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Prognostic Role Of Procalcitonin In Children With Sepsis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The management of the early stages of sepsis plays a crucial role in the outcome of each patient. Part of this involves the use of appropriate antibiotic ... -
A propective review of the imaging findings in magnetic resonance imaging of the brain
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)A prospective study was conducted at the Diagnostic Center in Nairobi, Kenya between the period January 1 - December 31 2003. The aim of the study was to analyze the pattern, age and sex distribution of cranial pathologies ... -
Proper research of traditional medicinal plants and their uses in the Masaai Community of Kenya
(2014)Approximately 80% of the rural populations in developing countries rely on traditional medicinal plants for their health care needs. As a result, people have developed their knowledge of these traditional medicines through ... -
Proportion and Causes of Delayed Initiation of Occupational Therapy Among Children With Cerebral Palsy Receiving Care at Ubuntu Life Foundation in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background National cerebral palsy registrations suggest that cerebral palsy (CP) prevalence is around 1.8–2.3 cases per 1000 children worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the estimated prevalence of CP is 2.9 (2.4–3.6) per ... -
Proportion of Variant Anatomy of the Circle of Willis and Association With Other Vascular Anomalies on Cerebral Ct Angiography
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE There is a wide variation in the anatomy of the CW in different individuals and population groups. Knowledge of variant anatomy of the circle of Willis is important for general radiologists, ... -
Prospective comparison of open intramedullary nailing and plate fixation of femoral diaphyseal fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)This was a prospective comparative study of the outcomes between patients with femoral diaphyseal fractures treated with open intramedullary nailing and those treated with open reduction with plate fixation. It was carried ... -
A prospective randomised controlled study comparing intra-operative and post-operative analgesic efficacy of clonidine with bupivacaine for caudal block in paediatric surgical procedures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Caudal analgesia is the most popular and commonly used regional block in paediatric surgery. It continues to offer a safe and effective intra and postoperative analgesia for many surgical procedures in the region of the ... -
A prospective study of court referrals to a forensic psychiatric clinic at the maximum security unit Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, February - September 1986
(School of Medicine, 1987)This project presents a prospective study of 151 consecutive court referrals examined for mental status before or during trial over a period of thirty weeks. A formal psychiatric diagnosis was made on 119 (78.8%). As ... -
A prospective study of factors that Influence early outcome of severe Traumatic brain injury in different Age groups at the Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Four factors influencing short term outcome of sixty seven patients with severe head injury managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the months of October and November 2009were analyzed. These were patients with ... -
A prospective study of premature rupture of membranes at Kenyatta National Hospital
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A prospective study of the causes treatment and complications of acute hand infections admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of one year
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2000)This was a prospective study that focussed on acute hand infections admitted to the Kenyatta National hospital's orthopaedic wards between 1 st July 1999 and 30th June 2000. A total of 78 patients were recruited into the ... -
A Prospective Study On Crush Foot Injuries At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Crush Foot Injury is a common injury seen at Kenyatta National Hospital. Most of these injuries result from road traffic accidents and objects falling on the person’s feet. Most of them result in extensive soft tissue ... -
Prospective study on radiological manifestations of Burkitt's lymphoma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1992)The radiological features of Burkitt's Lymphoma were assessed in 49 children with a histological diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital Paediatric wards. The commonest radiological ... -
A prospective study on the cystoscopic findings in the initial evaluation of gross haematuria at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2006)Design: A prospective observational study over a duration of 6 months. Objective: To document the main cystoscopic findings in the initial evaluation of gross haematuria. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital, a Teaching ... -
A Prospective Study on the Factors That Affect Changes in Endothelial Cell Density and Central Corneal Thickness Over a Three-month Period After Phacoemulsification at an Eye Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The ultrasonic energy during phacoemulsification cataract extraction results in pathophysiological mechanism that induce changes in endothelial cell density (ECD) and central corneal thickness (CCT). Objective: ... -
Prospective Urban Epidemiology Study ( Pure)
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Prostate specific antigen in male patients over 40 years with prostatism at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Objective : To co-relate clinical features of protatism with plasma prostate specific antigen (PSA) in male patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Setting: KNHurological clinics and urological wards Nairobi ... -
Pruritus In Patients On Maintenance Haemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital: Quality Of Life And Associated Factors
(UoN, 2019)Dialysis associated pruritus causes impairment in quality of life and increases mortality. Even then, it is not well characterized and hence lacks effective treatment. Objectives: To estimate the extent and disability ... -
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome at Kikuyu eye unit, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)A cross-sectional study was carried out at K.E.U to determine the prevalence of XFS and its associated ocular features. A total of 491 patients (274 F and 217 M) aged 50 years and above, were examined during the study ... -
Psychiatric aspects in infertile women seen at the gynaecology clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchol of Medicine, 1987-04)The main objective for this study was to survey and show the nature and magnitude of psychiatric morbidityassociated with infertility. Literature review revealed that research work in this field is scanty and often difficult ...