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Review of management of hirschsprung`s diseases at the Kenyatta National Hospital (January 1991 - December 2000)
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)
A retrospective study covering 10 years (January 1991 to December 2000) was carried out on the management of Hirschsprung's disease at Kenyatta National Hospital. Ninety-three cases certified the inclusion criteria as ...
The prevalence of hepatitis A,B,C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute iciteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the KNH. Study design & Setting: The study design was a cross-sectional ...
Comparison Of 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) Receptor Type 3 (5HT3) Antagonist Ondansetron With Metoclopramide In The Control Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In-patients Undergoing Gynaecological Operations In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
Most studies comparing the use ondansetron and metoclopramide in control of
postperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) demonstrate a greater degree of control upto
75% with ondanstron (29,30,31). The present study determined ...
Cervical cancer in Kenya and its relation to HIV infection: a study on epidemiological interactions and treatment outcome
(2002)
Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is a leading cause of cancer related death among
women in developing countries. HIV infection is a risk factor for premalignant cervical lesions;
however, the correlation between HIV infection ...
A ten year retrospective study on encephaloceles as seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital (January 1992-December 2001)
(2002-11)
This is a retrospective study of patients with cranial encephaloceles seen at the
Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of ten years from 1st January 1992 to
31st December 2001.
Eighty-nine patients with cranial ...
Prevalence Of Hiv Seropositivity In Neonates Of Non-booked Women Delivering At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
Background.
Non booked women constitute about 67% of women delivering at Kenyatta National Hospital ( KNH). The magnitude of HIV infection in this group of women is unknown hence it is not possible to put in place ...
Culture Results From FNAC Specimens Suggestive Of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The incidence of tuberculosis is high in Kenya and remains a senous health
problem. Moreover the appearance of multi drug resistant strains of Mycobacteria
tuberculosis (MDR- TB) and the high rate of association with ...
Prospective Urban Epidemiology Study ( Pure)
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2002-11)
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 ...