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Case Reports And Commentaries In Obstetrics And Gynaecology:
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Lifestyle-related risk factors for non-communicable diseases among professionals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
In the developing world, infectious diseases remain a major cause of death. Over
the past two decades, any advances against infectious diseases have been reversed
.by the rise of HIV-related disorders. Against this gloomy ...
Intraoperative thermal dynamics
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The role of anaesthesiologists is to maintain physiologic homeostasis during the
peri operative period, a time when alteration in body temperature is common. Anesthetics
create a state ofpoikilotherrnia in which body ...
Clinical and pathological characteristics of HIV discordant couples at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background:HIV discordance is common in African couples .Despite knowledge on the
population dynamics,epidemiology and transmission of HIV in stable couples, we do not have
data on their clinical, pathological and sexual ...
Assessment Of ,pulmonary Functions In Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia In Steady State At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common genetic
disorders with more than 200 million carriers of sickle cell traits worldwide.
With increasing survival into adulthood there has been an increase in chronic
organ ...
Factors affecting provision of oral care by nurses in the intensive care unit at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Background: Intensive care unit (leU) patients have complex oral care needs.
Inadequate oral care may predispose ICU patients to nosocomial infections.
Recentinitiatives have sought to improve the qua1ityand evidence ...
Prevalence Of Carotid Artery Stenosis And It's Risk Factors In Patients With Ischaemic Stroke As Seen In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background: Stroke is the third most common cause of death worldwide and a leading
cause of severe disability. Carotid artery stenosis is an important cause of ischaemic
stroke and therefore closely related to cardiovascular ...
Prevalence and patterns of use of alternative therapies amongst outpatient clinic attendants in Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)
Alternative medicine includes systems, modalities and practices which are used to treat or
prevent diseases which are outside the modes and methods of treatment practiced by the
dominant health care system of a society ...