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Occurrence and early outcomes of inhalation burns in burn injury patients admitted to Kenyatta National hospital a referral burns centre in east Africa
(2007)Introduction; Bum injuries occur universally and have plagued mankind from antiquity till now. Burn injuries constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inhalation burns occur in most of severe ... -
Occurrence and Factors Predisposing to Lower Limb Length Discrepancy Following Treatment of Paediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures With Early Spica Cast at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: No local studies have examined the prevalence and factors predisposing to lower limb length discrepancy following treatment of paediatric femoral shaft fractures with early spica cast. The present study was ... -
Occurrence and management of Keloids in surgical patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2005)INTRODUCTION This is a hospital based descriptive prospective study aimed at determining the pattern, management and complications following treatment of patients seenwith keloids at Kenyatta National Hospital's Plastic ... -
The Occurrence And Pattern Of Findings In Chest Radiographs Of Patients With Chest Trauma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)In developed countries, general trauma, which includes chest injuries, is the main cause of death in children and young adults under 40 years of age (5). In sub-Saharan Africa, general trauma is the third commonest cause ... -
Occurrence and Pattern of Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Crashes Presenting at Two Referral Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) constitutes a major public health concern especially with the evolution of transport systems and utilization of motorcycle as a means of transport, due to their affordability and ... -
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: ... -
Occurrence of gonadal dysfunction among male patients surviving cancer therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The occurrence of oral manifestations in HIV infected patients at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 1990)The study involved 160 patients attending the ante-natal clinic of Pumwani Maternity Hospital between February and April, 1990. Of these 80 (50%) were confirmed to be HIV infected (referred to as cases) and the other ... -
Occurrence of red-complex and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among patients with periodontal disease at the university of Nairobi dental hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Periodontal diseases are common worldwide with chronic periodontitis affecting 80% of Kenyans. These diseases carry high morbidity if left untreated. Many microorganisms are involved in periodontal disease ... -
Occurrence Of Select Heavy Metals In Groundwater Sources And Potential Health Risks Among Residents In Informal Settlements Of Kisumu East County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Groundwater contamination with heavy metals is a global problem with millions of people at risk. Exposure to even low concentration of heavy metals through long term ingestion of contaminated water is responsible for various ... -
Occurrence of subclinical mastitis, brucellosis and factors responsible for camel milk contamination in Garissa and Wajir districts of north-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Camel milk is one of major food components for the pastoralists in North-Eastern Province, Kenya. This milk is widely marketed in the Garissa and Wajir districts and is currently being sold in distant markets in Nairobi ... -
Occurrence, Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes of Surgical and Dental Conditions Affecting Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The horse industry in Kenya is economically important as it generates taxable revenue and creates employment mostly through horse racing and polo activities. In spite of the benefits associated with this industry, there ... -
Ocular changes as seen in black African renal patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)The study was on the relationship between ocular signs and symptoms and renal disease. It was a hospital-based study aimed mainly at examining the eyes of renal patients and relating the ocular signs with renal disorders ... -
Ocular findings among children in Samburu handicap and rehabilitation programme
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background: Samburu handicap education and rehabilitation programme (SHERP) is a community based organisation which caters for children with various handicaps from all over Samburu district. Its main aim is to provide ... -
Ocular findings in children attending occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)There is a high prevalence of ocular abnormalities in children with physical and mental disabilities which are often overlooked due to the difficulties encountered while examining them. OBJECTIVES To describe the pattern ... -
Ocular findings in HIV positive patients in Kabgayi hospital, Rwanda
(University Of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2010)The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by HIV /AlDS. However, data on HIV /AlDS related ocular lesions among HIV positive patients is not available in Rwanda. Objectives The objective was to determine the ... -
Ocular findings in HIV-l and HIV-2 patients in Cote d'Ivoire; West Africa
(2008)A cross sectional study was conducted to describe ocular findings in HIV -1 and HIV-2 patients attending the HIV clinic at Dabou Mission Hospital in Cote Ivoire (West Africa). The objective was to determine the prevalence ... -
Ocular findings in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Aim The aim of this study was to establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular conditions seen in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Method This was a hospital based cross ... -
Ocular findings in patients with head injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction :Head injury is a common occurrence among trauma victims. It leads to several disabilities including damage to the visual system. Most patients do not have a complete ophthalmologic assessment at the time of ... -
Ocular Findings in Persons With Albinism in Bujumbura, Burundi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Persons with albinism have varied ocular problems which can cause visual impairment or blindness. Moreover, there is a paucity of data on ocular findings in persons living with albinism in Africa particularly ...