Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Burn Wound Infection At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Descriptive Retrospective Study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1986)This is a retrospective study involving a survey of hospital records to determine the rate of burn wound infection at; the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Risk factors predisposing to the infection, the causative ... -
Etiology, risk factors and management of infectious diarrhoea in children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Infectious diarrhea is a common cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. World Health Organization attributes 3.5 million deaths a year to diarrhea, with 80 percent of these deaths occurring ... -
Psychological aspects of paediatric cancer patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)To establish the psychological status of paediatric cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital A cross sectional descriptive study of children with cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital. The study duration was from ... -
Some biochemical changes In children with Acute Falciparum Malaria
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)One hundred children with acute falciparum malaria attending Kenyatta National Hospital and 75 controls matched for age and sex, were the subjects of the study. Seventy five patients were compared with 75 available controls. ... -
Gliomas: Immunohistochemical Grading And Clinico-pathologic Correlations At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department Human Pathology, 2008)Background: Gliomas are the most common primary central nervous systemtumors, accounting for 48% of primary brain neoplasms. These are tumours arising from glial cells in the brain namely astrocytes, oligodendrocytes ... -
Reasons for early discontinuation of Subdermal levonorgestrel contraceptive Implants in family health options of Kenya clinics In Nairobi
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Nairobi, 2009)Premature removal and discontinuation of contraceptive implants is a cause of a sizeable expenditure in Kenya. Evaluation 0f the factors that influence the decision to remove the implants and being able to predict which ... -
Pattern of burns as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997)This was a hospital based descriptive prospective study of patients admitted to KNH with burns between is" January 2005 and 14thJune 2005. A total of two hundred (200) patients were recruited in the study. Their age, ... -
A comparative study of needle aspiration biopsy with histology in the diagnosis of enlarged prostate
(University of NairobiSurgery, 1980)Forty one patients with enlarged prostate were studied as regards their acid phospatase estimation, clinical findings on rectal examination and needle aspiration biopsy. The results of this study were compared with ... -
Prevalence of childhood iron deficiency anaemia in children visiting a peri-urban health care facility
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1995)Children of ages 6 months to 6 years were recruited in a cross-sectional survey to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and its associated factors in the Minnesota International Volunteers Health Facility, ... -
Culture Results From FNAC Specimens Suggestive Of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)The incidence of tuberculosis is high in Kenya and remains a senous health problem. Moreover the appearance of multi drug resistant strains of Mycobacteria tuberculosis (MDR- TB) and the high rate of association with ... -
The effects of injectable metoclopramine and ranitidine on the hydrogen ion concentration and volume of gastric aspirates in patients undergoing emergency.andelective caesaria
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)This study was carried on 160 adult patients who were undergoing emergency or elective caesarian section. They were divided into 4 equal groups of 40 patients each. All patients were classified as ASA 1 and ASA ... -
Clinical patterns of psoriasis Vulgaris in patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(2008)Psoriasis Vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disorder with abnormal epidermal differentiation and hyperproliferation. It is a common, chronic relapsing, condition with a strong genetic basis. It presents with different ... -
A plastic anaemia at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1973-1978
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1979-07)A total of 54 patients were diagnosed and treated for plastic anaemia between July, 1973 to December 1978 at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The sex distribution was equal. Most of the age groups were affected with the ... -
The Occurrence And Pattern Of Findings In Chest Radiographs Of Patients With Chest Trauma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)In developed countries, general trauma, which includes chest injuries, is the main cause of death in children and young adults under 40 years of age (5). In sub-Saharan Africa, general trauma is the third commonest cause ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in children and young persons appearing in the Nairobi juvenile court
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1998)This study was carried out among children and young persons 1Il difficult SOClOeconomic circumstances who had been brought to the Nairobi Juvenile Court. A total of 90 children and young persons between the age of 8 and ... -
Growth and development of abandoned babies at Kenyatta National Hospital and some children homes in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1995)A cross-sectional survey was conducted on abandoned babies aged 1-18 months at KNH and 7 Children's homes in Nairobi from December 1993 to January 1995. A total of 82 abandoned babies were recruited. Each abandoned ... -
The pattern of chest trauma (including the diaphragm) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)The results of a prospective study of patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi with chest and diaphragmatic injuries is presented. Data on ninety (90) patients was collected over a period of 6 months. ... -
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 ... -
Aflatoxin status in severe protein energy malnutrition as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Blood levels of aflatoxin were determined in 173 children. The resuLt s in 110 malnourished children comprisinb 37 ~wa$biorko~,26 marasmic kwashiorkorand 47 with marasmus are compared with 63 ag,ematched controls and ... -
Oral health status of 3-12-year olds in relation to their mothers' oral health, In three hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(2009)Background. Oral health is an integral part of general health. According to the Kenya National Oral Health Policy and Strategic Planning (KNOHP & SP 2002) the burden of oral diseases is worsening among Kenyan children ...