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Outcome of Trans-radial Uterine Artery Fibroid Embolisation: a Kenyan Experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Uterine leiomyomas are the most frequent cause of non-cancerous pelvic tumours in women. In Kenyatta National Hospital and the Karen Hospital, most patients are treated medically and surgically with myomectomy ... -
Outcome of trial of labour in mothers With one previous caesarean section Scar at pumwani maternity hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Although introduction of lower transverse uterine incision for caesarean section has remarkably reduced the risk of uterine rupture during trial of labour (TOL), a consensus has not been reached on universal TOL for women ... -
Outcomes of children and adolescents admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta national hospital between February 2013- February 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, major, life-threatening complication that mainly occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the foremost cause of death in children with ... -
Outcomes of controllled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Background Infertility affects more than 80 million people worldwide with rates varying from less than 5% to more than 30% (1). The success ofIVF treatment depends on adequate follicle recruitment which is achieved ... -
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Study title: Outcomes of corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus at Eagle Eye Laser Centre Study objective: To determine the outcomes of cross-linking in keratoconus patients at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi from ... -
Outcomes of Haemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Factors That Affect the Maturation of the Created Arteriovenous Fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The arteriovenous fistula is the preferred long-term vascular access for chronic haemodialysis, due to its prolonged primary patency rates, has the fewest interventions and is associated with decreased morbidity ... -
Outcomes of induction of labor in women who delivered at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)Problem statement Induction of labor has been associated with poor maternal and perinatal outcomes compared with spontaneous labor (Guerra et al, 2009). Despite this, studies show that it is the fastest growing medical ... -
Outcomes of Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management in Low-risk Pregnancies at 39-41weeks in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, 2020: a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (RCOG), American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) and the WHO recommend induction of labor for pregnancies at 41 weeks gestation and beyond for ... -
Outcomes of Neonates Born to Adolescent Mothers: a Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, West Pokot County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a high risk state that needs specialized care during the antenatal period for a quality outcome. Pregnancies among adolescents have been associated with unfavorable maternal and neonatal ... -
Outcomes of pharmacological induction of labour at or near term at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Induction of labour is artificial initiation of uterine contractions after the period of viability, with the intention of accomplishing delivery prior to onset of spontaneous labor. It is performed when the ... -
Outcomes of Refractive Laser Surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi- a Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Study title Outcomes of refractive laser surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi: A retrospective case series. Study objective To evaluate the outcomes of refractive laser surgery at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi, ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 to 60 months on outpatient management in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)BACKGROUND AND STUDY RATIONALE Severe acute malnutrition remains an important underlying cause of morbidity and mortality for children under five years of age globally and locally. This study aims to evaluate the ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 – 59 months on outpatient management program in kitui county hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a 5–20 times greater risk of death than well-nourished children (UNICEF, 2012). Traditionally, children with SAM were rehabilitated within inpatient ... -
Outcomes of small intestines anastomosis after emergency laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective longitudinal study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Small intestine anastomosis is one of the commonest procedures in general suJtery. In Kenya where incidence of abdominal trauma is increasing, this procedure is important. At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), laparotomy ... -
Outcomes of surgery for primary congenital glaucoma in Kenya: a multicentre retrospective case series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
Outcomes Of Surgery For Primary Congenital Glaucoma In Kenya: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
Outcomes of the healthy heart Africa program on management of hypertensive patients in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hypertension is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular and renal diseases worldwide. Hypertensive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa have low hypertension awareness, treatment levels and control. ... -
Outcomes of Trabeculectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi: a Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Trabeculectomy is the commonest glaucoma surgery done at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and University of Nairobi (UON) School of dental sciences. Few studies have been done in Kenya to assess the outcomes of trabeculectomy. ... -
The Outpatient And The Staff Satisfaction With The Treatment Provided In A District Hospital-Kiambu
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Satisfaction studies with the outpatient Services have been done in the developed countries e.g. in America and Britain but fow if any exist in the developing countries. The aim of this research was to do a study in the ... -
Output and visual outcome of cataract surgery in the University of Nairobi outreach programme at litein
(University of Nairobi, 2001-11-22)No Abstract