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Granulocyte function in stable CRF and end-stage renal disease patients on haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)Phagocytosis and the ability to kill Candida albicans in-vitro (candidacidal activity) In three groups of subjects were compared: Group 1 - patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance haemodialysis (H.D) ... -
Granulosa Cell Tumour of the Ovary: a Descriptive Cohort Study in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) of the ovary is a rare neoplasm accounting for about 2% - 5% of primary ovarian neoplasms. The major functions of granulosa cells include the synthesis of sex steroids and various ... -
Gross presentation and histomorphological changes of placentae in patients presenting with intrauterine foetal death at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: A stillbirth or intrauterine foetal death (IUFD) is defined as a product of conceptionweighing ~500g or with gestational age >22 weeks without evidence of life at birth but other authors regard the lower ... -
A Grounded Theory of Regaining Normalcy: Health Seeking Behaviour and Reintegration of Patients With Obstetric Fistula in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya. Formed as sequelae to obstructed labour, the women endure urinary and faecal incontinence, foot drop, social ... -
Growth and development of abandoned babies at Kenyatta National Hospital and some children homes in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1995)A cross-sectional survey was conducted on abandoned babies aged 1-18 months at KNH and 7 Children's homes in Nairobi from December 1993 to January 1995. A total of 82 abandoned babies were recruited. Each abandoned ... -
The gynaecology long commentary review of gynaecological cancer morbidity in provincial general hospital Kakamega
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2004)Background. Despite the socioeconomic improvements and the development of interventions, little progress has been made in reducing the prevalence of reproductive tract cancers in the recent decades especially in the ... -
Gynaecology long commentary:A Study to determine Knowledge and Attitudes, Regarding Vasectomy almong non medical male workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1990)Vasectomy i still not widely practiced.by couples seeking contraceptive in Kenyatta National Hospital. 61% of the non-medical workers were,aware of the procedure, 39% were not aware of the procedure. iowever , 30% of ... -
Haematological manifestations in cyanotic heart diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital And Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Cyanotic heart disease results in inadequate tissue oxygenation. This in turn triggers increased erythropoietin release from the kidneys in an effort to increase the red cell mass so as to increase oxygen ... -
Haematological Parameters in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that results in multi-systemic inflammatory damage. It’s often severe and can affect virtually all organs including the hematologic system. Its ... -
Haematological Problems in Renal Failure
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Haemodialysis - The Experience At Kenyatta National Hospital - A Retrospective And Prospective Study
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1985)Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ... -
Haemodialysis catheter related infections among patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis in the renal unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2005)Background Vascular access is the "Achilles heel" of haemodialysis. Different types of angioaccess are in use and of this, catheters constitute the majority. One of the major drawbacks to the catheter accesses is various ... -
Haemodialysis vascular access function in dialysis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The number of patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) worldwide has been on the rise. Vascular access (VA) is the life-line for the majority of these patients when on haemodialysis (HD). VA related ... -
Haemostatic disorders in patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Haemostatic disorders (thrombosis and haemorrhage) are increasingly being investigated and assessed as factors that influence outcome of treatment of solid tumors including breast cancer. There is little data available on ... -
Haemozoin is not associated with severe disease and poor outcome in kenyan children admitted to a Coastal District Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)Malaria pigment (haemozoin) is the insoluble end product of haemoglobin digestion by the malaria parasite P Jalciparum. This is phagocytosed by the mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells of the body which leads to the ... -
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 ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers at Naivasha district hospital maternal and neonatal units.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Health care associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the vulnerable groups like the neonates and a majority of these infections are due to contamination of HCWs ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers in the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Previous studies conducted in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Newborn Unit (NBU) reported high prevalence rates of neonatal sepsis, an important contributor to the high neonatal mortality rate. Hand hygiene is the ... -
Handling of pharmaceutical waste in community pharmacies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)BACKGROUND Pharmaceutical waste is waste consisting oflor containing pharmaceuticals which have expired or are no longer needed and their containers or items containing or contaminated with pharmaceuticals. Enforcing ... -
Health and sexuality among out of school adolescents in an urban slum in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1999)In the last decade, the reproductive health and sexuality of adolescents has received increasing recognition world-wide. Several factors have accounted for these new trend. more than half of the population in developing ...