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Pattern of glaucoma among adult somali patients aitending lions Sight first eye hospital nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Study design: Hospital based cross-sectional study
Objectives: To determine the patterns of Glaucoma among adult Somali patients in Lions First
Sight Eye Hospital and to determine some of the associated risk factors ...
Determinants of adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among paediatric patients in urban Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background
Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It
remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is the most common cause of
death from a single ...
Molecular diagnosis of coinfections with Human bocavirus and genotyping kenyan Isolates of the emerging virus
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
In Kenya, most surveys on viral respiratory tract infections, often, have
always concentrated on the classical pathogens, which are respiratory
syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza and influenza virus
as ...
Aetiology of pneumonia in children aged 2 - 59months with severe and very severe pneumonia in the HIV and the post Hib Vaccination era at Kenyatta national Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under five. Knowledge of the current
pathogens causing paediatric pneumonia is scarce. We hope to demonstrate the bacterial
pathogens currently contributing to the ...
Factors Affecting Patients Retention And Defaulter Rates In An Anti-retroviral Therapy Program
(University of Nairobi, 2010-10)
The purpose of this research was to determine patients' retention and associated factors in the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) program. Specifically, it establishes factors that contribute to patients' retention and recommends ...
Acute Injuries to the Spine: pattern of Findings as Seen at Plain Radiography a Cross-sectional Study done at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi from March 20, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
INTRODUCTION
Spinal injuries are common and neglected conditions in our
setting affecting mainly young adults. The spine injured victim
ends up with avoidable complications due to clinicians' failure to
offer appropriate ...
Efficiency of light curing units in dental clinics in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: To achieve adequate cure, a resin composite restoration must be
exposed for a specified duration of time to a light of sufficient intensity and the right
wavelength. However, some commonly used light curing ...
Aetiology, occurrence and clinical characteristics of maxillofacial soft tissue injuries treated at a major teaching and referal hospital in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Introduction: Maxillofacial soft tissue injuries (MF-STls) are often neglected or
trivialized compared to fractures, yet these injuries negatively impact both on
function and esthetics. There is a psychological aspect ...
Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Presenting With Reduced Fetal Movements At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of Nairobi, 2010-11)
Background: Reduced fetal movement in pregnancy is a common cause of anxiety and
admission of pregnant women. It is considered a high risk pregnancy with the fetus at risk of hypoxia and sudden death. Fetal surveillance ...
A survey of extent of venous thfomboembolism prophylaxis among medical in-patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
B a c k g r o u n d : Venous thromboembolism comprises both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and
p u l m o n a r y embolism (PE). It accounts for approximately 10% of deaths in hospitals and has been
i d e n t i f i e d as ...