Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Short Term Outcomes in Neonates With Acute Kidney Injury on Peritoneal Dialysis in Renal Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is commonly seen in neonates and is associated with other comorbidities. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been the preferred modality of renal replacement therapy because it is easy to use, cheap and ... -
Accuracy of ultrasound-guided versus palpation-guided biopsy of palpable breast masses in women at Kenyatta National Hospital: a randomized controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. More than 90 percent of patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital with complaints of breast disease have a palpable breast mass. The American ... -
The causes and pattern of presentation of male factor infertility as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Infertility is defined as the incapability of attaining a pregnancy after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. A considerable body of literature on the causes of female infertility exists, but there ... -
Characterization and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms contaminating ultrasound probes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Patients subjected to ultrasound probes are at risk of microbial contamination including Staphylococcus aureus strains resistant to methicillin. This has been linked to cross-contamination from one patient to ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Morbidity and Mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ... -
Profiles of vitamin D among patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic debilitating condition of undetermined cause. It affects numerous extra- articular organ systems. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone synthesized in the skin by ... -
Evaluation of the Practice and Adequacy of Current Pain Management Following Caesarean Delivery in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Between March & May 2019 a Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The global increase in caesarean deliveries is associated with a rise in the burden of postoperative pain which is ranked highest among undesirable clinical outcomes. Acute post operative pain remains ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ... -
Determinants of early surgical outcomes and complications following primary cleft lip and palate repair in selected Hospitals in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital craniofacial anomaly managed by plastic surgeons. Its surgery has revolutionised over the last half century. However, there is no consensus with respect to the ... -
Ultrasonographic evaluation of placental thickness in normal singleton pregnancies for estimation of gestational age in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Ultrasonography is so far the most effective and safest method of estimating gestational age (GA). A new parameter, placental thickness (PT), can be used to evaluate the placental growth and estimate the age ... -
Indications and early complications of double – J ureteric stents as seen at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: Double - J ureteric stents have been in use in urological practice to facilitate drainage of urine to the bladder since the 1960s. The benefits of DJ ureteric stents in individual patients are clear, but ... -
Safety, Tolerability and Adherence of Dtg-based Regimen Among Adult Hiv Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (ISTIs) are the latest drugs to be introduced for management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). A fixed dose combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen containing ... -
Chest CT findings in Hiv a descriptive cross-sectional study on the abnormal patterns encountered on chest CT scan images of adult Hiv patients at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Pulmonary complications of HIV are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality related to the disease as most patients with HIV encounter at least one pulmonary complication in their lifetime. Imaging plays ... -
Prevalence of pre-malignant cervical lesions among Hiv-positive women on haart attending home care clinic at St. Francis hospital Nsambya, Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Cervical cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer related mortality in Uganda. In sub-Saharan Africa, one in six women will develop cancer during their lifetime, and one ... -
Modeling Socio-demographic Factors as Covariates for Choice of Modern Family Planning Method Among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years a Multinomial Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Family planning refers to information, ways and methods to help people decide whether to have children and also do it at the right time. It comprises of a varied array of contraceptives and they include pills, ... -
Psychosocial challenges experienced by Caregivers with children undergoing chemotherapy at the pediatric unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The diagnosis of childhood cancer is a critical life event that impacts the psychological status of children and their parents. Due to this, caregivers of children with cancer experience considerable psychological ... -
Clinico-pathological profile and treatment of multiple myeloma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a chronic B-cell malignancy that involves proliferation of neoplastic clonal plasma cell in the bone marrow with circulating monoclonal immunoglobulins or constituent chains in serum ... -
Immediate effects and outcomes of respiratory physical therapy on critically ill patients in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Respiratory physical therapy is an integral treatment intervention and is part of the multidisciplinary approach to the management of critically ill patients in intensive care units all over the world. It is ... -
Characterization of thyroid nodules using ACR 2017 tirads classification system and correlation with the bethseda FNAC system at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Thyroid gland pathology can be diffuse enlargement or focal nodules. Besides clinical examination, imaging and cytology play a key role in further evaluation of the varied thyroid pathology. All of these ... -
Iron Status in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Congestive heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is common among the elderly and tends to co-exist with other co-morbid conditions; anaemia, diabetes and hypertension among others. It is ...