Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Cytomegalovirus infection among kidney transplant recipients attending Kenyatta national hospital outpatient clinic: a retrospective observational study
(2016)Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) causes significant morbidity and mortality among Kidney Transplant recipients (KTR). Kidney transplant recipients are at risk of acquiring CMV infection and progressing to active disease. ... -
Serum magnesium levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending the diabetes out-patient clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Magnesium plays a key role in many body cell processes. There is an established association between hypomagnesaemia, poor glycaemic control and diabetes complications. Hypomagnesemia in critically ill diabetic ... -
Optimizing tuberculosis contact investigation and linkage to care in Nairobi, Kenya TB KWISHA
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The World Health Organization End Tuberculosis (TB) Strategy is geared towards zero deaths, disease and suffering due to TB, including TB-related stigma, worldwide. Optimal TB contact investigation (CI) impacts ... -
The burden of respiratory symptoms and prevalence of spirometric abnormalities among HIV infected patients at the Kenyatta national hospital comprehensive care centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In recent years, attention has been drawn to the increasing prevalence of several non- infectious pulmonary complications linked to HIV infection. The prevalence and type of spirometric abnormalities, factors that alter ... -
Prevalence of aortic arch anatomical branching variants in Kenyan population as shown on contrast enhanced chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) a cross-sectional study done at the Radiology Department Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(2017)Introduction The classical or normal anatomical aortic arch (AA) is left-sided and the commonest branching pattern of the AA comprising of three vessels. These are the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT), the left common carotid ... -
The acceptability of routinely offered pediatric HIV testing at Mbagathi hospital pediatric outpatient clinics
(2018)Background: Routine screening for HIV is timely and cost-effective(1) but low uptake rates have been reported in general outpatient clinics(2). Routine HIV testing in the outpatient setting is not done well and missed ... -
Assessment of venous thromboembolism risk and prohylaxis practices among elective surgical patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and preventable complication of surgery. It’s risk is determined by various factors with surgery being one of them. Thromboprophylaxis is effective and safe in surgical ... -
Early post-operative complications and factors influencing their outcome, following inguinal hernia repair as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Complications after inguinal hernia repair are relatively common, whose incidence is higher after emergency and recurrent hernia repairs compared with elective repair. With the transition to tension-free repair, hernia ... -
Factors associated with acceptability of HIV test screening among women receiving post abortion care at Juba Teaching hospital, South Sudan: A cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Knowledge of HIV in South Sudan is extremely low with 45 percent of women aged 15- 49 having ever heard about the virus. The country hasThe country hasThe country hasThe country hasThe country hasThe country ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2002-11) -
Morbidity patterns and treatment effects in Human schistosomiasis Mansoni in two areas of Machakos and Makueni Districts, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1995)The objectives of the present study were to study morbidity patterns due to schistosoma mansoni infection in relation to prevalence and intensity of infection in two different areas of Machakos and Makueni districts in Kenya. -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and gynaecology
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Obstetrics and gynaecology short and long commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Possible mechanisms of thrombocytopaenia during schistosoma mansoni infection in the Mouse and in Man
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Schistosomiasis is a chronic debilitation and sometimes fatal disease which is estimated to affect at least 200 million people in the tropical and subtropical countries. -
Sporozoite challenge and trasmission patterns as determinants of occurrence of severe Malaria in residents of Kilifi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1994)A study was conducted in Kilifi district, Coast province, Kenya to examine the relationships between malaria parasite transmission and severe malaria. -
Leukaemia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979)The main objective of the study was to show that leukaemia was more common in Kenyan Africans than has been the belief from impressions. Literature review revealed that there have been sporadic case reports of leukaemia ... -
Case reports and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(2005-11)BACKGROUNG: Hypetensive disorders in pregnancy remain a major contributor of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Current data is needed in KNH on the treatment of severe preeclampsia in the obstetric unit. OBJECTIVE: ... -
Geophagy and other selected factors as potential risks for enhancing transmission of intestinal helmiths in pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)A cohort study was conducted to assess geophagy and other potential risks for enhancing the trasmission of intestinal helminths in pregnant and lactating women in thirty-nine selected villages in Usigu Division, Bondo ... -
Case report and commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 2003)