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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Neuropraxic and Genitoperineal Complications Following Fracture Table Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background
Fracture tables are frequently used in lower limb surgeries, but they can result in complications like genitoperineal and neuropraxic injuries. These injuries include lower limb nerve damage, skin death, pudendal ...
Adverse Maternal-perinatal Outcomes and Associated Risk Factors in Hellp Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: HELLP syndrome complicates around 0.9% of all pregnant women and up to 20% of women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome has been significantly associated with adverse maternal-perinatal ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Attending Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre in Arusha, Tanzania Between December 2021 and March 2022. A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic mood disorder whose onset is within 4-6 weeks and up to 12 months after childbirth. 10-15% of women are affected by postpartum depression globally. PPD is associated ...
Clinicopathological Stratification and Early Surgical Outcome of Paediatric Medulloblastoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Brain tumors are the second most prevalent cancer in children, behind
Leukaemia, and the most common solid tumour. Medulloblastomas (MBs) are the most
prevalent malignant brain tumors in children (tumour grade ...
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Chronic Hypertensive Pregnant Women With and Without Superimposed Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) complicate 6-15% of pregnancies globally, and are associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. HDPs are the 3rd leading cause of ...
Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Treated at Two Fertility Centres in Nairobi; Prevalence and Associated Factors: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study With a Sub-group Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: WHO recognizes infertility as the 5th highest cause of disability under the age of 60 globally. Studies have shown a link between infertility and psychiatric problems, whereby earlier studies blame infertility ...
Hematological Findings in Pregnant Women With and Without Covid 19 Infection at the Nairobi Hospital Between 1st May 2021 and 31st August 2021.a Retrospective Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which majorly affects the respiratory system. It was first discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province and ...
A Study of Conditions Causing Carcass and Organ Condemnation During Meat Inspection and Their Financial Implications in Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Meat inspection is an important activity along the value chain that not only guarantee food safety but equally plays an important role in safeguarding public health. The overall goal of meat inspection is to provide risk ...
Incidence of Impaired Renal Function and Clinical Characteristics of Children 1 to 5 Years After Repair of Myelomeningocele at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a defect of primary neurulation that manifests at birth as a cleft in the vertebral column and the overlying skin resulting in exposure of spinal neural tissues, a persistent neural ...
Placental Histology and Perinatal Outcomes in Women Who Delivered at Term With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at Bungoma County Referal Hospital in 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a crucial underdiagnosed and poorly managed disease in our set up. It is a significant cause of perinatal morbidity, mortality, and poses health risks to the future child. ...