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To determine the pattern of skeletal Metastases in prostate cancer patients using Radionuclide imaging
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)
Prostate cancer is a common disease which occurs all over the world, affecting males as young
as those in their 40' s and as many as 90% of those who are in their 90' s. Skeletal metastasis is a
common complication of ...
Aetiology, pharmaco-therapeutic interventions and clinicaloutcome in acute decompensated heart failure admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Objective: To characterize heart failure in patients admitted to medical ward at
Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
Design: Prospective clinical observational register.
Setting: Medical ward, Kenyatta National ...
Clinico-histopathologic variations and aetiological factors associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
Objective: To determine the clinico-histopathologic variations and aetiological factors associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
Patients and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional hospital based study was ...
Factors associated with late stage diagnosis of breast cancer patients seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with late stage diagnosis of breast
cancer patients seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
DESIGN: Descriptive cross sectional study.
SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital ...
Incidence, management and outcome of craniopharyngioma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2009)
BACKGROUND
Craniopharyngiomas are benign intracranial tumours with a bimodal distribution, with peak
incidence in children aged 5-14 years and older adults aged 65-74 years. There is no clear
consensus reached with ...
Performance of the cockcroft-gault and modification of diet in renal disease equations compared to 24 hour creatinine clearance in Africans with chronic kidney disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)
The worldwide rise in the number of patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal
failure is threatening to reach epidemic proportions over the next decade. The Glomerular
Filtration Rate (GFR) is traditionally ...
Risk characteristics and incidence of contrast nephrotoxicity in patients exposed to intravascular contrast at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(2009)
BROAD OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and associated risk factors for
developing contrast media induced nephropathy in adult patients undergoing
intravascularcontrast enhanced imaging procedures at Kenyatta National ...
Oral health status of 3-12-year olds in relation to their mothers' oral health, In three hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(2009)
Background.
Oral health is an integral part of general health. According to the Kenya National
Oral Health Policy and Strategic Planning (KNOHP & SP 2002) the burden of oral
diseases is worsening among Kenyan children ...
Describing the causes of near-miss maternal morbidity and mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Over half a million women die every year from pregnancy related complications. Maternal mortality ratios (MMR) vary by institution, country and continent with Africa experiencing the greatest burden: 1,100 per ...
The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of Gynecological Disorders
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background
Pelvic disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide-Studies
have shown that MRI is invaluable in evaluating the female gynecological pelvis
where Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound (US) ...