Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Etiology and risk factors of bacterial wound infections
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007)Background: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is a referral center serving patients from Kenya and beyond. There are several departments among them orthopedics which houses many patients with wounds, some of which are ... -
The Formulation Of Stable Adrenaline Eye Drops For Use In The Management Of Glaucoma
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1981)The different factors affecting the stability of adrenaline in solution have been examined with a view to producing a pharmaceutically active eye drop prep~ration of adrenaline. It was important that such a formulation ... -
Molecular diagnosis of coinfections with Human bocavirus and genotyping kenyan Isolates of the emerging virus
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)In Kenya, most surveys on viral respiratory tract infections, often, have always concentrated on the classical pathogens, which are respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza and influenza virus as ... -
The case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Objective: To evaluate surgical treatment of Mission Hospital. Methods: A descriptive retrospective analysis of 384 hysterectomies that were performed at St.Mary's Mission Hospital between 1st January and 31st December ... -
A Study Of The Pattern Of Gunshot Wound Injuries As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital (July 1994-June 1999)
(University of Nairobi.Department of surgery, 2000)This was a five year retrospective study on the pattern of GunshotWound (GSW) injuries between July 1994 and June 1999. A total of 225 patients files were retrieved from the Department of Medical Records of Kenyatta ... -
Prevalence and determinants of low birthweight among the children born in 1987 in Mombasa and Khale Districts of Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)Low birth weight is a major associated cause of perinatal and infant mortality, and young childhood morbidity. Several studies/surveys show that LBW is a major problem in many Kenyan rural districts. Kwale district is ... -
Some Aspects Of Dilated Cardiomyopathy As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital With Emphasis On Echocadiographic Features
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1985)A total of 37 patients were studied, 16 males and 21 females. The ages ranged from 13-78 (mean! Almost all the males (except one) were 30 years and above, while the females showed a peak in the twenties followed ... -
Eosinophil Response To Trauma And Infection
(1981)A prospective study of an aspect of body response to trauma and infection using eosinophil count as a parameter conducted at the Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of eight months is presented. A good correlation ... -
Significant refractive errors as seen in standard eight pupils attending public schools in Langata division, Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Medicine, 2004)A cross sectional community based study of significant refractive errors as seen III standard eight pupils attending public schools in Langata Division, Nairobi Province, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine ... -
Childhood Thermal Injuries At Kenyatta National Hospital. A Socio-economic And Aetiological Study Over A Two Year Period.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980)Burns (Thermal) injury is a common cause of admission to the hospital. All age groups are affected. Majority of thermal injuries do occur in chl1dre. below fifteen years of age. The symptoms of thermal injuries are ... -
A comparative study on efficacy, tolerability, and some metabolic side-effects of propranolol and hydroflumethiazide in adult African patients with mild to moderate hypertension
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)A prospective study to compare propranolol monotherapy and hydroflumenthiazide monotherapy in adult African patients with essential mild to moderate hypertension was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital. 60 men and ... -
Vitamin A Supplementation And Measles Outcome At, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)A double blind controlled clinical trial, on the effect of Vitamin A supplementation on the immediate outcome of measles, was carried out at the infectious disease Hospital (IDH), of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) ... -
Risk factors of childhood malnutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months in Makuyu division, Maragua district, Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2006)A descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at assessing the risk factors of childhood malnutrition in Makuyu division of Maragua District was carried out between the months of December 2002 and April 2003. The survey ... -
Role of mean arterial pressure in monitoring severe head injury patients at a tertiary hospital
(2008)BACKGROUND: Maintenance of cerebral blood flow (CBF) depends on a balance between intracranial pressure (lCP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP). In traumatic head injury, ICP is raised interfering with normal-CBF. Invasive ... -
Prevalence of HCV, genotypic subtypes and HCV-HIV co-infection in various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Objective: To determine the seroprevalence and genotypes of HCV infection and prevalence of HIV co-infection among various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population. Study Design and Setting: This was a prospective ... -
Case records and commentaries for the examination of mastership of medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990-04)The Government of Kenya has incorporated antenatal care into care for some years now. While regular evaluation services is essential, this has not been quite adequately partly because antenatal data collection" system ... -
Review Of Omphaloceles (Exomphalos) In Kenyatta National Hospital 1976-1985
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)A retrospective study of the omphlocele has been done. The study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital which is the referral hospital for the Republic of Kenya and the teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine ... -
Adequacy of monitoring of intravenous Fluids in elderly patients in Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background Iatrogenic problems arising from inappropriate IV fluid therapy can increase morbidity and prolong hospital stay. Among those at risk, are the elderly patients as they have a high burden of cardio respiratory ... -
Extent Of Myocardial Damage After Open-heart Surgery As Assessed From Serial Plasma Enzyme Levels
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2001)Open-heart Surgery with all its associated complex equipment, techniques for myocardial preservation and improved surgical technique, is largely still considered to be in its infancy. Morbidity and mortality as a result ... -
The Incidence Of Congenital Malformations In Newborns At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)The pattern and the incidence of congenital malformations among7,355 consecutive births at Kenyatta National Hospital,was studied over a period of one year. The overall incidence of externally discernible malformations ...