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An Audit of the Use of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Neonates With Respiratory Distress, Admitted to the Newborn Units of Four County and Sub-county Hospitals in Kenyatta - (a Cross-sectional Observational Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal respiratory distress is the most frequent indication for admission to the newborn unit (NBU). International and Kenyan guidelines advocate for the early use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) ... -
Audit on the Use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure at Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background : CPAP is a form of positive airway pressure ventilation in which a constant level of pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper respiratory tract and is mostly used in preterm ... -
Autoimmune profile in insulin dependent diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1985)131 patients with IDDM attending K.N.H. were studied. The mean age of onset of IDDM was 20.1 years. There was a male predominance with M:F ratio of 1.4:1 There was a low prevalence of IDDM among first degree relatives ... -
Automating the PMTCT processes for Busia County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV is still a major cause of death in children under the age of five, the majority of whom contract HIV from their mother during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding. This transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers ... -
Autonomic nervous function in patients with the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1995)Thirty five patients (19 males and 16 females), with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) clinical case definition, were studied to establish the prevalence ... -
Autopsy Brain Findings in Preeclampsia and Eclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are common pregnancy disorders and are the second most common cause of maternal mortality. They have diverse neuropathological presentations including stroke, intracranial haemorrhages, ... -
Autopsy Findings Of The Thymus In Cases Of Fatal Paediatric Severe Acute Respiratory Conditions At The Kenyatta National Hospital Farewell Home.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The thymus, together with the bone marrow plays a major role in primary lymphopoiesis. It is retrosternal organ that weighs up to 15 grams in the paediatric population. Physiologically the thymus is responsible ... -
Availability, Prices, Affordability, and Quality of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Access to essential medicines and vaccines can save 10 million lives a year globally with 4 million of these in Africa and South East Asia. A third of the global population lacks reliable access, with poor ... -
The Average Glandular Dose in Digital Mammography and Breast Tomosynthesis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background and Purpose: Imaging is essential for accurate breast diagnosis and early detection of breast cancer. Population screening with mammography is the only intervention proven to reduce mortality from breast cancer ... -
Average Third Trimester Fasting Blood Sugar Level and Poor Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women With Pregnancy Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital – Retrospective Descriptive Cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background The prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, a form of hyperglycaemia recognised for the first time in pregnancy, is increasing globally. The prevalence at Kenyatta National Hospital was 11.6% in ... -
Awareness and attitude on kidney organ donation and transplant among Healthcare professionals and caregivers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction to the Study Kidney transplant is now the preferred renal replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease. Most transplant programs worldwide are plagued with organ shortages. Awareness and ... -
Awareness and Predictors of Uptake of Palliative Care Services Among Patients With Advanced Cancer Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Life-limiting cancer has a profound effect on the individual and their family member's health and well-being. The effects can range from psychological, physical, social and spiritual health of the patients ... -
Awareness Of Chronic Kidney Disease, Its Predictors And Self Management Behaviours Among High Risk Patients In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common and growing problem worldwide. Despite the high worldwide CKD prevalence and the discovery of effective measures to prevent or slow its progression this disease still remains a ... -
Awareness of insecticide treated bed nets among mothers and use among children that attend maternal child health (MCH) clinic in Butere District Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)INTRODUCTION: Malaria kills 3000 children each day in Sub-Saharan Africa". Promotion of ITNs is not only an important aspect in control of malaria among the general public but more so among children aged five years and ... -
Awareness, Accessibility and Preferences of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Girls Aged 15-24 Years on Management for Abortion Complications at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is typically regarded as 10-19 years of age however, as evidence shows that growth continues well into early 20’s, the definition used in ... -
The baboon (papio anubis) –plasmodium knowlesi model for placental malaria
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pregnant women and foetal well-being are compromised by malaria due to downregulation of normal maternal immune response during pregnancy. Consequently cell mediated immunity (Th1) is suppressed and as a result, the ... -
The baboon as preclinical model for assisted reproduction
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Bacteraemia and urinary tract infection complicating malarial infection in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2001)Background: Morbidity and mortality from malaria remains high, even with appropriate treatment. Complicating pathologies may contribute to this state. There is laboratory evidence of altered immune function at different ... -
Bacterial and Fungal Isolates From Operating Theatres at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Hospital operating theatre equipment and the environment air may harbour bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungal spores. Susceptible patients undergoing surgery in such an environment may develop post-operative ... -
Bacterial colonization profile in endo-tracheally intubated patients in the intensive-care unit,Kenyatta National Hospital, and the rationale for antibiotic therapy
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993)A prospective study on the bacterial colonization profile of the respiratory tract was carried out on fifty-six (56) patients admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Intensive- Care unit, and intubated for at least ...