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Acute Otorhinolaryngological Infections Associated With Febrile Seizures Among Paediatric Patients Presenting at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Febrile seizures (FS) are convulsions that are triggered by fever in children
between 6 months and 5 years of age without an underlying central nervous system disorder.
Acute Otorhinolaryngological infections ...
In Vitro and in Silico Pharmacologic Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Activity of Croton Species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Introduction
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the body's defence mechanisms and leads to many opportunistic infections. Globally, more than half a million individuals lost their lives in 2020 due to this ...
Availability, Prices, Affordability, and Quality of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Access to essential medicines and vaccines can save 10 million lives a year globally with 4 million of these in Africa and South East Asia. A third of the global population lacks reliable access, with poor ...
Profiles and Predictive Factors for Poor Outcomes in Patients Managed Surgically for Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) that bears a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Scanty data is available in our setup on PPU and the outcomes of surgical management ...
Erectile Dysfunction in Male Ebola Virus Disease Survivors in Western Sierra Leone a Health Facility Based Descriptive - Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: A normal sexual function requires intact neurological and vascular systems and their coordinated complex interactions. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is presumed to cause ED via both neurogenic and vasculogenic ...
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors Among Patients With Epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Introduction: Depressive disorders are common comorbidities occurring in approximately 34.5% of epileptic patients. Patients with depressive disorders are at high risk of self-harm and suicide. People with epilepsy are ...
Assessment of the Bacteriological, the Physicochemical Chemical Qualities of Drinking Water in Hargeisa, Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study was conducted to evaluate the quality and safety of drinking water in Hargeisa city,
Somaliland. Hargeisa water agency serves only 30% of the population, and the majority of
Hargeisa's population gets their ...
Vitamin D Levels in Children With Obstructive Adenotonsillar Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Adenotonsillar disease is a common problem for which children undergo surgery. Vitamin D plays an essential role in immunity, deficiency of which has been linked to disease in these lymphoid organs
Objective: ...
Effect of Intrapartum Normal Saline and Dextrose-saline Infusion on Course of Labour and Neonatal Outcomes Among Nulliparous Women in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2022)
ABSTRACT
Background: Labor is associated with an increased demand for energy due to increased skeletal and smooth muscle contractions. Adequate hydration and optimal glucose levels improves muscle performance during vaginal ...
actors Associated With the Initiation of Breastfeeding Within One Hour of Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Neonates be breastfed immediately after birth to reduce neonatal mortality, stimulate milk production, and reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. ...