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The role of computed tomography in the staging of infrahyoid neck tumours
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)
Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, collectively known as head and neck cancers, can arise in several locations, are often preventable, and if diagnosed early are usually curable. However, most patients present late. ...
Occurrence and early outcomes of inhalation burns in burn injury patients admitted to Kenyatta National hospital a referral burns centre in east Africa
(2007)
Introduction; Bum injuries occur universally and have plagued mankind
from antiquity till now. Burn injuries constitute a major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. Inhalation burns occur in most of severe ...
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2007-01)
The decision to delivery time interval (DDI) is an important measure of the
preparedness of obstetric team in handling emergencies. Different institutions have different
levels of response time depending on their level ...
Oral and Craniofacial anomalies among New births at two hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A Study Of The Prevalence And Clinical Correlates Of Haemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background: Haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus
(hsPDA) is a common condition in preterm infants and is associated with
considerable morbidity and mortality. Although amenable to both
medical and ...
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Regarding Malaria Treatment And Drug Resistance Among Health Workers In Pulblic Health Facilities In Kilifi District, Coast Province
(2007)
Malaria is a disease caused by blood infection with protozoan parasites of
the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted from one human to another by
the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria affects ...
Access to Healthcare by Young People in Thika district (Kenya):Socio-demographic differentials in financial access and the impact on health seeking behaviour
(2007-12)
Background: The health problems of adolescents in Africa are associated with socioeconomic
conditions characteristic of the region. Adolescents are not adequately accessing and utilizing
available health services due to ...
Isolated distal radial fractures in children aged 6 to 15years: incidence of redisplacement after casting as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Aim
The main aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of redisplacement of distal radial
fractures in children aged between 6 and 15 years and factors contributing to it at the
Kenyatta National Hospital.
Metho ...