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Vaccination Coverage Among Children With Measles At Agok Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, cases of measles resurgence have been reported in recent years. The majority of the cases have been reported in Africa and in the Indian subcontinent and are associated with low measles vaccination ... -
The Vaccine Pharmacovigilance System Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Vaccines are biological products which are used to produce or enhance immunity against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Public confidence in vaccines is critical to the success of any immunization programme. ... -
Vaginal Microbiome in Women With Preterm Birth and Those With Term Birth That Attended Anc at Thika Level 5 County Referral Hospital Between January 2019 and March 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Vaginal microbiome influences pregnancy outcomes and the presence of vaginal dysbiosis has been shown to cause preterm birth. Approximately, there were 15 million preterm births per year, globally and 25% are attributable ... -
Validation of a Low-cost in-house Hiv Integrase Inhibitor Drug-resistance Assay and Characterization of the Pol- Integrase Region From Patients Failing Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV drug resistance testing (DRT) plays an essential role in the surveillance of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) and informs on the effectiveness of treatment regimens for people living with HIV (PLHIV). HIV DRT ... -
Validation of a Myelomeningocele Severity Scale
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Myelomeningocele as a neural tube defect occurs in varying levels of severity. The ambulatory function outcome is well correlated with the MMC spectrum by existing spina bifida scores. None of the existing ... -
Validation of C-reactive protein in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Neonatal sepsis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Inadequacy of microbiological laboratory facilities compromise ability to discriminate between neonates who need and those ... -
Validation of Modified Alvarado Score in Hargeisa Group Hospital (Hgh) Somaliland: Diagnostic Accuracy in Acute Appendicitis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: In the diagnosis of Acute appendicitis (AA), its clinical supported by laboratory and radiologic investigation. Confirmatory (Gold standard) test is histopathology. There is need for an easily available protocol ... -
Validation of the flow charts used in the syndromic management of STI
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2005-11)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections have caused an immense global burden, of disease predominantly in developing countries. The impact is felt in reproductive and child health and lately in the transmission ... -
Validation of the Use of Hear Screen, a Mobile Phone Application as a Screening Tool for Hearing Loss at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Approximately 466 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss in the world. The greatest burden is seen in Pacific Asia and sub Saharan Africa with a prevalence of 9% in the latter. There is a huge gap ... -
A Validation of the “twist” Score in Diagnosis of Acute Testicular Torsion in the Acute Scrotum in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acute scrotum is a common urological emergency. The differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum is broad. A focused history and physical examination can at most times make an accurate diagnosis. A common cause of acute ... -
Validity of bi-rads system mammography in detecting breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2015)In Kenya, breast cancer is the most common cancer reported among women at 17.5%1. In Nairobi, the incidence among women was reported at 23.3%, among all cancers for the period 2000- 20022. The diagnosis of breast cancer ... -
Validity of clinical symptoms and chest radiography in predicting pulmonary tuberculosis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Background: Tuberculosis (T8) incidence increases annually by 1% globally, and was declareda global emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1993. Diagnosis of TB infection is confirmed by microscopy of sputum ... -
Value of fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis of thyroid nodules at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Human Pathology, 2001)Thyroid nodules are common at Kenyatta National Hospital. About five new cases are seen weekly. The results of 398 consecutive Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) of thyroid from 383 patients performed and interpreted ... -
The value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in obstructive jaundice. A retrospective and prospective study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: Diseases of the hepatobiliary tree are common all over the world and recently developed magnetic resonance imaging techniques are increasingly finding application in the evaluation of biliary and pancreatic ... -
The value of paediatric upper gastrointestinal contrast studies: a Nairobi study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 1999-08)In this prospective study carried out over a period of 6 months (July December 1998) to determine the value of paediatric upper gastrointestinal studies, a total of 67 children under 5 years of age were investigated. ... -
The value of peritoneal drains in perforated appendicitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Introduction Unlike simple acute appendicitis, complicated appendicitis is challenging in management and outcome unpredictable. Controversies surround some aspects of its management like the right timing and type ... -
The value of single dose flucloxacillin in clean major surgical operations
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)A Randomized Prospective study to review the value of single dose Flucloxacillin as antibiotic prophylaxis in clean major surgical operations (Thyroidectomy, herniorrhaphy and mastectomy) was carried out at Kenyatta National ... -
The value of umbilical-cord-blood acid-base analysis in neonates delivered by elective caesarean section
(Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)Background: The most objective measure (qualitative)of a neonate's acid-base status at birth is the analysis of its (easily attainable) umbilical cord blood. As a practice this is gaining worldwide recommendation by ... -
The value of using abbreviated burns severity index score in predicting the outcome of patients with moderate to severe thermal injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)BACKGROUD Burns constitute severe trauma for an individual patient. There exists a need to be able to document injury severity in the particular patient and reasonably predict outcome for purposes of patient management, ...
