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Corrected QT interval in patients with epilepsy attending Kenyatta National Hospital and the Kenya association for the welfare of people with epilepsy clinics in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013-06-10)Background: Patients with epilepsy have a mortality rate two to three times that of the general population. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)is a major cause in studies of mortality in epilepsy. SUDEP is defined ... -
Correlates of abortion, level of education, marital status and hiv seropositive status in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Unsafe abortion is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. In 2012, the induced abortion rate was at 48 abortions per 1000 women of reproductive age (MOH, 2013). Each year in the developing ... -
Correlates of complementary feeding practice among caregivers of infants and young children aged 6-24 months at Mbagathi district hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Background: Complementary feeding practice is a critical determinant of nutrition and health outcomes in infancy and early childhood and has lifelong repercussions . In Kenya, compliance ... -
Correlates of depression among spinal cord injury patients attending national spinal injury hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Introduction: Spinal cord injury remains a major public health issue in developing countries as well as worldwide. It is a devastating condition causing profound life changes for millions of people around the world. Road ... -
Correlates of post loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Recurrence of Cervical Intra epithelical Neoplasia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological malignancy worldwide, with an increased burden of disease in developing countries. Effective cytological screening and follow up intervention programs have been ... -
The correlates of undiagnosed depression among patients attending the diabetes outpatient clinic at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in the world. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is estimated at 4.66 %. The comorbidity of diabetes mellitus and depression is associated with poor outcomes. A ... -
Correlating the severity of conductive hearing loss with the size and site of pars tensa tympanic membrane perforation using video-otoscopy
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Pars tensa tympanic membrane perforations are associated with a varying degree of conductive hearing loss which is dependent on variables like size and site. In Kenya, use of video-otoscopy is limited thus the ... -
Correlation between apolipoprotein B and lipid profile as markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity which are far worse in the developing countries than elsewhere. Vascular diseases in DM account for the majority of deaths in ... -
Correlation Between Burn Severity Index and Burn Wound Sepsis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Burn injuries incur a significant cost to the healthcare system worldwide (1). Prolonged hospital stays and size of burn wound are among the strongest risk factors for the development of infection. Burns involving ... -
Correlation between clinical and radiological findings in pediatric adenoid hypertrophy at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest ENT procedures at KNH . It is done in children with ATH to resolve obstructive symptoms and prevent complications like cor pulmonale. Children with ... -
Correlation between cytologic diagnosis and measurements of serum thyrotropin and thyroid hormones in patient with thyroid nodules
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)Introduction:The thyroid is an endocrine gland involved in the homeostatic regulation of man by means of its products, the hormones tri-iodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4), which is in turn regulated by thyroid stimulating ... -
Correlation between histopathology and radiological findings by Computed Tomography (CT) scan of intracranial masses in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1999-05)Intracranial masses are a fairly common neurologic problem in our set up. CT scan has a proven ability in the diagnosis of intracranial masses. With CT scan one can precisely know the tumour location and to some extent ... -
Correlation Between Patterns of Clinical Presentation and Mri Findings in Adult Patients With Lumbosacral Sensory & Motor Radiculopathy Secondary to Degenerative Disc Disease in Kenyatta National & Coptic Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Low back Pain (LBP) is a common complaint in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with a global prevalence of 1.4-20%. Between 12-40% of patients with LBP have radiculopathy. The biggest challenge ... -
Correlation Between Peak Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 Plasma Levels and Early Stage of Radiological Union in Paediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background: Transforming growth factor beta 1 is currently only being evaluated for experimental rather than diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It plays multiple roles in tumour biology as well as wound and fracture ... -
Correlation Between Postvoid Residual Urine Volume and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms as Measured by International Prostate Symptom Score in Patients With Benign Prostate Enlargement in Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Post Void Residual Urine Volume (PVR) is a widely used diagnostic tool for assessment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) due to its procedural simplicity, availability and cost. However, its diagnostic ... -
Correlation Between Receptor Status And The Presence Of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis In Breast Cancer In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in Kenyan women. Breast cancer survival is linked to early detection, timely and appropriate treatment. Furthermore, survival is dependent on stage and ... -
Correlation between receptor status and the presence of axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in Kenyan women. Breast cancer survival is linked to early detection, timely and appropriate treatment. Furthermore, survival is dependent on stage and ... -
Correlation between serum ferritin and transfusion and other variables in children with sickle cell disease
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Sickle cell anaemia is a fairly common disease in this country. One previous study showed a national prevalence of approximately 3-4%. It influences all aspects of life of affected individuals. The disease is characterised ... -
Correlation Between Ultrasonography And Histopathology In Breast Abnormalities At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2010)INTRODUCTION: Previous studies on breast masses done in Kenya were based on assessing the value of ultrasonography as an adjunct to mammography in evaluating breast masses and in probing usefulness of mammography in ... -
Correlation Between Vitamin D Level and Bone Mineral Density in Kenyan Adults Aged 50 Years and Above at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: There is inconsistent evidence in the orthopedic literature on presence of a correlation between vitamin D levels and reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and the relationship is sometimes controversial. Nine ...