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Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (hit) syndrome in adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Heparin is a commonly used anticoagulant in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Besides bleeding complications heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with thrombosis, commonly reffered to as HIT syndrome is a ... -
Her-2/NEU receptor expression in breast cancer and its correlation with the other established prognostic parameters at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Breast cancer is quickly becoming a burden to the Kenyan healthcare system as the disease prevalence has been on an upward trend. It is the second commonest malignancy affecting Kenyan females. Some patients with breast ... -
Herbal medicine use in murang’a county and antiflea activity and safety of tithonia diversifolia and senna didymobotrya extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Herbal medicines have been used for a long time to control various human and animal diseases in the world. There is limited published information on the use of herbal medicines in Murang’a County of Kenya, despite the ... -
High Risk Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Epstein Barr-virus in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Smoking and alcohol are the traditional well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer (HNC). In the recent past, human papillomavirus (HPV) has been recognized as risk factor for some head and neck squamous ... -
A histological microbiological and immunological study of patients undergoing tonsillectomy for recurrent Sore throats at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 1977)A histological, microbiological, virological and immunological study of tonsils removed from patients Buffering recurrent attacks of sore throat was done. The study was done on patients seen in Ear., Nose and Throat (E. ... -
The histological patterns of tuberculous lymphadenitis as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1989)This is a retrospective study of the histological patterns of tuberculous lymphadenitis. Four histological patterns of tuberculosis have been described. The main objective was to review the histology of tuberculous ... -
The histomorphology and tensiometry of the fibrous ventral abdominal wall of the baboon (papio anubis) and the goat (capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND It is generally known that the fibrous ventral abdominal wall comprises of mainly an admixture of longitudinal, oblique and transverse bundles of collagen and elastic fibres. The formation, orientation and ... -
Histomorphometric Features of the Common Carotid Artery of Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus Domesticus) Following Letrozole Administration
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as letrozole are used in treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer by reducing levels of circulating estrogen. Their use has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events ... -
Histomorphometry of the left anterior descending coronary artery among Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) is the most affected vessel in coronary atherosclerosis.The incidence of this pathology is high in the developed world but low and rising in Africa.Intrinsic vessel factors ... -
Histopathological Spectrum and Neuro-radiological Correlations of Childhood Intracranial Brain Tumors in Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Central nervous tumors are the leading solid tumors in the childhood population accounting for the majority of tumor mortality worldwide. The central nervous system is a specialized system which has on average ... -
Histopathology Of Various Organs In Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome {AIDS}.
(University of Nairobi, 1990-05)The significance of histological patterns with accompanying laboratory data seen in thirty patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital are described in relation to symptom and sign ... -
HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infection in postpartum Kenyan women and their infants
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV may increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk and COVID-19 severity generally, but data are limited about its impact on postpartum women and their infants. As such, we characterized SARS-CoV-2 infection among ... -
Hiv associated Kaposi's Sarcoma: Ethnic diffrences among hiv assosiated ks patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013)A study on HIV Associated Kaposi's sarcoma: Ethnic Differences among HIV associated KS patients at Kenyatta National Hospital BACKGROUND HIV associated Kaposi's sarcoma is common Malignancy that clinicians have to deal ... -
HIV counselling and testing in antenatal care setup in an urban slum setting (Nairobi, Kenya) : factors influencing acceptance of HIV counselling and testing among women attending antenatal care clinic
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2006)Worldwide it is estimated that three million children under the age of fifteen years have been infected by I BY and more are infected everyday. Mother-to-child transmission of HlV accounts for 90% of these infections. ... -
HIV Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
Hiv Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
HIV Infection As A Risk Factor For Venous Thrombosis A Case-Control Study At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The association between HIV infection and venous thrombosis has long been postulated. It is estimated that HIV infected patients have a 2 to 10 fold increased risk of developing venous thrombosis. However the ...