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Ocular flora in newborns of mothers with premature rupture of membranes, and prolonged labour
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2001)An analytical case control study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani maternity Hospital. The study aimed to determine whether premature rupture of membranes. (PROM), and prolonged labour (PL) increased ... -
Ocular flora in newborns of mothers with prolonged labour at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka Zambia.
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Ocular manifestation of Rift Valley Fever as observed in the 2006 epidemic in Kenya
(Faculty of medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF)is a febrile viral zoonotic disease that affects ruminants primarily and humans as secondary host. It occurs in low rainfall plains after abnormally wet season and flooding which ... -
Ocular manifestations among HIV infected military personnel in Kenya
(2008)Background: The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by I--lIV/ AIDS. However, data on HIV/ AIDS related ocular lesions among HIV infected military personnel is not available in Kenya. Objectives: To determine the ... -
Ocular manifestations in adults with intracranial neoplasms attending the neurosurgical unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2006)INTRODUCTION: Patients with intracranial neoplasm are routinely seen in Kenyatta National Hospital at the Neurosurgical Unit. Most patients however do not have a complete ophthalmologic assessment and are therefore not ... -
Ocular Manifestations In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending The Rheumatology Clinic At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: RA is the most common systemic autoimmune disease and affects middle aged women three times more often than men in a percentage of 0.5 - 2% of the general population. Approximately 25% of patients with RA will ... -
Ocular manifestations of sickle cell disease at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive haemoglobinopathy occurring due to a defect in the beta chain of the haemoglobin molecule. Its effects on the eye have been reported in the adnexa, anterior ... -
Ocular morbidity in children attending schools for the deaf in the Central Province of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background : The deaf children rely on vision and other sensory organs to compensate for deafness. The prevalence and nature of ocular disorders vary in different parts of the world but little information is available in ... -
Ocular morbidity in nursery school children in kilungu division, Makueni district
(2008-10)Objective To establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular morbidity in rural-based nursery school children in Nunguni zone, Kilungu Division. Methodology This is a school-based cross-sectional study conducted in Nunguni ... -
Oeosphageal atresia and tracheo-oeosephageal fistula at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Oesophageal Atresia And Tracheoesophageal Fistula At Kenyatta National Hospital ; A Review Of Pre-operative, Intra-operative, Post-operative And Anaesthetic Management
(University of Nairobi, 1988)A review of pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative and anaesthetio management of 54 patients, operated on at Kenyatta National Hospital, for oesophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula, was done o. These ... -
Old Age in Meru, Kenya: adaptive Reciprocity in a Changing Rural Community
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Old people make important contributions to their societies. Despite cultural change, the skills and knowledge of elderly remain important human resources. The potential usefulness of old people holds special significance ... -
Open simple prostatectomy and blood transfusion at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background Open simple prostatectomy has long been associated with large blood losses; hence allogeneic blood transfusion in this procedure is a standard practice world over. A review of literature suggests significant ... -
The opinion of clients and providers towards introduction of user fee for clinic-based family planning services in Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1995)A descriptive study of client and provider opinions towards the introduction of family planning user fees was conducted from 27th April to 27th May 1994, in six MOH hospitals which are indicator hospitals for the Health ... -
Opinions of healthcare workers on safe warfarin use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used in treating patients with deep vein thrombosis to prevent the extension of the clot and to reduce the risk of developing pulmonary embolism. It is also used in patients with ... -
Optimized Retention In Care Model For Newly Diagnosed HIV Clients In Kisumu County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)PROJECT SUMMARY Kisumu County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya. The county has an urban and rural background with a rich ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. The County has seven sub counties with fishing, farming and ... -
Optimizing Biogas Upgrading in a Packed Column by Enhancing Mass-transfer Operation
(Uon, 2021)Biogas is a gas produced by decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms in an environment devoid of oxygen via hydrolysis, acidobenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis. Biogas is mainly made up methane and carbon ... -
Optimizing tuberculosis contact investigation and linkage to care in Nairobi, Kenya TB KWISHA
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The World Health Organization End Tuberculosis (TB) Strategy is geared towards zero deaths, disease and suffering due to TB, including TB-related stigma, worldwide. Optimal TB contact investigation (CI) impacts ... -
Oral and Craniofacial anomalies among New births at two hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)