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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected adolescents at Kangundo District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescents as those aged 10–19 years. They represent 25% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. Eighty-two percent of the estimated 2.1 million adolescents aged 10–19 ...
Dental age estimation in children attending a university dental hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: There are various circumstances when the chronological age of a child
needs to be verified but due to lack of legally approved documentary evidence, age has to
be conventionally estimated. Determination of ...
The Spectrum Of Radiographic And Sonographicfindings In Patients With Shoulder Pain At The Department Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Shoulder pain is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. Prevalence
estimates vary from 6.9% to 26% in the general population. The most frequent cause of
shoulder pain is rotator cuff disease. Shoulder ...
Application of in vitro – in vivo correlation (ivivc) as a predictive tool for bio-equivalence studies for generic paracetamol immediate release tablets.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
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ABSTRACT
Medicines regulatory authorities among developing countries, particularly in Africa, are
increasingly demanding that data on bioequivalence studies should be included when
applying for marketing authorization ...
The magnitude and factors associated with loss to follow up among children attending the Hiv clinic at Kangundo level four hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in enrolment
and care of HIV-infected children in Kenya. Their long-term survival depends on lifetime
adherence to antiretroviral therapy. African studies ...
Response To Initial Therapy In Acute Asthma Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Emergency Departments
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is a globally significant Non Communicable Disease (NCD) affecting persons of all ages but whose prevalence varies widely from one region to another. ...
Dentofacial trauma in selected contact sports among high school students in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION: Physical activities such as sports which are competitive at all levels are increasingly becoming popular worldwide. In light of this, Kenyan youth are participating more in competitive sports. Unfortunately ...
Adequacy Of Acute Pain Management In Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background:
Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue
injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound
healing, prolonged hospital ...
A Grounded Theory of Regaining Normalcy: Health Seeking Behaviour and Reintegration of Patients With Obstetric Fistula in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya. Formed as sequelae to obstructed labour, the women endure urinary and faecal incontinence, foot drop, social ...
Characterisation of Mutations In Exons 6 and 7 of the Tp53 Gene in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the commonest type of oral cancer accounting for over 96% of all reported oral cancer cases. GLOBOCAN 2012 reports the prevalence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Kenya ...