
The role of trephine needle bone marrow biopsy in the evaluation of various haematological and non-haematological diseases At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Medicine, 1990-04)This is a descriptive retrospective and prospective study of 101 patients admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) between 1st October, 1985 and 30th January, 1990 and had bone marrow examination done by aspiration ... -
The Role of UBCv1 Enzyme of African Swine Fever Virus
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1999)The aim of the project was to define the function of the African swine fever virus (ASFV)-encoded ubiquitin conjugating enzyme (UBCv 1). Two alternative approaches were taken to construct recombinant ASF in which either ... -
The role of ultrasonography in the management of gynaecologic pelvic masses at Kenyatta National Hospital [K.N.H.] a one year prospective study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 1989-07)A prospective study to compare clinical and ultrasonographic features as confirmed by laparotomy in patients suspected to have gynaecological pelvic masses was done. Ultrasound pelvic scans were performed on 350 ... -
The role of uroflowmetry in diagnosis and outcome of surgical therapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(University of Nairobi, 2000)This study will evaluate the role of uroflowmetry in the diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The study will also assess the outcome of the different surgical therapies ... -
Root and canal morphology of permanent mandibular incisors in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Knowledge of root and canal anatomy is essential in designing and preparing access cavities that give straight line access to the main root canals. Thorough knowledge and understanding of dental anatomy and ... -
Safety and Effectiveness of Dolutegravir-based Regimens in Hiv Patients at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) is a second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) recommended by WHO for the treatment of HIV in low-and middle-income countries. DTG is safe, potent, and tolerable with a ... -
Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine and Dolutegravir Based Regimens in Hiv Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2020)background: the antiviral drug dolutegravir (dtg) is relatively new in the kenyan market having been launched for use in mid 2017. this integrase strand transfer inhibitor has been shown to have a faster viral suppression ...