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To Assess Urological Complications of Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The definative diagnosis of prostate cancer is histopatholological proof of neoplastic changes in prostate biopsies. TRUS(Transrectal Ultrasound) guided prostate biopsy is the recommended mode of diagnosis, however in our ...
Helicobacter Pylori Antigen in the Mothers Stool and That of Their Children in Kakamega County Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background:Helicobacter pylori prevalence in children may be affected by
the infection status of the mother as speculated by recent studies and the family
socio-economic status. Studies done in Kenya have not tried to ...
Assessment of Antidiabetic Medicines Use and Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Lacor Hospital, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that is on the rise and causes serious health problems. Appropriately chosen antidiabetic drug therapy controls the associated complications ...
Determinants of under-five mortality in Kenya: an application of Negative Binomial Regression analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Under-five mortality is a key indicator of the state of public health of a society. Globally, approximately six million children die every year before reaching their fifth birthday. Although the global ...
Peripheral Arterial Disease Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attending the Chest Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be the leading causes of death among COPD patients, with ...
Factors associated with obstetric fistula repair failure among women admitted at Gynocare women’s and Fistula Hospital in Kenya, 2012-2016: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal hole that connects a woman’s vagina and bladder or rectum or both leading to continuous leakage of urine and/or stool. It is estimated to affect about 2 million women in the ...
Formulation and Evaluation of Oro-Dispersible Paediatric Sildenafil Tablets Using Jute Plant Mucilage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Sildenafil citrate a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor is a vasodilator used in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension in both adults and children. In the latter, no dose specific formulation is locally available. ...
Factors Associated with Fetal Macrosomia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The World Health Organization defines macrosomia as absolute birth weight of 4000 grams and above. It occurs in 0.5%- 15% of pregnancies worldwide and is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes that is mostly ...
Effects of Acute Physical Exercise on Coagulation in Obese Subjects and Its Relation to Blood Lactate and Lipid Levels
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND
Long term physical activity is beneficial in reduction of both body weight as well as attendant death from cardiovascular diseases. However activation of haemostasis has been reported in laboratory analysis ...
A Validation of the “twist” Score in Diagnosis of Acute Testicular Torsion in the Acute Scrotum in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The acute scrotum is a common urological emergency. The differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum is broad. A focused history and physical examination can at most times make an accurate diagnosis. A common cause of acute ...