Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Etiology and pattern of neonatal conjunctivitis
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2002)A prospective case study was carried out at Kenyarta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital. The study aimed to determine the infective spectrum in cases of neonatal conjunctivitis. This included detection of ... -
Assessment of drug utilisation and patient knowledge on management of hypertension
(2008)Hypertension is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. It is a chronic disease and hence requires long-term management. Inadequate control leads to complications that may be fatal if not treated. 5-10 % of the general ... -
The impact of partial kangaroo mother care on growth rates and duration of hospital stay of low birth weight infants In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)lntrod uction: Neonatologists Rey and Martinez in Bogota, Colombia introduced kangaroo mother care in order to cope with the overcrowding, recurrent nosocomial infections and scarcity of resources in hospitals caring ... -
Pattern of radiological imaging modalities for maxillofacial skeletal injuries in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)INTRODUCTION:A review of 200 patients who presented in three major hospitals in Nairobi for maxillofacial skeletal trauma (MFST) imaging in a five- year period from Jan. 1998to Dec. 2000. OBJECTIVES:To show the pattern ... -
Infective Endocarditis n Children admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital - a retrospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)This is a retrospective study, presenting the clinical and aetiologic features of infective endocarditis, in 45 children aged 0-15 years, seen over a six year period (January 1975 to December 1980), at the Kenyatta ... -
A cute abdomen in children as seen in the paediatric surgical unit at Kenyatta National Hospital: presentation and problems of diagnosis.
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Maternal knowledge, attitude and practices toward: childhood diarhoea in a rural community
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Utilization of performance appraisal results by nurse managers for staff development in public hospitals
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Performance appraisal is a structured formal interaction between a subordinate and a supervisor that usually takes the form of a periodic interview (annual or semi annual) in which the work performance of a subordinate ... -
Diazepam: its use in anaesthesia and intensive care therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, from january, 1980 to December, 1984.
(University Of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1985)A retrospective study was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital on 1369 patients who received diazepam for anaesthesia and for intens ive therapy in the period between ... -
Assessment of correctness of inhalation technique among asthmatic children and Their caretakers at the Kenyatta national Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Asthma is a major cause of morbidity among children throughout the world and it is currently estimated to affect more than 300 million people. Its diagnosis is mainly clinical based on history although it can ... -
Possible correlation of extent of skin involvement with serum uric acid levels in patients with psoriasis at Kenyatta National Hospital - Nairobi.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1981)94 patients with psoriasis were studied. It was found that psoriasis was rare before the third decade of life. Only 11.7% of patients were aged up to 20 years. No patient was found below the age of ten years. There was ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1986)In this rural study group, teenage pregnancy occured in 17.3% and gravida mothers over 3G years were 5.2%. Only 3.5% attended antenatal clinic in first trimester, with majority attending in 2nd trimester and early 3rd ... -
The Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C And, Hiv Markers And α-fetoprotein Levels In Patients With Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of alpha-fetoprotein levels, HBsAg, IgGanti-HBc, anti-HCV and HIV antibodies among patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma at KNH. Study design & ... -
Radiation skin doses to patients undergoing abnomal computed tomographic examinations
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Radiation is always a medical concern as it may induce cancer and hereditary defects ..The use of CT has increased rapidly in the past decade due to the increased medical diagnostic applications of this imaging modality. ... -
Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at the Paediatric Emergency Ward (PEW) of Kenyatta National Hospital was studied. This was done over a three months period, September to December 1989. Two hundred and eighty ... -
Validation of C-reactive protein in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Neonatal sepsis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Inadequacy of microbiological laboratory facilities compromise ability to discriminate between neonates who need and those ... -
Case records and commentaries for the examination of medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology
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Diabetic retinopahhy in relaiton diabetic controlin patients attending diabetic clinic at Kenyatta Natidnal Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1980)A total of 95 patients attending diabetic clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital were picked at random for this study. j....J UT these did not keep the appointment for the eye examination and hence they were ... -
A comparative study of the post anesthesia care Practice between Kenyatta national hospital and Kenyan provincial hospitals
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is a specialized area where the patients coming out of anesthesia undergo intensive monitoring before being discharged to the ward. Authors have found an overall complication ... -
Case cecords and commentaries for the examination of medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1981)