Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Hallux Valgus in a Hospital Population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Hallux Valgus is an irreversible foot deformity that’s often overlooked by the surgeon and medically unknown to the patient. Despite its abundant mention in literature, prevalence is not known and keeps on ... -
To Assess Urological Complications of Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The definative diagnosis of prostate cancer is histopatholological proof of neoplastic changes in prostate biopsies. TRUS(Transrectal Ultrasound) guided prostate biopsy is the recommended mode of diagnosis, however in our ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Patients in Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2015-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND There is worldwide concern of rapidly increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, there is paucity of resistance surveillance data and updated antibiograms in Kenya. This study was undertaken in Kenyatta ... -
Stinging nettle and neem enhance antibody response to local killed and imported live infectious bursal disease vaccines in indigenous chicken in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Immune responses are critical for protection of chickens from infectious bursal disease (IBD). In this study, the antibody response-enhancing effect of drinking water supplementation of 1% stinging nettle and neem on ... -
Creatine Phosphokinase Serum Levels in Acute Closed Isolated Femur Fractures.
(University of Nairobi, 2017).1 BACKGROUND Soft-tissue injuries in closed fractures are less obvious than in open fractures, but still have enormous importance. The evaluation of soft tissue injury in closed fractures can be much more difficult ... -
An Observational Study On Blood Transfusion Requirements In Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy /myomectomy For Uterine Fibroids In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal tumors of the uterine myometrium that often appear during childbearing years. In Kenyan Public hospitals, surgery for Uterine Fibroids is mainly by Total abdominal hysterectomy and ... -
Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Risk Factors for Severity in Neonates With Suspected Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden decline in renal function resulting in the inability of the kidneys to excrete nitrogenous wastes. The criteria for neonatal AKI vary among different ... -
Development Of guidelines For Early Diagnosis Of Childhood Brain Tumors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background-Brain tumors are the second commonest tumors after leukemia and the commonest solid tumors in children. Childhood brain tumors (CBT) are the commonest cause of cancer related deaths in children and adolescents. Delayed ... -
A systematic review of neonatal treatment intensity scores and their potential application in low-resource setting hospitals for predicting mortality, morbidity and estimating resource use.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Treatment intensity scores can predict mortality and estimate resource use. They may therefore be of interest for essential neonatal care in low resource settings where neonatal mortality remains high. We ... -
Validation of Modified Alvarado Score in Hargeisa Group Hospital (Hgh) Somaliland: Diagnostic Accuracy in Acute Appendicitis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: In the diagnosis of Acute appendicitis (AA), its clinical supported by laboratory and radiologic investigation. Confirmatory (Gold standard) test is histopathology. There is need for an easily available protocol ... -
Low Dose Combination of Morphine and Ketamine Versus Standard Dose Morphine Alone in Pain Control During Change of Dressing in Adult Burn Patients. A Parallel Group, Randomized Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Burn injuries occur when the skin is exposed to excessive heat with resultant extensive tissue damage. A cardinal element in the management of burn injuries is the performance of change of dressing that normally ... -
Clinical Patterns of Focal Intracranial Suppuration, and Common Causative Organisms, as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital ; a Prospective Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Focal intracranial suppuration continues (FIS) to be serious life threatening condition in developing nations due to lack of widespread availability of computerized tomography, and in the background of ... -
Profile of Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Children Aged 3 Months to 12 Years With Fever and Convulsions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fever and convulsions in children can be caused by bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, severe malaria, febrile convulsions and other central nervous system pathologies. Performance of a lumbar puncture is important in ... -
Correlation Of Maternal Characteristics And Birth Asphyxia At Kenyatta National Hospital And Pumwani Maternity Hospital In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Birth asphyxia is a serious condition in the neonate worldwide. It is the second leading cause of neonatal mortality at 24% in the world. It is caused by events that have roots in the ante partum, intrapartum ... -
Prevalence of Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Post mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a common complication after mastectomy. This is pain persisting 2 to 3 months after mastectomy or any other type of breast surgery is performed. Post mastectomy pain ... -
A Validation of the “twist” Score in Diagnosis of Acute Testicular Torsion in the Acute Scrotum in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acute scrotum is a common urological emergency. The differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum is broad. A focused history and physical examination can at most times make an accurate diagnosis. A common cause of acute ... -
Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ... -
A Survey on Outreach Anaesthesia Services in Selected Surgical Camps in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Broadly defined, medical camps are stationary or mobile short term medical interventions for target communities, generally lasting from a day to a week. Surgical outreach aims to improve access to surgical ... -
Diagnostic Value of a Lateral-flow Urine Lipoarabinomannan Assay in Adults With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Tuberculosis, as an infectious illness, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The burden of disease is felt mostly in the middle and low income countries. Among persons living with HIV/AIDS, ...