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The Utility Of Base Deficit And Serum Lactate As Predictors Of Outcome In Patients With Intestinal Obstruction At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Intestinal Obstruction is a key cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction is key in preventing adverse outcomes. Metabolic derangements as well as ... -
The utility of bloody buffy coat smears in diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a big burden in sub - Saharan Africa. Despite much progress on how TB infection occurs, its physiology and immunological interactions, definite diagnostic method is still out of reach. ... -
Utility of chest radiographs in management of patients in Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background and purpose - The chest radiograph is the most commonly requested and performed radiographic examination in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and often allows prompt detection of problems that could be missed by ... -
The Utility of Communication Strategies in the Management of Starehe Constituency Development Fund.
(2007-11)The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the utility of strategies of communication in the management of Constituency Development Fund. The research was meant to asses the utility of communication strategies ... -
The utility of computed tomography scan in evaluation of patients with non acute headache and normal neurologic examination in Nairobi
(2014)Objectives To assess the utility of computed tomogram scan (CT scan) in neuroimaging of patients presenting with non acute headache and normal neurologic examination, and to determine the pathological yield in terms of ... -
Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Intensive diabetes therapy goal is to avert diabetes related complications, improve quality of life and reduce health cost burden. Local diabetic population have poor glycemic control with at least one diabetes ... -
The Utility of Cyberspace as a Force Multiplier in Asymmetrical Encounters: the Case of Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This dissertation aims at highlighting the import of cyberspace in its informational context as a decisive component of ongoing engagement between Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the horn of Africa. The study ... -
Utility of Genexpert and Cytomorphology in the Diagnosis of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
Utility Of Genexpert And Cytomorphology In The Diagnosis Of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
Utility of Imprint Cytology in Rapid Intra-operative Diagnosis of Head and Neck Lesions in Patients Attending Surgical Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Intraoperative consultation has offered an important service in patient management. There is need for minimal turnaround time in the laboratory assessment of surgical specimens that will aid the surgeon in formulation ... -
The Utility Of Imprint Cytology Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Tissue Biopsies At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ackground: Endoscopic histology is the gold standard for diagnosis of gastrointestinal pathology. Touch imprint cytology of endoscopic biopsies is rapid, inexpensive method for diagnosis of gastrointestinal pathology. ... -
Utility of Ki67 in Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: In Kenya, majority present with locally advanced breast cancer. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NACT) is useful in management of these patients, and is useful in predicting response to treatment. Ki67 levels have ... -
The Utility of Knee Ultrasound in Patients With Hemophilia Who Present With Knee Pain or Swelling at the Hemophilia Clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background; Hemophilia is among the diseases that have not received adequate attention from the critical health decision-makers, despite the increasing number of patients diagnosed with the disease locally and across ... -
Utility Of Multidetector Computed Tomography (mdct) Scan Findings In Surgically Treated Acute Abdomen At Kenyatta National Hospital - Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Background: Acute abdomen is the leading cause of exploratory laparotomies in the emergency department. MDCT is the main imaging modality in most cases of acute abdomen and determines those that require surgical management. ... -
The utility of p16ink4a expression in uterine cervical biopsies with/without dysplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Interpretation of intraepithelial neoplasia on hematoxylin& eosin (H&E)-stained cervical tissue sections is subject to substantial rates of discordance among pathologists, resulting in significant impact on ... -
Utility Of P16ink4A/ki-67 immunostain as an adjunct to conventional pap smear for the diagnosis of cervical lesions among women living with Hiv at comprehensive care clinic in KNH, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Utility Of P16Ink4A/ki-67 Immunostain As An Adjunct To Conventional Pap Smear For The Diagnosis Of Cervical Lesions Among Women Living With HIV At Comprehensive Care Clinic INKNH, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Utility of plain radiograph in low back pain of non-traumatic origin as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Low back pain is a commonly recognized problem worldwide and is a major cause of debilitation to many patients. Plain radiography is used in many of these patients as an initial investigative and evaluative ... -
Utility Of Routine Chest Radiographs In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-08)Background Many otherwise healthy Kenyans are required to obtain chest radiographs as part of routine medical examination. The main reason is exclusion of Pulmonary TB , a condition of significant public health concern ...