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Desquamative gingivitis amongst patients with autoimmune bullous dermatoses at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical presentation on the gingiva that has been associated with various systemic diseases. An erythematous, ulcerative or a combination of clinical features is noted. This ...
Prevalence of and factors associated with diarrhoeal disease in moderate to severely malnourished children aged 6 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in
developing countries particularly in children. Increasing evidence suggests that malnutrition is
the underlying reason for the ...
Profile of vitamin D levels among African men presenting for prostate cancer treatment at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Few studies have examined vitamin D profile in African men with prostate cancer.
Considerable epidemiological, in vitro, in vivo and clinical data support an association between vitamin D deficiency and prostate ...
Prevalence of hyponatremia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with pneumonia
(2013)
Background
Pneumonia remains the leading single cause of childhood mortality. It’s associated with several complications the commonest being hyponatremia. Studies done in the western countries have reported a high prevalence ...
Breastfeeding practices during the neonatal period among mothers delivering at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
INTRODUCTION: Exclusive breastfeeding is among interventions with proven effectiveness in reducing neonatal mortality and 22% of neonatal deaths could be prevented by timely initiation of breastfeeding
JUSTIFICATION: ...
Factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at selected public hospitals in the Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This research study is about factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at the
Mombasa County. The study was undertaken to examine the factors that affecting cervical
cancer diagnosis and treatment at the ...
Antiphospholipid Antibodies In Patients With Venous Thrombosis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoimmune immunoglobulins directed against protein phospholipid complexes. They have been associated with, among other manifestations, an increased risk of thrombosis. The ...
Assessing the availability of preconception care within health facilities in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Pain management practices during wound care in patients with moderate to major burn injuries, in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)
Introduction: Daily burn wound care procedures lead to trauma and excruciating pain and this is
associated with longer bed occupancy and poor outcomes. Because of different components of
pain and ever changing pattern ...
The cerebro- placental ratio as a prognostic factor of fetal outcome in patients with hypertensive states of pregnancy in third trimester at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction
Hypertensive states of pregnancy affect maternal and fetal circulations (1). The pathophysiology can be assessed safely and non-invasively by Doppler `ultrasound using arterial Doppler indices of umbilical ...