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Prevalence of depression among cardiac patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Depression is a common condition in patients with cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality leading to poor health related quality of life. Studies done globally have ...
Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting.
Objective: This was a prospective ...
Caregivers' knowledge and home management of fever in children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Fever is controlled increase in body temperature over the normal values. Many childhood illnesses are accompanied by fever, many of which are treated at home prior to presentation to hospital. Most febrile ...
Prevalence of stunting in patients on treatment for nephrotic syndrome at the Kenyatta National Hospital Renal clinic
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background
Nephrotic Syndrome occurs most commonly in the age-group of 2-8 years, when the growth
rate is at a steady state. Majority of patients (85%) are reported to have Steroid Sensitive Minimal Change Disease, ...
Effect of Aspirin on platelet aggregation among patients with ischemic stroke and healthy volunteers at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Use of Aspirin in ischemic stroke has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent arterio-thrombotic events by up to 25%. Up to 30- 40% of patients with ischemic events have been shown to pe resistant to aspirin ...
A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use in accident and emergency departnment in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Internationally, there is proof that there is oligo analgesia in the accident and emergency department. It was therefore imperative to find out if the nurses and doctors working in the accident and emergency department at ...
Microbial Quality Of Non - Sterile Pharmaceutical Products Dispensed In Selected Health Centres And Community Pharmacies In Kibera, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Background: In developing countries, dispensing of non-sterile pharmaceuticals from
multi-dose containers is common practice in hospital pharmacies, clinics, and
dispensaries. These products are more vulnerable to microbial ...
Macroscopic and microscopic study of Datura stramonium, Azadirachta indica AND Bidens pilosa.
(2012)
Datura stramonium, Azadirachta indica and Bidens pilosa, are herbal drugs of global importance
used for the treatment of different ailments. At global, regional, national and local levels, the end
users of these drugs ...
A retrospective study of the diagnosis, treatment patterns and therapeutic outcomes of bacterial pneumonia in adult hiv/aids patients in KNH
(2012)
HIV/AIDS is a viral infection in which the affected individuals develop a
progressive failure of the immune system. The infection occurs mainly by transfer
of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate or breastmilk. ...
The maternal and fetal outcomes among women with obstetric emergencies referred to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Obstetric performance is assessed in terms of maternal and neonatal morbidity and early perinatal and maternal mortality. The known cases of maternal mortality in our set-up are namely haemorrhage, obstructed ...