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Management outcome of adult urinary fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) (1994 -1998)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2002)The study was carried out between January 1994 and December 1998. This was a retrospective study in which data was retrieved from the patient's files at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) medical records department. The ... -
Management Outcome Of Wilms' Tumour In Kenyatta National Hospital (a Ten-year Retrospective Study)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)A total of 119 patients with Wilms tumuor were reviewed and analyzed. The ages at diagnosis varied from 4 months to 15 years. There were more male than female patients(male:female = 1.9: 1). The age incidence decreased ... -
Manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus infected children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008-10)Objective: To compare the prevalence of various dermatological conditions between highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) - naive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - infected children and HIV uninfected children at ... -
Manifestations of HIV and aids in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck region in adults at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of surgery, 2006)Aim: To determine the range and pattern of Head and Neck otorhinolaryngological manifestations of HIV and AIDS. Settings: ENT -HN unit, Medical wards and eee of Kenyatta National Hospital. Methodology: A descriptive ... -
Markers of Microbial Translocation in Hiv-infected and Hiv-negative Adults in a Kenyan Urban Centre: a Cross-sectional Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The incidence of non-communicable diseases in persons infected with HIV has been on the increase, due to persistent chronic immune activation and inflammation despite effective HAART. Passage of microbes from the ... -
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 ... -
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2007-02)Background In 2005 AIDS claimed another 3 million lives and it relentlessly threatens millions more. Despite global and national efforts to quell the pandemic, 40.3 million people are currently living with HIV - the ... -
The maternal and fetal outcomes among women with obstetric emergencies referred to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Obstetric performance is assessed in terms of maternal and neonatal morbidity and early perinatal and maternal mortality. The known cases of maternal mortality in our set-up are namely haemorrhage, obstructed ... -
Maternal and neonatal outcome following caesarean section under spinal versus general Anesthesia in Kenyatta National Hospital maternity theatre
(Department of surgery-university of Nairobi, 2009)The risk of maternal death with caesarean section is four times that associated with all types of vaginal Birth. Poor maternal and neonatal outcome are more commonly associated with general anesthesia for cis as compared ... -
Maternal and perinatal outcome in Patients with eclampsia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Eclampsia is defined as pre-eclampsia complicated with convulsions and/or coma. The incidence of eclampsia is 0.2%-0.5% of all deliveries globally 2. It is a common obstetric emergency in Kenya and it ... -
Maternal body mass index and hypotension in patients undergoing caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pregnancy and obesity are both independently associated with increased anaesthetic risks. This study sought to determine the incidence and severity of hypotension in patients with a raised BMI undergoing CS under spinal ... -
Maternal Determinants of Neonatal Mortality Among Mothers Delivering in Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal mortality is a major global health concern especially in the African continent and accounts for 40% of all child mortality globally and 60% in middle and low income countries.Available statistics have ... -
Maternal determinants of neonatal mortality among mothers delivering In Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Background: Neonatal mortality is a major global health concern especially in the African continent and accounts for 40% of all child mortality globally and 60% in middle and low income countries.Available statistics have ... -
Maternal factors predisposing to early-onset Neonatal sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity unit
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Neonatal sepsis, defined as sepsis within the first 28 days of life, is a major risk factor for neonatal mortality and accounts for about 1 million deaths annually. Early onset neonatal sepsis is acquired ... -
Maternal group b streptococcus colonization and the associated early maternal and neonatal outcomes at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Group B streptococcus is a gram positive streptococcus that is a major cause of bacterial infections in the perinatal period including amnionitis,urinary tract infections,endometritis in the pregnant women ... -
Maternal knowledge and practice of Porridge preparation and storage in the home
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Food safety entails all the conditions and measures that are necessary during the production, processing, storage, distribution and preparation of food to ensure that it is safe, sound, wholesome and fit for ... -
Maternal knowledge, attitude and practices toward: childhood diarhoea in a rural community
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Maternal mortality at Kenyatta National' hospital (Nairobi, Kenya) 2000-2008
(Department of obstetrics/gynaecology, 2009)Developing countries account for majority(99%) of maternal deaths globally. These countries have committed themselves to reducing maternal mortality by three quarters by the year 2015, in line with the millennium development ... -
Maternal Predictors Of Perinatal Transmission Of HIV At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus has been shown to be the main route of transmission to children accounting for 90% of new paediatric HIV infection in Kenya. Prevention of perinatal ...