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Profiles of vitamin D among patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic debilitating condition of undetermined cause. It affects numerous extra- articular organ systems. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone synthesized in the skin by ...
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences
associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic
illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ...
Risk Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Morbidity and Mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background;
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ...
The efficacy of pectoral nerve blocks for acute pain management following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital : a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Management of acute pain following breast surgery remains a challenge to both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist. There are various recommendations from anesthesia and surgical groups on multimodal anesthesia ...
Comparison of Apgar Scores and Umbilical Vein Oxygen Saturation Among Neonates Who’s Mothers Had Spinal Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Delivery With Either Supplemental Oxygen or Room Air
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
During spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery, some anaesthesia practitioners do not administer supplemental oxygen routinely to low-risk mothers. Benefits of maternal oxygen supplementation on both the ...
Cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with severe mental illnesses admitted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Early cardiovascular mortality has been observed in people with severe mental illness (SMI) when compared to matched counterparts in the general population. A high cardiovascular mortality risk has been found ...
Do Not Resuscitate” Orders: Current Practice and Factors Influencing Decision Making in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are not commonly in use in the Kenyan health care system and decision making surrounding these orders may be complicated by cultural, religious and societal influences. There is ...
Epidemiology and Molecular Characterization of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia Species Infecting Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Farms in Peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Livestock production contributes 12% of the Kenyan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 40 % of the Agricultural GDP. Milk is the main livestock product and urban and peri-urban areas provide a ready market, which has led to ...
Prevalence and Handicap of Hearing Loss in the Older Adult at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Hearing loss is the second most common chronic health problem in the older adult and a known to cause significant psychosocial embarrassment, stigma and a significant risk of environmental injury. It is an ...
Prevalence of suicidality among people with substance use disorders at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: The World Health Organization estimates that within the next five
years 15 to 30 million people around the world will attempt suicide every year, with
10% of these being successful in their attempts. ...