Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Mass Spectrometric Quantification and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lipstick and Eye Shadow Products in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Heavy metal presence in lipsticks and eye shadows is of public health concern since the contamination poses potential health risks and environmental pollution. Some of the deleterious effects of these metals include damage ... -
Dengue Virus Infection: Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics; and Outcomes of Patients Admitted Due to Dengue in Mombasa-kenya a Multicenter Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Dengue infection is an acute vector-borne viral disease. The annual incidence is estimated at 390 million infections per year, with approximately 20,000 annual deaths worldwide. Clinical and laboratory ... -
Blood Sugar Patterns in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality, contributing to a significant proportion of admissions to Critical Care Units (CCUs) internationally and in Kenya. Outcomes are ... -
Effects of the First 72 Hours of Positive Fluid Balance on the Development of Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock. (a Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Septic shock is defined as severe sepsis with evidence of cardiovascular system dysfunction. A state of shock causes inadequate tissue perfusion that leads into inadequate oxygen delivery to meet cellular ... -
Adherence to Anti-epileptic Drugs and Seizure Control Among Patients Attending Kawe Clinics in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease affecting the brain. Adherence to drugs is a major issue in chronic diseases, with non-adherence being the largest predictor of poorly epilepsy control. There ... -
Evaluating Management and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Admitted With Covid-19 Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome at the Aga Khan University Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background: The Covid 19- pandemic has seen a surge of patients with ARDS across many intensive care units globally. While most people with Covid 19 infections develop only mild or uncomplicated disease, the World ... -
The Prevalence of Iron Overload and Relationship Between Blood Transfusion, Iron Overload and Hepatotoxicity in Children With Sickle Cell Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Blood transfusion, essential in the management of sickle cell disease ultimately leads to the accumulation of exogeneous iron. Iron overload which is often undetected is pathological to the body. Serum ferritin ... -
Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance With Intervention Guidelines for Patients’ With Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Back Ground: Nausea and vomiting is one of the distressing symptoms that patients receiving chemotherapy face. Majority of patients on chemotherapy experience chemotherapy-Induced nausea and vomiting that have debilitating ... -
Chest Radiographic Scores at Admission Correlated to the Mortality of Covid-19 Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The chest radiograph is a common diagnostic modality used in the assessment and management of pulmonary infections. Chest radiography is therefore, often the first imaging investigation obtained in the diagnostic ... -
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Parainfluenza Virus and Human Adenoviruses’ Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics and Associated Factors in Kenya: a Retrospective Investigation 2007-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) of viral origin lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), human parainfluenza virus(HPIV), and human Adenoviruses (HAdV) ... -
The Spectrum and Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Profiles of Fungi Obtained From Sputum of Tuberculosis Patients at Selected Reference Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Opportunistic fungal infections and antifungal resistance represent a major global health challenge. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, malnutrition, cancer, and other immunosuppressive conditions are ... -
Community-based Lifestyle Intervention for the Management and Control of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults Attending St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Implementation of interventions targeting risk factors associated with lifestyle could significantly control MetS ... -
Morphology and Variant Anatomy of the Mandibular Canal in a Kenyan Population: a Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: The mandibular canal (MC) is a bony conduit within the mandible originating from the mandibular foramen and terminating at the ipsilateral mental foramen (MF). It transmits the inferior alveolar neurovascular ... -
A Survey of the Radiation Protection Practice of Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Using Ionizing Radiation in Somalia
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The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Ocular Findings in Persons With Albinism in Bujumbura, Burundi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Persons with albinism have varied ocular problems which can cause visual impairment or blindness. Moreover, there is a paucity of data on ocular findings in persons living with albinism in Africa particularly ... -
Determination of the Effects of the Thermal Enhancement Process on Gemstones Using X-ray Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study determined the effects of an optimized thermal enhancement process on the quality of the ruby, sapphire, amethyst, and smoky quartz gem samples from Taita-Taveta County in Kenya. The study sought to improve the ... -
The Incidence and Early Outcomes of Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leaks Following Oncologic Esophagectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Oncologic Esophagectomy is a cornerstone in the management of resectable esophageal cancer, with postoperative anastomotic leaks a common complication. Few studies have looked specifically at the mortality and ... -
The Prevalence of Depression Among Menopausal Female Teachers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Menopause is generally well-tolerated in most women. Many studies, albeit inconsistent findings have shown that during the menopausal phase, women are 2 – 5 times more likely to get depression than in any other ...