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Diagnostic performance of smear microscopy and incremental yield of xpert in detection of pulmonary tuberculosis in Rwanda.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis control program of Rwanda is currently phasing in light emitting diode-fluorescent microscopy (LED-FM) as an alternative to Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) smear microscopy. This, alongside the newly introduced ... -
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage in the evaluation of abdominal trauma using the dipstick
(Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002-09)OBJECTIVE: To determine the accuracy and sensitivity of diagnostic peritoneal lavage in the assessment of intra-abdominal injury using the dipstick method. DESIGN: Prospective study, involving the performance of ... -
Diagnostic potential of serum vitamin E tocopherol and cholesterol levels in children with protein energy malnutrition in western Kenya
(Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Moi University, 2003)To determine the levels and diagnostic potential of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in western Kenya. DESIGN: Passive Hospital based study conducted on inpatients and outpatients. SET ... -
Diagnostic Radiology, yesterday, today and tomorrow
(University of NairobiDiagnosting imaging and radiation medicine, 1990) -
Diagnostic Significance Of Bone Marrow Reactive Plasmacytosis In Zimbabweans.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 1988-07) -
Diagnostic significance of radiographs on proximal surface caries in epidemiological surveys
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 1989)Ninety seven patients were examined for dental caries using two standard methods: (a) clinical examination based on WHO Basic Methods Oral Health surveys and (b) radiographic examination. Clinical examination method under ... -
Diagnostic ultrasound in abdominal disease--first experiences in Kenya.
(Department of Radiology and Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1980) -
Diagnostic utility of cerebrospinal fluid studies in patients suspected to have tuberculous meningitis. International Journal of Tuberculosis and lung Diseases. 2003;7(8):787-796
(University of Nairobi, 2003)No abstract available -
Diagnostic utility of cerebrospinal fluid studies in patients with clinically suspected tuberculous meningitis
(Department of Medicine, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi,, 2003)OBJECTIVE: To compare yields of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies in the diagnosis of tuberculosis meningitis (TBM). DESIGN: Prospective laboratory study, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. STUDY POPULATION: Consecutive ... -
Diagnostic utility of fine-needle aspiration cytology in the management of liver disease in a district hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2010-04)BACKGROUND: Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is a cost effective technique of obtaining cellular specimens for diagnoses. It has many advantages over large needle core biopsies that makes it quite suitable for ... -
Diagnostic utility of ultrasonography in hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction in a tropical country.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)The present study was undertaken to define the role of ultrasonography (US) in screening and diagnosis of hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction. Forty-five consecutive patients clinically suspected to have hepatic venous ... -
Diagnostic utility of zinc protoporphyrin to detect iron deficiency in Kenyan pregnant women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BackgroundIron-deficient erythropoiesis results in excess formation of zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), which can be measured instantly and at low assay cost using portable haematofluorometers. ZPP is used as a screening marker ... -
The diagnostic value of various features for acute lower respiratory infection among under fives.
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)One hundred and fifty children aged between 5 months and 5 years with cough of less than 2 weeks duration, and presenting at the paediatric filter clinic and paediatric observation ward of the Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Dialysis outcomes and practice patterns among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis at a private dialysis centre in Nairobi, Kenya between May 2016 and July 2016
(KMA, 2018)Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition caused by damage to both kidneys. It has become a major public health concern worldwide in the past decade and its prevalence is projected to rise in the coming ... -
Diarrhea including oral rehydration therapy.
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Diarrhea is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as being 4 or more watery stools in a 24 hour period. Diarrhea is identified as a major health problem worldwide. The prevalence and incidence of the condition is ... -
Diarrhoea Disease and Oral rehydration therapy in Kenya
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Diarrhoeal Disease due to Shigella, Salmonella and Enteropathogenic E. coli
(University of Nairobi, 1974)No abstract. -
Diazepam addiction in Kenya
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Die Generierung einer kulturspezifischen Symptomskala zur Depressionsmessung
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, 1996)Abstract: Sixty-four patients atteending the Kenyatta National Hospital psychiatric clinic with minor p.yychiatric disorders were assessed using the Enugu Somatization Scale with a view of eliciting the nature and types ... -
Diet quality affects the playground activities of Kenyan children
(Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1759, USACancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA:Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2005)The present study examined the effects of a school breakfast program on the activity level, emotional state, and social interactions of a group of Kenyan schoolchildren on the playground. Five hundred forty children in ...