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Obstetrics And Gynaecology
(Univesity Of Nairobi, 2009-05)
Introduction:
The HWO estimates that a woman dies of pregnancy-related complication every minute meaning more than 500,000 women each year world-wide and 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries where they account ...
The pattern of MRI findings in patients with shoulder pain at three imaging centres in Nairobi
(2009)
Introduction.
Shoulder pain is a common reason for visiting a physician. It is the third most common cause of
musculoskeletal disorder after low backache and cervical pain in USA. No data are available
about our local ...
Review of clinical presentation and radiological diagnosis in patients undergoing brain CT in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Introduction
Brain CT and MRI are the current techniques of choice in investigation of brain pathology. MRI is available only in some institutions within the capital city while CT is more available in a number of our ...
The prevalence of dyslipidemia in hiv infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has
resulted in decline in morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected children, with more
children living into adulthood. However, the long term adverse effects, ...
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Haart Adherence Among Female Sex Workers In Majengo And Swop Clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Current emphasis in HIV/ AIDS management programs is to provide
universal access to ART to all those who meet the inclusion criteria. Adherence is a
critical determinant of the efficacy of prescribed HIV ...
Ocular findings in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Aim
The aim of this study was to establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular conditions
seen in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Method
This was a hospital based cross ...
The pattern of vascular pathology on multidetector computerised tomography angiography In Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009)
The development of multidetector Computer Tomography (MDCT) has
revolutionized CT angiography (CTA). New techniques and software are
currently being developed and modified to improve CTA. The advantage of
MDCT relevant ...
Prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media in primary school children in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009-09-03)
Chronic Suppurative otitis media is a major cause of hearing disability in developing countries
having a profound effect on language development, scholastic performance and psychosocial
interactionof children at varying ...
The prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder and depression among women at Ekerenyo camp for the internally displaced women involved in ethnic violence in Kisii District
(University of Nairobi, 2009-06)
Background
Violence is a common feature of modern life. Media presentation is filled with images of people hurting one another and although much attention is given to scenes depicting perpetrators of violence little is ...
Orbital Tumours: A radiological and histologic correlation
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Introduction
Orbital tumours constitute a heterogeneous array of benign and malignant lesions. These tumours lead to morbidity and mortality in affected patients. Diagnosis of orbital tumours depends on appropriate imaging ...