Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Case records and commentaries
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2007-02)Background: Infertility is a complex disorder with significant medical, psychosocial, and economic aspects. Both the prevalence of infertility and the number of patients seeking treatment of this disorder are ... -
Prevalence of human papilloma virus among adolescents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2011)Background:Genital HPV infection is among the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. A clear causal relationship has been established between human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and the development of ... -
The etiology, presentation and management of acute upper limb traumatic peripheral nerve injuries among urban dwellers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)This was a descriptive prospective study to determine the etiology. presentation and management of acute upper limb traumatic peripheral nerve injuries among urban dwellers in Kenya as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital. ... -
A comparative study of cell blocks versus cytospins and Conventional smears in effusions and cyst fluids cytology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2011)Excess fluids of the serous membranes are often the first clinical symptom of malignant tumors or of their metastatic manifestation. In one third of malignant effusions cytologygives the first indication of malignancy. ... -
Recurrence rate after surgery in patients diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)Background: Recurrence of breast cancer after initial definitive surgery is considered an adverse event that affects the quality of life of a survivor and predicts overall survival. This study set out to establish the ... -
Effects of depot medroxy progesterone acetate use on cervical cytology of HIV positive women at a comprehensive care clinic in Kisumu, Kenya
(Department of human pathology University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: The use of the long acting hormonal contraceptive Depot Medroxy-Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) has been increasing in the last decade. The hormonal effects of this contraceptive agent on human cervical epithelium ... -
The impact of out-door air pollution on respiratory health and stunting in school children in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing Sciences, 2007)Introduction: Globally urban air pollution is estimated to be responsible for 800,000 premature deaths each year. Acute respiratory infections are ranked fourth in the share of disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Screening for pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV-infected pregnant women in Western Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2011)Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is the most common opportunistic infection affecting HIV-infected patients including pregnant women, yet screening for PTS is not routinely or systematically done in most Prevention ... -
Prevalence of personality disorders among substance abusers in drug rehabilitation centres in Kenya
(2011)Introduction: Personality disorders playa potential role in vulnerability to substance misuse and dependence. Very little information is available on the co-occurrence of different personality disorders (PDs) and drug ... -
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2007-02)Background In 2005 AIDS claimed another 3 million lives and it relentlessly threatens millions more. Despite global and national efforts to quell the pandemic, 40.3 million people are currently living with HIV - the ... -
Case Records and Long Commentaries
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Cytologic findings of the Prostate gland at autopsy by Touch imprint cytology
(Department of human pathology University of Nairobi, 2011)Introduction: Pathological conditions of the prostate include inflammation, prostate intraepithelial lesions and many types of carcinomas, 95% of which are adenocarcinomas. The gold standard in diagnosing prostatic ... -
Fertility rate and pregnancy outcomes of epileptic women at the neurology clinic in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Background: Reproductive health issues of women with epilepsy are complex and multifaceted. As a chronic and sometimes lifelong disease, epilepsy is particularly intertwined with all aspects of a woman's reproductive ... -
Effectiveness of diethylstilboestrol and low dose aspirin versus orchidectomy in the management of metastatic cancer of the prostate- a randomized trial
(2011)Background:Bilateral orchidectornyand Diethylstilboestrol (DES) though regarded as historical therapies, still remain useful alternatives in the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the prostate (CaP). This study aims ... -
Clinical spectrum and surgical implications of acute non-traumatic abdominal pain in childhood at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)Introduction: The diagnosis and management of acute abdominal pain forms a large part of the routine duties of physicians and surgeons. History and physical examination by themselves provide the diagnosis in two-thirds ... -
Obstetrics And Gynaecology Short And Long Cases
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Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing Sciences, 2007-08)Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata National Hospital (KNH) BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care. A nursing care plan best ... -
The pattern of retinoblastoma at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi
(2010)Background Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular tumour in childhood. Whilst survival in the developed world is over 95%. the case is not true for the developing world. The determination of the burden of disease. ... -
Prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital And City Council Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department Of Psychiatry School Of Medicine, Univeristy Of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives Mainobjective: To determine the prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital and City Council health centers in Nairobi. Specific objectives: To determine the ... -
Isolated distal radial fractures in children aged 6 to 15years: incidence of redisplacement after casting as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Aim The main aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of redisplacement of distal radial fractures in children aged between 6 and 15 years and factors contributing to it at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Metho ...