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Comparative study of antimicrobial use in HIV infected/exposed and non infected children at Naivasha District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Antimicrobial use in HIV exposed and infected children aged b~low 5 years is a very frequent occurrence in clinical practice. However, frequent, nnwarranted, and inappropriate use of these drugs has been on the ...
The utility of p16ink4a expression in uterine cervical biopsies with/without dysplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Interpretation of intraepithelial neoplasia on hematoxylin& eosin (H&E)-stained
cervical tissue sections is subject to substantial rates of discordance among pathologists,
resulting in significant impact on ...
Quality of life in children with diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Introduction: Health related quality of life of an individual includes domains related to physical,
mental, social and emotional functioning with regard to their health status. Diabetes mellitus is
the commonest paediatric ...
Utility of chest radiographs in management of patients in Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Background and purpose - The chest radiograph is the most commonly requested and
performed radiographic examination in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and often allows prompt
detection of problems that could be missed by ...
Prevalence of ametropia among public high school students in Cusco Province, Peru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND: Blindness at any age of life is a major health concern, therefore if it occurs in
early age of life, lifestyle is significantly affected; there is hampered performance at school,
reduced employability and ...
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for hypertension among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Various lifestyle risk factors are known to playa role in the initiation and maintenance of ...
Outcome of childhood cataract surgery at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: - Cataract is the most common cause of blindness in children in the developing countries. It is largely reversible and is one of the main targets for treatment in the WHO elimination of preventable blinding ...
Seroprevalence of cryptoccocal antigenemia in HIV positive adult inpatients with severe immunosuppresion attending the Kenyatta National and Mbagathi Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2013-01)
Background
In the world and especially Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), HIV is a leading public health concern.
Cryptococcal meningitis (C.M) is the 2nd leading opportunistic infection and is an AIDS defining
illness associated ...
A survey of drug use in pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: The study set out to establish the appropriateness of drug use practices
among mothers and prescribers at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Kenyatta National Hospital. Since it is very difficult to ...
Patient's perspectives of regional Anaesthesia at the KNH following Elective Orthopaedic surgery
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The use regional anaesthesia (RA) is on the increase world over. At
the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the use of RA is on the
increase as well. Much advocacy for RA stems from a better
safety profile in comporison ...