Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the usefulness of modified alvarado scoring system regarding early diagnosis of acute appendicitis and in reduction of negative appendicectomies at Kenyatta National hospital: a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the modified Alvarado score on the negative appendicectomy rate in acute appendicitis. SETTING KNH emergency department, general and paediatric surgical units, ... -
Case Records and Commentaries
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Intraocular Pressure Changes in Eyes Receiving Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide in Kikuyu Eye Unit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Objective: To determine the magnitude and pattern of intraocular pressure (JOP) changesin eyes that received intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in Kikuyu Eye Unit. Study Design: retrospective interventional case ... -
Investigationof The Cardiac Glycosides Of Adenium Obesum (roem & Schult ) Isolation, Identification And Pharmacological properties
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Pattern of presentation, management and early outcome of burns as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(2007)This was a prospective observational study of patients admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital with bums during the study period of December 2006 to March 2007. Two hundred patients (200)were recruited, their age, sex and ... -
A retrospective study on pattern and outcome of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures of the hand as seen in K.N.H from Jan.1999 To Dec 1999
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2000)This is a retrospective study {descriptive} on metacarpal and phalangeal fractures of the hand on patients who presented to Kenyatta National Hospital over a one-year period from 1st Jan. 1999 to 31 st Dec. 1999. ... -
A clinical audit of the short-term outcome of cardiac surgery patients admitted to Kenyatta national hospital's intensive care unit
(2007)Introduction. Cardiac disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients at Kenyatta National hospital. The evaluation of clinical outcome of cardiac surgery has been accepted as a first step to assessing ... -
To determine the pattern of skeletal Metastases in prostate cancer patients using Radionuclide imaging
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Prostate cancer is a common disease which occurs all over the world, affecting males as young as those in their 40' s and as many as 90% of those who are in their 90' s. Skeletal metastasis is a common complication of ... -
Determinants of Childhood Morbidity in Malindi District
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An evaluation of the educational programme of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1989)The main objective of this study was to compare the knowledge. attitudes. ,and practices of mothers and health workers exposed to the educational programme of the Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) with those who ... -
Case reports and long commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(2007)Background: Antenatal care is perhaps the most common routine medical activity. It provides a unique opportunity for broader health education, especially for reproductive and for promoting healthy lifestyles. World wide ... -
A study of the pattern and management of intra-articular fractures of the knee as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(2007)Intra articular fractures of the knee form a significant portion of patients with skeletal injuries.They mainly occur in the economically productive young population which leads to varied socio-economicimplications to ... -
Presentation of cleft lip and/or palate at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery,University of Nairobi, 1989)We carried out a study to establish the presentation of patients with cleft lip (CL) and/or (+-) cleft palate (CP) at K.N.H. and find out the factors affecting their receiving early surgical management. Attempt was ... -
Toe web disease and lower limb cellulms at Kenyatia National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with lower limb cellulitisin patients admitted with acute cellulitis of the lower limb in Kenyatta National hospital(KNH), with particular emphasis on toe ... -
The prevalence of acute pancreatitis in HIV positive medical in-patients presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with acute upper abdominal pain
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2005-09)Background: AP is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas with variable involvement of remote organ systems. There are various theories put forward to explain the pathogenesisof acute pancreatitis, which remains ... -
Early childhood caries among 3-5 year olds and their Caregivers' oral health knowledge, attitude and practice in Kiambaa division, Kenya
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics School of Dental Sciences University of Nairobi, 2007)INTRODUCTION: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) denotes any form of caries occurring in the primary dentition of children before 71 months of age. The prevalence of ECC appears to be on the increase among preschool children ... -
The specific roll of excretion urography examination in patient management at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989-07)A total of 484 patients who underwent excretion urography examination at Kenyatta National Hospital in one year period were studied. These were 235 (48.6%) males and 249 (51.4%) females. 265 (55.4%) were out-patients and ... -
Intussusception As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital A Review Of 54 Cases Seen At The Hospital From January 1970 To August 1974.
(school of medicine, 1974)The aim of this work was to review all cases of 1ntussusception treated at Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of ten years. For lack of time, only cases seen over a period of eight years and eight months have been ... -
The Occurrence And Pattern Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Conjunctiv A In Hiv /Aids Patients With Conjunctival Growths Seen At Two Tertiary Hospitals In Zambia
(University of NairobiFaculty of health Sciences, 2009)To determine the prevalence, clinical and histological pattern of SCCC in HIV/AlDS patients with suspicious conjunctival growths attending the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and Kitwe Central Hospital in Zambia. Methods: ... -
The Case Records and Commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1989-11)TITLE: THE MANAGEMENT OF GRANDMULTIPAROUS PATIENTS PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED BY CAESARIAN SECTION AT PUMWANI MATERNITY HOSPITAL AND KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL. SUMMARY: 118 grandmultiparous patients with previous scar ...