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Determination of blood lead levels and characterization of potential environmental exposures among children in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
BACKGROUND: Lead is a heavy metal which is introduced to the environment
by human activities. Excessive lead exposure through air, water, soil and food is
harmful to the health and intellectual development of millions ...
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in college students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) - Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)
Background
Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest atopic diseases world wide yet its epidemiology in Kenya remains sparse. Currently, there is only one questionnaire based study (ISAAC) in children documented
The ...
Access to health care: a case of hiv/aids Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in a Nairobi city informal settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Introduction and background
Access to health care is all about receiving support and treatment, the links between treatment and prevention and how they can combine to reduce the impact of infections; and the barriers to ...
Comparison of self-report and pharmacy pill count as measures of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Background
Assessment of adherence is an essential component of monitoring antiretroviral therapy. In Kenyatta National Hospital, self7caregiver reported adherence is used to assess adherence. It is not known how this ...
The incidence and risk factors of post-operative nausea and vomiting in ENT surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery has been shown to be a risk factor for
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Several risk factors have been
identified in different study population. The specific objectives were ...
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibody in transfused children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Objective. To determine the seroprevalence of HCV antibody in children with
history of exposure to blood/blood products at KNH.
Study design. A cross sectional survey was carried out in an attempt to describe
the ...
A review of outcome of pterygium excision at lions sight first eye hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)
OBJECTIVES
This study was conducted to review the outcome of pterygium, indications for
excision, the pattern of complication in relation to surgical technique, the recurrence
rate within the first six months post ...
Ocular manifestations in adults with intracranial neoplasms attending the neurosurgical unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Patients with intracranial neoplasm are routinely seen in
Kenyatta National Hospital at the Neurosurgical Unit. Most patients however do not
have a complete ophthalmologic assessment and are therefore not ...