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Timing of emergency surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2008)Objective: To establish the timing for surgical emergencies at the Kenyatta National Hospital and review the causes of delay where applicable Study design: A prospective hospital based study Study settings: The study ... -
Timing of Insertion and Complications Within Six Weeks of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Use Among Youths in Thika Level V Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Globally the adolescent birth rate was 44 births per 1,000 in 2018, compared to 56 births per 1000 in 2000. In Kenya, the adolescent birth rate is 96 per 1,000 women. In the last five years, the teenage pregnancy ... -
To assess the correlation between prostate specific antigen density and prostate biopsy results of patients with raised PSA at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: PSA density is one of the diagnostic tools used to screen for prostate cancer. Several studies have been done to establish the ideal cut-off for PSAD however no consensus has been established due to the ... -
To Assess Urological Complications of Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The definative diagnosis of prostate cancer is histopatholological proof of neoplastic changes in prostate biopsies. TRUS(Transrectal Ultrasound) guided prostate biopsy is the recommended mode of diagnosis, however in our ... -
To Determine The Correlation Between Maternal Malnutrition And Neonatal Outcomes At Mbagathi District Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background The nutritional status of a woman before, during pregnancy and after delivery is critical to both her infant's and her own health and survival. Maternal malnutrition and suboptimal weight gain during pregnancy ... -
To determine the pattern of skeletal Metastases in prostate cancer patients using Radionuclide imaging
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Prostate cancer is a common disease which occurs all over the world, affecting males as young as those in their 40' s and as many as 90% of those who are in their 90' s. Skeletal metastasis is a common complication of ... -
To Determine The Significant Risk Factors Of Hypertension Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Case Study Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Hypertension among type 2 Diabetes patients has grown and it is a public problem in Kenya, Africa and worldwide. My study was done to explore the risk factors associated with Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetes patients ... -
To developa resource mobilization strategy to improvethe in-patient HIV testing services (HTS) from 60% and sustainit at 100%at the county General Hospital kakamega 2016-2020.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The HIV epidemic was declared as an emergency response by our 2nd President Daniel T. Moi in November 1999 to accelerate the care of HIV work in the Nation. This then gave the mission of the United States President's ... -
To evaluate the prevalence of primary and secondary phenotypic resistance to nevirupine among the infected patients at the comprehensive clinic of the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)Objective: while transmission of nevirapine resistance when given as monotherapy in PMTCT is well established, prevalence of nevirapine resistance in drug naive and nevirapine experienced is not known in the presence of ... -
To Show the Effectiveness of Anti-D Gammaglobulin in Preventing Rhesus Isoimmunization in Rhesus
(University of Nairobi, 1985)During the two year period of the study period, a total of 6885 antenatal mothers were booked to the antenatal clinic. Out of these, 280 (4.1%) were found to be Rhesus negative with 193 (69~) being no immunized and 87 (31%) ... -
Toe web disease and lower limb cellulms at Kenyatia National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with lower limb cellulitisin patients admitted with acute cellulitis of the lower limb in Kenyatta National hospital(KNH), with particular emphasis on toe ... -
Topical use of rifamycin sv (Rifocin) on burn wounds at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) as compared to silver sulfadiazine
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Rifamycin SV (Rifocin) is an antibiotic isolated in the lepetit research laboratories, and has been in use in Kenyatta National Hospital for over 12 years as a topical antibiotic on bum wounds. No research has been ... -
Total Salivary Protein and Its Relationship to Periodontal Health in an Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Periodontal disease is highly prevalentand is one of the highest contributors to global oral health burden.Diagnosis of active periodontal disease provides a challenge for clinicians because the traditional ... -
Towards the Bioassay of a Novel Series of Synthetic - Putative Fk Anti-inflammatory Agents
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The drugs used conventionally in the treatment of inf 1 amatory states are either steroidal or non-steroidal. The emergence of FK compounds - a series which comprises several novel compounds unique in having bridged the ... -
Toxoplasma gondii infection in donated blood at the national blood transfusion service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasite. This parasite infects a wide range of animals, humans, other mammals and various ... -
Trachoma rapid assessment (tra) at Kersa District, Jimma zone, Oromiya region, Ethiopia
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background- Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. It is caused by C.Trachomatis, and if not treated can cause irreversible blindness. Problem with trachoma can be treated by antibiotics (active ... -
Traditional chewing sticks, their efficacy and anti-cariogenic effects.
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Tranexamic Acid Use Amongst Women at High Versus Low Risk of Post-partum Haemorrhage Delivering at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) tops the list amongst causes of maternal deaths globally. PPH accounts for approximately one in every four pregnancy-and-childbirth-related deaths that occur globally and remains ... -
Transfusion Transmissible Parasitic Infection Among Blood Donors in Ibadan,south West Nigeria
(university of nairobi, 2018)In Nigeria, the available reports on transfusion-transmissible infections amongblood donors are mostly prevalent studies on bacterial and viral pathogens that can be acquired by blood recipients through blood transfusion.There ... -
Transitional cell carcinoma of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)This is a retrospective descriptive study of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. This study presents a ten year retrospective review of the clinico-epidemiological patterns and management of this disease ...