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A Study to determine the incidence of chemotherapy - related tumour Lysis Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Tumour Lysis Syndrome (TLS) is a common occurrence following cancer treatment. It affects the treatment of both haematological and nonhaematological tumours with a biochemical incidence of 42% among the acute leukemias ... -
A study to determine the influence of chemotherapy on outcomes of aids-associated muco-cutaneous kaposis’ sarcoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)ABSTRACT Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma is the most common tumor in HIV infected patients in Africa. In Kenya over the last five years, there have been few studies which have investigated the treatment outcomes KS in HIV ... -
A Study To Determine The Prevalence Of Familial Clustering Of Cancer In Two Tertiary Care Hospitals In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Familial clustering of cancer has been documented in the Western World. Familial cancer syndromes have been described..' Genetic testing has demonstrated family member positive for certain genes are at risk of these ... -
A study to determine the prevalence of safety belt use and the service rendered to road traffic accident victims
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1987)The study was carried out in two parts:This was carried out in December 1986. A total of four hundredand fourteen (414) drivers were interviewed at two road toll stations:Ruiru and Athi River on safety belt use. Vehicles ... -
A Study to investigate an association between the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and plasmodium falciparum infections in an adult population aged 18-60 years living in a malaria meso-endemic region in Western Uganda
(School of Medicine, 1990)This study was carried out between January and May 1990 inclusive, based at Mbarara Hospital in the malaria Meso - endemic region in the West off Uganda, ,The study aimed at initially confirming reports of the high incidence ... -
Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients in Knh Diabetic Outpatient Clinic
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Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis in Hiv Infected Patients at Mbagathi District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Subgingival Fusobacterium Nucleatum in Mothers With Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital and Its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Preterm birth (PB) and low birth weight (LBW) are some of the main contributors to morbidity and mortality in neonates. Risk factors for preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are tobacco, maternal body-mass index, ... -
Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pediatric chronic kidney disease remains a challenging and relatively understudied area of pediatric nephrology, which affects several children globally. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more susceptible ... -
Substance Use and Heroin Abstinence Rates Among Patients Enrolled at Medically-assisted Therapy Clinic at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Several evidence-based assessments have shown that the Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is beneficial, however, multiple substance use among the patients at the time of enrolment has affected the ... -
Substance use literacy, adherence to HIV medication and addiction severity among adult substance users in Naivasha district hospital (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Substance use knowledge has been found to be low among substance users despite numerous substance awareness campaigns. This presents a worrying trend considering that substance use is a major impediment to HIV medication ... -
Surgical Apgar score: a predictor of Postoperative complication in patients Undergoing surgery for traumatic brain injury.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Health facilities strive to offer quality surgical care by minimizing postoperative complications. Predicting complications facilitates objective clinical decision making during recovery. Compared to existing ... -
Surgical apgar score: applicability in patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2013)This study was designed to assess the applicability of the Surgical Apgar Score in post- operative risk stratification for patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive ... -
Surgical site infection following emergency laparotomy for bowel surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A seven (7) month descriptive cross sectional study on surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency laparotomy for bowel pathology was conducted in the general surgical unit at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH). Incidence ... -
Surgical treatment of Non-Union of the Fractures of the Shaft of the Humrus
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Surveillance of injuries among Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) players-season 2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The Kenya rugby scene is changing. There are now more players and stiffer competition with attendant rise in the standards of play.The increase in both public awareness and media attention makes the sport verycompetitive. ... -
A Survey and analysis of the Kenyan metalworking industry :Equipment Production; engineering and Manpower
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A survey of anaesthesiologists’ practicing in Kenya on knowledge attitude and practice towards the use of peripheral nerve blocks
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are an alternative to general anaesthesia and neural axial blocks. Despite their benefits as compared to other forms of anaesthesia, they are infrequently used. This study’s aim was ... -
A survey of drug use in pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: The study set out to establish the appropriateness of drug use practices among mothers and prescribers at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Kenyatta National Hospital. Since it is very difficult to ...