Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The Effects of Recreational Noise Exposure on the Auditory System in Young Adults in Medical School in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction Exposure to hazardous noise levels can lead to hearing related problems like noise induced hearing threshold shifts (NITS), tinnitus and noise sensitivity. Recreational noise is on the rise and young adults ... -
Psychiatric Comorbidities Among Epileptic Patients Attending the Mathari Outreach Psychiatric Clinic in Kariobangi, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: It is appreciated that due to a number of factors related to the mechanism of the epilepsy and behavioral disorders, such as common neuropathology, developmental disturbances, effects of ictal neurophysiology ... -
The Effect of Recipient Site Bacterial Profile on the Percentage Take of Split Thickness Skin Graft at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Split thickness skin graft (STSG) is a common procedure but graft failure often occurs due to multiple factors. These factors includes infection, hematoma, poor surgical technique, and seroma formation among ... -
The Spectrum of Paediatric Abdominal Masses: Correlation of Imaging Findings and Histology.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Pediatric abdominal masses are a common source of morbidity and mortality more-so in Africa where resources are limited and therefore patients tend to present late with advanced disease. The aim of this study ... -
Prevalence and clinical correlates of prolonged neonatal jaundice, among neonates with jaundice, at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: prolonged neonatal jaundice (pnnj) is jaundice persisting beyond fourteen days in term and twenty-one days in pre-term babies. Globally, the incidence of cholestatic neonatal jaundice (nnj) is one in two ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Immunization Delays Among Low Birth Weight Infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, 15-20% of all births are low birth weight (LBW) majority in low and middle-income countries. The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014 states that 8% of all births were LBW. LBW infants are ... -
Placental Villous Changes Among Hypertensive and Normotensive Pregnant Women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Hypertensive pregnancy disease is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa, complicates 2.73% of pregnancies in Kenya and is one of the major causes of maternal deaths in Kenyan public health ... -
Assessment of adherence to guidelines for the management of acute bacterial meningitis in children admitted to kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: acute bacterial meningitis (abm) is a disease which if not adequately and promptly managed, can lead to serious adverse effects. Evidence based guidelines in the form of ministry of health basic paediatric ... -
Survival Rate of Patients With Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital; a Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Orbital Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an advanced stage of a spectrum of disease referred to as ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Orbital invasion may occur if left untreated or from residual tumour ... -
Biopsychosocial Effects of Chemotherapy Among Breast and Cervical Cancer Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cancer is a leading cause of mortality globally and breast and cervical cancers are two of the most common cancers among women. In Kenya, breast and cervical cancers cause the highest cancer related morbidity and mortality ... -
factors associated with stillbirth at banadir hospital, somalia: a case control study
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates in Patients at Moi County Referral Hospital, Voi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing worldwide concern to global health. Infections caused by these resistant organisms increase morbidity, mortality and treatment costs. This study was conducted at ... -
Characterisation and Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Industrial Effluent From Paint and Coating Industries in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In the recent past, the environment in both developing and developed countries have witnessed environmental degradation due to persistent metal ion pollutants among other pollutants. In this respect, a study was conducted ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Sodium Hypochlorite and Hydrogen Peroxide Products in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction The growing resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobial agents due to antimicrobial resistance calls for strategies geared on prevention of infection rather than treatment. It is for these reasons that ... -
Regulatory Compliance of Drug Safety Reporting in Clinical Trials Approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Drug safety reporting in clinical trial is a continuous activity that goes throughout a products life cycle. Drug safety reporting compliance in clinical trials is important in identifying participant’s safety ... -
Development and Evaluation of Pediatric Orally Disintegrating Paracetamol Tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to develop pediatric orally disintegrating tablets (PODTs) of acetaminophen that would be appropriate for pediatric patients. The limitations of commercially available paracetamol formulations ... -
Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Microbial Contamination in Herbal Medicines Used for Chronic Illnesses in Nairobi Metropolis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health Organization estimates that 70-80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicines for their primary health care needs. Herbal medicines may be contaminated with toxic metals, microbes and pesticide residues ... -
Formulation Development and in Vitro Characterization of Gastroretentive Floating Acyclovir Tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background:Acyclovir is the prototype DNA polymerase inhibitor used in management of herpes zoster infections. The bioavailability of the drug is beset by low solubility and low permeability at doses above 400mg. Consequently, ... -
Clinical predictors and genetic determinants of response to warfarin therapy in Kenya patients
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Warfarin is the most extensively used long-term oral anticoagulant in most parts of the world. However, sociodemographics, patients‘ clinical characteristics and individual‘s genetics contribute to inter-patient ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors for Nephrotoxicity Associated With Aminoglycoside Therapy Among Hospitilized Children at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background. Aminoglycoside antibiotics are routinely used in neonates for treatment of neonatal sepsis, meningitis and burns in synergy with beta lactam antibiotics and in older children for treatment of acute respiratory ...