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P16 expression in subsets of Head and Neck squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Traditionally head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been regarded as a homogenous group of tumours that differ only by anatomic site. However, numerous studies have indicated that this is not the ... -
P16 Ink4a Expression as a Marker for Hpv Infection in Women Invasive Breast Carcinomas
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. Studies have shown several risk factors including viral agents especially high risk HPV which can be ... -
Paediatric trauma in hospitalised patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2004)In low, middle and high income countries, injuries are identified as the most important preventable cause of death and disability for children beyond the first few months of life. There is little data on paediatric trauma ... -
Pain management practices and their effects on performance of activities of living among adult cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)Background: Pain is the most devastating symptoms in cancer and may occur right from time of diagnosis to the end of life. It adversely affects the quality of life especially the physical component leading to disability. ... -
Pain management practices during wound care in patients with moderate to major burn injuries, in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Introduction: Daily burn wound care procedures lead to trauma and excruciating pain and this is associated with longer bed occupancy and poor outcomes. Because of different components of pain and ever changing pattern ... -
Pancreatic Tumors: a Multicentre Study of Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings and Histopathologic Correlation in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pancreatic tumours have variable morbidities and mortalities dependent on the histological subtype, tumour grade and stage. These influence management strategies. Triple phase Multi-Detector Computed Tomography ... -
Pap Smear Cytological Findings In Women With Abnormal Visual Inspection Test Results Referred To Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women in the developing countries. The challenge of cost in establishing cytology and/or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) mass screening for cervical ... -
Parental HIV care seeking behaviour and its impact on the quality of paediatrics HIV care
(2010)Most HIV positive children (>90%) acquire HN infection from their parents (vertical transmissionjThis may occur in -utero, during delivery or through breastfeeding. This implies that the parents of HIV positive children ... -
Parenting experiences of mothers living with chronic mental disorders at Mathari hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Globally, it is estimated that up to 50% of persons living with mental disorders in developed states and 85% in third world nations are parents with one or more dependent children. Approximately 15.6% of ... -
Participating in MSP-142 vaccine trials in Kombewa division, Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, 2008)Phase Ib and lIb paediatric clinical trials in children between the ages of 12 and 48 months were conducted in Kombewa division, western Kenya between 2003 and 2006, where the safety and efficacy of Falciparum Merozoite ... -
Pathogenesis of wound infections among burnt patients at kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Burn wound infection (BWls) result from the colonization of burn wounds by micro organisms which cause inflammatory host reactions that lead to a delay in burn wound ... -
The pathology and role of bacterial and endoparasitic diseases in mass mortality of lesser flamingos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology,, 2013)The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa. Mass deaths in the species have become more frequent in recent years ... -
The pathology of Measles viral Pneumonia with special reference to Malnutrition
(Makere University, UgandaDepartment of Medicine, 1970)The mortality from measles is high in Tropical Countries. Since different strains of measles virus have not been shown to occur, the high mortality cannot be explained on the presence of a more virulent strain of measles ... -
Pathology Teleconferencing class in session
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Pathotyping and antimicrobial resistance-characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in milk for human consumption in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a ubiquitous Gram-positive bacterium commonly encountered in the environment as well as mucus membranes of animals and humans. S. aureus food poisoning results from consumption of ... -
Pathotyping and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli Isolated From Children in an Urban Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is among the primary contributors of mortality in children less than five years old globally. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the prime causative agent of childhood diarrhea in underdeveloped nations. The ... -
Pathways to Mental Health Care Barriers and Management Experiences of Adults Living With Mental Illness in Kenya
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Patient care in the diagnostic imaging department of kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)A three-month descriptive cross-sectional survey about the care of 400 patients referred for radiological investigations at KNH X -ray department and the findings are presented. The specific purpose of this survey was to ... -
Patient outcomes with use and non-use of drain after thyroidectomy for clinically benign lesions. a prospective randomized clinical study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Prophylactic drainage in thyroid surgery has been a regular but experimental practice with no scientific evidence to support its gain. Current results recommend that postoperative haematoma cannot be averted ... -
Patient Reported Outcome Measures Following Urethroplasty in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: patient reported outcomes in urethroplasty have become increasingly valuable in assessing success of urethroplasty and in postoperative monitoring. This study determines the status of patient reported outcomes ...
