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Patterns of antibiotic use in orthopaedic surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2010)
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to assess the patterns of antibiotic use in treatment of surgical site
infections at the Kenyatta National Hospital orthopaedic wards.
Methodology
This was a cross sectional study ...
Factors Contributing To The Uptake And Compliance With HIV post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2010)
A study was done to determine the factors contributing to the uptake and compliance to HIV
post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at Kenyatta National Hospital, and, to find out the practices,
attitudes, and knowledge of the ...
The effect of native cassava starch on the disintegration of formulated paracetamol tablets
(2010)
The project involved the use of extracted cassava starch from raw cassava tubers as a
disintegrant in the manufacture of tablets. However, there was also manufacture of tablets
using industrial corn starch. The tablets ...
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Recommendations Gained From Continuing Nursing Education In Clinical Pratice By Nurses In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-08)
Studies have shown that there is a widespread emphasis of continuing nursing education (CNE).There is an increase in number of seminars, workshops and conferences to improve and promote clinical practice guidelines and to ...
Predictors of adherance to HAART in Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) medications is critically important for the success of therapy in patients treated for Human Immunodeficiency virus - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). ...
Missed opportunies for immunisation in Nairobi province
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective Public Health interventions. In spite of
this, immunization coverage in Kenya has remained below the WHO recommended thresholds.
This low coverage is seen not only in ...
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus in children Presenting with suspected meningitis and or Encephalitis at kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is the most common cause of sporadic fatal
encephalitis in the world. The incidence ofHSE is about 1 case per 250000 to 500000
persons per year. The prevalence of HSE varies from 5% to ...
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral coinfections among children infected with human Immuno-deficiency virus at Kenyatta national Hospital, kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Although antiretroviral therapy has reduced the incidence of opportunistic infections among HIV
infected individuals in both developed and developing countries, there has been an increase in
chronic hepatitis B and C ...
The prevalence and classification of occult pituitary lesions at autopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital, City Mortuary and Armed Forces Memorial Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)
Introduction:
The pituitary gland is important in hormonal secretion and regulation. It is located in the sellar turcica and in direct communication with hypothalamus. It is often involved in disease which commonly presents ...
Ent/head and neck manifestations in newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients as seen at the Mbingo baptist general hospital Cameroon
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
BACKGROUND: HIV / AIDS is a fatal illness which breaks down the body's
immunity and leaves the victim vulnerable to life threatening opportunistic
infections, neurological disorders and unusual malignancies. About 80% ...