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Radiation dose received by the breasts during standard bilateral two view mammography
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction The breast is one of the main radiation sensitive organs in the human body and it is therefore important to have an accurate assessment of the absorbed dose to this organ and especially to the glandular ... -
Radiation doses to patients during barium examinations of the gastrointestinal tract
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-07)Exposure to ionizing radiation is potentially , hazardous to living tissues, as reviewed in this study, such that patients undergoing x-ray examinations should be protected from excessive radiation dose. BetweenMayand ... -
Radiation doses to patients during computed tomographic (C.T.) examinations of the head
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1995)Since the discovery of x-rays in 1895, and more recently the use of computerized Tomography (CT) there has been a growing interest in the assessment of the radiation energy absorbed by the patients during CT and other ... -
Radiation skin doses to patients undergoing abnomal computed tomographic examinations
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Radiation is always a medical concern as it may induce cancer and hereditary defects ..The use of CT has increased rapidly in the past decade due to the increased medical diagnostic applications of this imaging modality. ... -
Radiographic Assessement of renal size in adults
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1981)A radiographic method of assessing renal size in adults is presented by an analysis of 230 patients with normal renal function as judged by Intravenous Urogram and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN). The long axes of the kidneys ... -
Radiographic Assessment of Coronal Alignment of the Lower Limb in End Stage Osteoarthritis of the Knee
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The position of the femoral component in the coronal plane is one of the determinants of postoperative alignment of the lower limb in the coronal plane which influences the survival of the prosthesis. Ideally the femoral ... -
The radiological features of sickle cell disease as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)A total of 32 patients with sickle cell disease who attend haematology clinic were seen and sent for radiologic examinations for skull, chest, spine, pelvis and hands. These were all outpatients of whom 19 were females ... -
The radiological manifestations of paediatric leukaemias at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1992-04)A prospective study of 30 patients with confirmed leukaemia is presented. The study included analysis of chest, skull and bones at the knee joint. 20 males and 10 females were seen, 15 had ALL, 13 had ANLL and 2 had ... -
The Radiological pattern of Male Urethral strictures in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urethral stricture is one of the common causes of lower urinary tract obstruction in Africa. Its impact includes pain, disturbance in family and social life and complications include renal failure, and urethral carcinoma. ... -
Radiology request forms and the interpratation of radiographs at Kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2000)A total of 491 X-ray request forms together with their accompanying radiographs were analyzed over a three month period at the Radiology Department of Kenyatta National, Hospital, Nairobi, from January to March 2000. ... -
Randomised clinical trial comparing lignocaine paracervical block and placebo for pain management during manual vacuum aspiration for incomplete abortion at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2010-02)Introduction: One of the most important aspects in treating incomplete abortion is the sufficient management of pain during the process of evacuating the uterus using manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). There is a broad ... -
Randomised control study on early enteral feeding after small gut anastomosis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Studies show that early enteral feeding after small gut intestinal anastomosis has a better outcome than delayed feeding.The outcome measures are short duration of hospital stay, lower incidence of infection and anastomotic ... -
Randomised controlled trial comparing caudal block analgesia with conventional analgesics for post operative pain relief in children at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)A prospective study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of three months (March to May 2001) comparing caudal block analgesia and conventional analgesics for post-operative pain relief, in two ... -
A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Induction of labour is the process of artificially stimulating the uterus so as to start labour. It’s usually done at the age of viability to avert a foreseen adverse outcome associated with continuation of ... -
A Randomized Trial to Compare Purse-string Suture With Occlusive Absorbent Dressing for the Closure of Tube Thoracostomy Incision at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tube thoracostomy incision has been closed in various ways. The purse-string closure has been the norm for the closure of the incision. New methods have been developed over time to address the shortcomings of the purse-string ... -
The rate of HIV seroconversion during pregnancy as seen in women seeking obstetric services in Kenyatta national hospital
(2008)HIV infection is a global pandemic and in Kenya it was declared a national disaster in 1999. To date no cure has been found and prevention of mv acquisition and transmission remains the mainstay of management. Studies ... -
Rational Use Of Antibiotics Among Patients Admitted To Critical Care Units At Kenyatta National Hospital And Its Impact On Clinical Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Studies have postulated that approximately a third of the antibiotic use worldwide is irrational, posing a major global challenge to containment of drug-resistant infections. In the critical care units, ... -
Re-Displacement Of Closed Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures In Children Treated By Above Elbow Cast At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Diaphyseal forearm fractures are the third most common paediatric fractures and are mostly managed conservatively. Following casting, re-displacement is the most common short term complication. Lack of correction ... -
Real Time Fraud Detection System for Mobile Banking: Based on Experiential Paradigm
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The current banking industry is characterized by hyper-competition driven by technological innovations that revolve around provision of ubiquitous access to banking services especially through mobile banking. Proliferation ... -
Reasons for early discontinuation of Subdermal levonorgestrel contraceptive Implants in family health options of Kenya clinics In Nairobi
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Nairobi, 2009)Premature removal and discontinuation of contraceptive implants is a cause of a sizeable expenditure in Kenya. Evaluation 0f the factors that influence the decision to remove the implants and being able to predict which ...
