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Evaluation Of Response To Imatinib Mesylate Therapy Among Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients As Seen In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Without treatment, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) progresses from a
chronic phase (CP) followed by an accelerated phase (AP) and then to the blast phase
(BP).The approval of imatinib mesylate by the Food and ...
The Prevalence Of Co-Morbid Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Persons With Intellectual Disability
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The simultaneous presence of one or more additional disorders with the initially identified illness in the same person has been a topic receiving considerable attention in the study of mental disorders in children that are ...
Assessment Of Association Between Anxiety, Depression And Alcohol Use Disorders Among The Deaf In Nairobi East
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Globally, few studies have been done amongst the Deaf, resulting in little empirical data which relates to the prevalence and distribution of psychiatric symptoms and diseases amongst this population. Regionally ...
An Audit Of The Management Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND
DKA is the most serious hyperglycemic emergency in patients with both Type 1 & 2 DM. The
mortality rate is still high in developing countries. Standard DKA management guidelines ensure
optimal management.
...
Attenuation of The Cardiovascular Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation are stimuli associated with a transient rise in the heart rate and blood pressure from a sympathetic outflow. Ablation of this sympathetic response would minimize the risks of ...
Prevalence Of Anthracycline Induced Cardiomyopathy Amongst Cancer Patients Treated At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background Cardiovascular complication is a major consequence of cancer treatment.Anthracycline induced cardiomyopathy is a known cause of long term morbidity and mortality among patients withcancer surviving chemotherapy. ...
Remarks at the University of Nairobi Alumni Association
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Time To Presentation And Diagnosis In Patients With Esophageal Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Cancer of esophagus (Ca-O) is the eighth most common cancer in the world and is ranked sixth amongst the leading causes of cancer death. Ca-O is a major health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. A high incidence ...
Determinants For Correct Diagnosis Of Preeclampsia Among Women Seeking Antenatal Services At Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Preeclampsia is one of the five chief causes of maternal death. Early diagnosis
greatly reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Guidelines have been developed
in Kenya on the parameters and ...
Efficacy Of Mobile Phone Use On Patients Retention In Care In Postnatal Clinic In Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2018)