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A critical analysis of operative management of fracture neck of femur at the Kenyatta National Hospital orthopaedic unit over a five-year period
(University of Nairobi, 1982)A total of 122 patients were operated for femoral neck fracture at the orthopaedic unit of Kenyatta National Hospital in the period January 1976 to December 1980. Available records of 71 patients were reviewed. Only 42 ... -
Critical Appraisal of the Prediction of Resection Weight in Reduction Mammaplasty Using Four Different Models
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A cross sectional survey on the prevalence of protein c deficiency among patients previously treated for venous Thromboembolism at the kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Inherited thrombophilic disorders are a relatively rare group of conditions but whose presence significantly increases the risk of venous thromboembolism. The prevalence of these disorders and the impact on risk ... -
A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study Of Brain MRI Findings In Patients Presenting With Seizure Disorders. A Study At The Kenyatta National Hospital And The Nairobi Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2009)Seizure disorders are a common neurological disorder in Kenya (l,2). The causative factors in seizure aetiology have a very wide variation. The role of neuroimaging in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with seizure ... -
Cross-sectional Genetic Analysis of Plasmodium Falciparum Rh5 Interacting Protein (Pfripr) and Cysteine-rich Protective Antigen (Cyrpa) Genes in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The discovery of antibodies against the Reticulocyte binding-protein homologue (Rh) 5 interacting protein (Ripr) and Cysteine-rich protective antigen (CyRPA), which are crucial in the invasion process across all parasite ... -
A cross-sectional study of Human Immuoodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in a rural population in Rakai District. Serology and risk factors
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1987)This study was conducted in Lyantonde, Rakai district, South Western Uganda, Uganda. Four hundred (400) study participants were enrolled for study. One hundred and eighty five (185) were high risk population, one hundred ... -
A cross-sectional study of the practice of obtaining informed consent for elective surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background An average of eight thousand five hundred elective surgeries are carried out annually at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Before any invasive procedure, an informed consent is obtained from the patient or the ... -
A Cross-sectional Study on Challenges of Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients to Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients is unavoidable and is associated with an increased risk of adverse events.[1] In 1970, intra-hospital transport (IHT) was first documented and published as ... -
A Cross-sectional study on the health-related quality of life of asthmatic children in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The burden of asthma worldwide is high and it accounts for the loss of 1% of disability-adjusted life years. The prevalence of the disease in Kenya is over 10% and is on the rise. While it contributes substantially ... -
Cross-sectional study to assess some psychosocial factors related to volunteering in a clinical HIV/AIDS vaccine trial
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2008-07)Of particular concern to those conducting clinical HIV vaccines research is the impact psychosocial factors could have on trial participation as either a deterrent to participation or supporting the participation of ... -
Cryptorchidism : A study or 200 cases at kenyatta national
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1985)A cryptorchid testis 1S a relatively common problem of the male sex. In the years 1975 to 1984 a total of two hundred (200) cases of cryptorchid testes were seen and treated in Kenyatta National Hospital (K.~.H.). The ... -
Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at the Paediatric Emergency Ward (PEW) of Kenyatta National Hospital was studied. This was done over a three months period, September to December 1989. Two hundred and eighty ... -
The CT angiography pattern of renal arterial anatomy among Africans and its implication on renal transplantation
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 2012)Background R-ena1transplantation is the preferred treatment of patients suffering from end stage renal disease. Apart from improving patients' quality of life, transplantation also confers longevity. Because challenges ... -
CT findings in suspected renal colic patients undergoing unenhanced low-dose multi-detector computed tomography.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Acute flank pain is one of the most painful events one can be involved in. The most common cause for this is usually urinary tract calculi also known as urolithiasis. There is a global rise in urolithiasis ... -
Ctopenia Following Imatinib Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Cml) in Kenya: a Study at Gipap Clinic, Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Imatinib mesylate is the preferred initial treatment for all phases of Philadelphia positive CML. During treatment, patients may develop cytopenia, namely anemia, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia either as ... -
Cultural Drivers of Brucellosis and Treatment Pathways for Febrile Illnesses Among Agro Pastoralists in Kilombero District, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cultural Drivers and Treatment Pathways for Brucellosis in Kilombero District, Tanzania In livestock, brucellosis leads to losses in domestic animals and chronic disease in humans. It has been prioritized for control ... -
Culture Results From FNAC Specimens Suggestive Of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)The incidence of tuberculosis is high in Kenya and remains a senous health problem. Moreover the appearance of multi drug resistant strains of Mycobacteria tuberculosis (MDR- TB) and the high rate of association with ... -
Current microbial pattern of patients presenting with prelabour rupture of membranes (prom) at labour ward in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background; in spite of the advances that have been made in neonatal care over the past years, preterm birth and Prelabour rupture of membranes have not reduced. Neonatal mortality and morbidity remains. PROM has been ... -
Current pattern of road traffic accidents, maxillofacial and associated injuries in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, 2005-08)Objective: To describe the characteristics and pattern of maxillofacial and concomitant injuries sustained in Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Study Area: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Study Design: A descriptive cross ... -
Current practice of venous thromboembolic prophylaxis in newly admitted medical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis has been shown to be safe and effective. Underutilization of this intervention results in avoidable morbidity, readmissions, and mortality. The underutilization of VTE ...