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Automating the PMTCT processes for Busia County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
HIV is still a major cause of death in children under the age of five, the majority of whom contract HIV from their mother during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding. This transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers ...
Prevalence and Management of Septic Shock Among Children Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Paediatric septic shock is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in all parts of the world mainly due to acute haemodynamic compromise. Early recognition and early goal directed therapy recommended by Surviving Sepsis ...
Pattern of Sepsis in General Surgical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Sepsis is defined as the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome with evidence of infection. In the absence of intervention, sepsis can lead to organ dysfunction which is a major cause of surgical mortality and ...
Serum Levels of Select Micronutrients in Primigravida With Preeclampsia Versus Normotensive Counterparts: a Case-control Study at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology that is unique to pregnancy. It remains to be one of the leading causes of maternal mortality as well as morbidity and long-term disability to mothers ...
Diagnostic Value of a Lateral-flow Urine Lipoarabinomannan Assay in Adults With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background Tuberculosis, as an infectious illness, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The burden of disease is felt mostly in the middle and low income countries. Among persons living with HIV/AIDS, ...
Quality Of Sleep And Sleep Disorders In Adult Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction
The burden of poor sleep quality and sleep disorders is higher amongst patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis compared to the general population and is associated with increased morbidity ...
Pattern Of Long Bone Fractures In A Paediatric Population At Kenyatta National Hospital 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Paediatric injuries, both accidental and non-accidental are a global public health problem. In
developed countries injuries account for majority of the mortality in the paediatric age group
after 1 year of ...
Correlation Of Maternal Characteristics And Birth Asphyxia At Kenyatta National Hospital And Pumwani Maternity Hospital In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Birth asphyxia is a serious condition in the neonate worldwide. It is the second leading cause of neonatal mortality at 24% in the world. It is caused by events that have roots in the ante partum, intrapartum ...
Serum magnesium levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending the diabetes out-patient clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Magnesium plays a key role in many body cell processes. There is an established association between hypomagnesaemia, poor glycaemic control and diabetes complications. Hypomagnesemia in critically ill diabetic ...
Profile of Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Children Aged 3 Months to 12 Years With Fever and Convulsions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Fever and convulsions in children can be caused by bacterial meningitis, encephalitis,
severe malaria, febrile convulsions and other central nervous system pathologies.
Performance of a lumbar puncture is important in ...