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Variations and Bony Landmarks of the Maxillary Artery: a Cadaveric Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND: The maxillary artery (MA) is known to vary in the branching pattern, relation with the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) and its distances from conventional bony landmarks. These variations pose surgical challenges ...
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Detecting Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Early Breast Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Breast cancer is the second commonest malignancy among women in Kenya. Axillary nodal status is key to its management. Ultrasound guided FNA and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can be used. In our set up ...
Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Adjustment Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Children Aged 7 to 12 Years in Gaborone, Botswana: a Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Approximately 200 million children born in low and middle-income countries do not reach their full cognitive potential (Grantham-McGregor et al., 2007). Busman, et al., (2013) reported that children with HIV ...
Role of Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Cancer is a growing disease burden in our country.Contributing to it are central nervous tumours and most commonly glial tumours which are intracranial.knowing the type of tumour the patient suffers from dictates treatment ...
Early Childhood Caries Experience, Oral Hygiene Status And Associated Oral Health Habits Among Preschool Children In Tandale, Dar Es Salaam
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
A high Early Childhood Caries (ECC) experience in the primary dentition can manifest in negative impacts on the child's Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). It is reported that high prevalence and ...
Effect Of A Designed Warfarin Based Education Program On Patients’ Knowledge And Anticoagulation Control Among Adult Outpatients Attending Clinics At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Warfarin is a widely used oral anticoagulant drug for the prevention of thrombosis associated with atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The drug has a narrow therapeutic index thereby ...
Impact of Hydroxyurea on Frequency of Blood Transfusion in Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia a Retrospective Quasi Experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Study background:
Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a red blood cell disorder that occurs commonly in Sub- Saharan Africa. Most of the children affected often have low haemoglobin levels as a result of increased destruction ...
Determinants of Maternal Mortality During Child Birth Among Mothers Delivering at Yopougon Teaching Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background of the study: In Côte d'Ivoire, mother and child health is a major concern as maternal mortality persists at a high level.
Objective: The main objective of the study was to establish factors contributing to ...
Evaluation of Adequacy of Control of Chemotherapy Induced Vomiting in Paediatric Patients With Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side effect associated with various chemotherapy regimens. To mitigate this phenomenon, several classes of antiemetics are recommended for use before ...
Postmortem analysis of coronary atherosclerosis among youth dying of unnatural causes.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common causes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kenya with atherosclerosis contributing a major portion. There is a steady increase in its prevalence in the youth ...