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Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting. Objective: This was a prospective ... -
Cancer Of The Stomach In The Kenyatta National Hospital
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Carbon Stocks and Sequestration Potentials in Managed Mangrove Plantations of Gazi Bay, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Mangroves forests are important ecosystems found along the coastlines throughout the tropical coast. They provide goods and services that are of ecological, environmental and cultural importance to society. Mangroves store ... -
Carcinoma of the exocrine pancreas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1985)Out of the various organs in the body the pancreas is still treated yli th "great respect" by surgeons. This is mainly due to the high morbirlity and mortality resulting froQ diseases of the pancreas, the surgical ... -
Carcinoma of the Large Bowel: The disease as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital over A 5 - Year Period 1969- 1973
(University of NairobiInstitute of tropical & infectious diseases, 1975)Carcinoma of the large bowel is uncommon in East Africa. Infective intestinal pathology is common , The symptoms of large bowel cancer often simulate those of infective intestinal disease. When opportunity to undertake ... -
Cardiac Manifestations In Children With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCentre for HIV prevention & Research, 2004)Introduction: AIDS and its associated opportunistic infections and neoplasms affect virtually every organ. The heart of the patient with AIDS is also affected in a number of mechanisms that result in its dysfunction. No ... -
Cardiorespiratory Parameters In Kenyan Joggers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1983)The objectives of this investigation were to evaluate cardiovascular, pulmonary and anthropometric parameters in 20 to 30 years old Kenyan joggers. A jogger being defined as an individual who "jogs" a a minimum of three ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with severe mental illnesses admitted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Early cardiovascular mortality has been observed in people with severe mental illness (SMI) when compared to matched counterparts in the general population. A high cardiovascular mortality risk has been found ... -
Cardiovascular Manifestations Of Sickle Cell Anaemia In Patients Of 13 Years And Above At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)55 Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients were studied with a view to determining their cardiovacular status. Their ages were ranging between 13-27 years with a medium of 18.9 years. They comprised 27 males and 28 females. ... -
Cardiovascular risk factor profiles of black Africans undergoing coronary angiography at the Nairobi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Coronary artery disease is a growing epidemic on the African Continent. Indeed, over the last thirty years morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease have increased rapidly in developing countries. I The risk ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus Erythematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Cardiovascular disease is now acknowledged as a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The risk of developing coronary artery disease in these patients ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors associated with chronic renal insufficiency in black patients as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI). CVD is actually recognised as the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus as seen at the Kenyatta National Hopital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2001)Background: There is an emerging epidemic of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in developing countries with rising associated morbidity and mortality. Diabetes has its greatest impact throughout the vascular ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Introduction and background Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality predominantly due to accelerated coronary artery and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. Objective: To ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors in renal transplant recipients attending nephrology clinics in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is recognized as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality amongst patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Currently, 50-60% of deaths in renal transplant recipients are ... -
Care of the newborn in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Paediatrics, 2011)The newborn baby is ill understood, even by a sizeable proportion of doctors. This is particularly so when he is born with a low birth weight. .As a result, the newborn and his problems are often avoided or at best ... -
Caregiver Burden As Perceived By Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease And Undergoing Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Caregiver burden refers to the negative feelings and subsequent strain experienced by the relatives or friends of the patients with (CKD) who have to undergo regular hemodialysis. The burden on the caregivers ... -
Caregivers' knowledge and home management of fever in children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Fever is controlled increase in body temperature over the normal values. Many childhood illnesses are accompanied by fever, many of which are treated at home prior to presentation to hospital. Most febrile ... -
Caretakers' and health workers' characteristics influencing childhood full immunization in Embakasi and Kibera slum settlements of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: The city of Nairobi exemplifies rapid urbanization amidst deteriorating economic and health conditions which is also characteristic of most cities in the developing world. While a lot of studies have been done ... -
Caries experience,oral hygiene and nutritional status among 5-15 year old children with hearing-disability in comparison to those without hearing-disability
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: The hearing disabled are a significant part of the society who are often trivialized or forgotten in comparison to most other disabilities. A high prevalence of dental caries, poor oral hygiene and poor nutritional ...
