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Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to management of snake-bites at a public health facility in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Snakebites are a neglected medical problem worldwide; nevertheless they cause considerable suffering to people especially in less privileged areas resulting in significant morbidity and mortality with a considerable ... -
Diagnostic criteria and pregnancy outcomes in patients with cervical insufficiency at Kenyatta National Hospital from 2010 to 2013.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Prematurity is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity in Kenya and globally. Cervical insufficiency has been known as among the causes of premature delivery and especially recurrent preterm ... -
The diagnostic role of ultrasonography in patients with thyroid gland enlargement at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya (E. Africa).
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Background /\ prospective cross section study was carried out at the Department or Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine of the University of Nairobi, the X-ray Department of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the ... -
Diagnostic Utility Of Modified Cell Block From Fine Needle Aspirates Of Thyroid Nodules At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a standard screening tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of thyroid nodules. It is a safe way of evaluating thyroid nodules. However this technique has some limitations ... -
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, ... -
Diagnostic value of modified triple test for evaluation of palpable discrete breast masses in young women
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-11)Background: Palpable 'breast masses are a common breast symptom in young women and a source of anxiety. Fortunately a majority of these masses are benign. Triple assessment using clinical breast examination, sonograghy and ... -
Diagnostic value of ultrasound in renal diseases in adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1995-09)A total of 105 patients who underwent renal ultrasound at Kenyatta Nation Hospital during the study period qualified for inclusion in the study group. There were 54(51.4%) males and 51 (48.6%) females. The commonest ... -
The Diagnostic Yield of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Pathologies During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: A Comparison Between Indirect Laryngoscopy and Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy Findings
(Uon, 2021)Background: Evaluation of the larynx and pharynx areas is not always performed during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy(OGD) despite the oropharynx and laryngopharynx being bypassed to get to the oesophagus. Laryngopharyngeal ... -
Dialysis Recovery Time and Its Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Patients with ESRD on maintenance haemodialysis are known to have reduced Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). One of the major factors postulated to contribute to this phenomenon is prolonged Dialysis ... -
Diazepam: its use in anaesthesia and intensive care therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, from january, 1980 to December, 1984.
(University Of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1985)A retrospective study was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital on 1369 patients who received diazepam for anaesthesia and for intens ive therapy in the period between ... -
Dietary Patterns, Nutritional Status and Dental Caries Experience Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Attending City Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopment condition that is diagnosed in early childhood. Various studies globally, reveal that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have unique dietary patterns that ... -
Directed evolution of the α -L-fucosidase into an α -L- transfucosidase for synthesis of oligosaccharides.
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Disclosure of HIV/AIDS and adherence to haart among HIV infected children
(School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Adherence to antiretroviral medications is critically important for the success of therapy in patients treated for HIV infection. Many barriers exist which make adherence to HAART difficult for children and ... -
Disease Activity and Adherence to Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Disease activity among RA patients in Kenya has been found to he high inspite of majority of them being on disease modifying antirheumatic drug(DMARD) treatment. Adherence to DMARDs can be challenging and multiple factors ... -
The Disposition of Schistosomicidal Drugs
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders Among School-going Children Aged 6-12 Years in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) are a common co-occurring condition of childhood onset and are of significant public health concern. Yet, the prevalence of these conditions among Kenyan Children is not ... -
Distal femoral fractures pattern and management at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH): a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Background. Distal fractures of the femur affect mainly the young and economically productive age group, hence socioeconomic implications for the patient and their dependants. Objectives. The immediate objective of ... -
The distribution of rural health facilities: a case study of Mumias and Butere Divisions, Kakamega District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1979)The overriding theme in this dissertation is that the present distribution of rural health facilities is imbalanced and that it does not pay sufficient attention to the tenets of the country's physical planning policy. It ... -
Distribution Of Salmonella Typhi Antibodies In The Sera Of Healthy Blood Donors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background A survey of literature revealed that among infectious diseases, typhoid fever is widespread in Kenya. Widal test is still widely used in the diagnosis of this disease. Interpretation of Widal test depends on ... -
Distribution, Patterns and Severity of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Motorcycle Crash Victims at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Road traffic crash injuries constitute a major public health burden and has led to an increase in morbidity, disability and mortality for the victims. Motorcycle crashes (MCC) contribute a large proportion ...