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The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of Gynecological Disorders
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background
Pelvic disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide-Studies
have shown that MRI is invaluable in evaluating the female gynecological pelvis
where Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound (US) ...
The effect of amoxycillin on Morbidity after paediatric Adenotonsillectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
Adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectony continues to be commonly
performed in most 'Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Units especially in the paediatric age
group. Though it is generally safe surgery there are potential ...
Clinical risk index for babies (CRIB) II score as a predictor of neonatal mortality among low birthweight babies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2005)
Background: Neonatal deaths, especially among the LBW babies, are of major concern in
the Newborn unit of Kenyatta National Hospital. Several instruments have been developed
to predict initial mortality among the LBW ...
Estimation of blood loss during elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2006)
Blood loss from major surgery IS a great challenge which has become even more
significant considering the unavailability of blood for replacement during surgery. It was
therefore prudent to determine the amount of blood ...
The Risk Factors Associated With The Development Of Nutritional Rickets In Children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2000-03)
A study to determine the risk factors associated with development of nutritional
rickets in children at Kenyatta National Hospital was carried out. It was a case
control study. Sixty three children under 18 months of age ...
A study of the pattern and management of intra-articular fractures of the knee as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(2007)
Intra articular fractures of the knee form a significant portion of patients with skeletal
injuries.They mainly occur in the economically productive young population which leads
to varied socio-economicimplications to ...
The Prevalence And Pattern Of Trachoma In Meru North District Kenya
(2005)
Todeterminethe prevalence and pattern of Trachoma in Meru north district, a
communitybased study was conducted.Meru North, which was formally known as
Nyambene,isone of the thirteen districts that make up Eastern Province. ...
Prevalence of refractive errors among primary school children in Makueni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
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Objective:
ABSTRACT:Prevalence of refractive errors among the primary school children of
Makueni District, Kenya.
To determine the magnitude and pattern of significant refractive errors in
primary school children ...
Efficacy and tolerability of low dose stavudine in HIV-infected patients attending a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-11)
Background
Stavudine is widely used in developing countries due to its low cost, availability in fixed
dose combinations and better initial tolerability compared to zidovudine. However, it is
associated with mitochondrial ...
The Prevalence Of Abnormal Cervical Cytology In Hiv Positive Mothers At Six Weeks Postpartum At K.N.H
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Cancer of the cervix is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among
women especially in the developing world where cervical cytology screening is not
readily available to the general population. Cervical ...