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Outcome of Covid-19- Infection in Patients Aged 0-12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: -COVID-19 has caused mortality among the 3,154 children and became the 3rd leading cause of death globally. It’s caused by different strains of SARs-Cov-2-viruses that include omicron which is the novel type. ... -
Outcome of foam versus gauze dressing in negative pressure wound therapy for the management of acute traumatic wounds with soft tissue loss at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Wounds have provided a challenge to the clinicians for centuries and this scenario persists to the 21st century. Negativepressure wound therapy (NPWT) is one of the latest additions in wound management. It ... -
Outcome of glaucoma surgery at Mombasa Light House for Christ Eye Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES: The main objective was to evaluate the outcome of glaucoma surgeries in a centre for eye care in Kenya. The main outcomes were intraocular pressure control, changes of the cup: disc ratio, visual field (VF) ... -
Outcome Of Globe Preservation Therapy In Patients With Bilateral Retinoblastoma At The Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The past 60 years have seen retinoblastoma management transform from enucleation of diseased eyes to attempts to salvage the eye and vision guided by the principles of first preserving life, then the eye and ... -
Outcome Of Globe Preservation Therapy In Patients With Bilateral Retinoblastoma At The Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Aim The past 60 years have seen an evolution in treatment of retinoblastoma from primary enucleation to attempts to salvage the globe and preserve vision in addition to saving life. The developed countries have reported ... -
Outcome of macular hole surgery at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Purpose: To determine the outcome for Macular Hole surgery at Kikuyu Eye Unit (KEU). Method: This was a retrospective hospital based case series conducted at Kikuyu Eye Unit. Records of all patients who underwent macular ... -
Outcome of management of peripheral arterial occlusive disease at KNH. a 10 year retrospective study (1993 - 2002)
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)This is a retrospective study of the outcome of management of PAOD at KNH. It covered a 10 year period between January 1993 and November 2002. It was carried out by a review of medical records. A total of 80 patients ... -
Outcome of penetrating Keratoplasties performed at Kikuyu Eye Unit from 1993 to 2003
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Results: Sixty percent of eyes were grafted for KC, four of whom had PKP in both eyes. The highest proportion of NKC indications included PBK (7.5%), trauma (6.6%) and dystrophies (5.3%). There was no significant difference ... -
Outcome of Pneumonia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in children under- 5 years of age especially in developing countries. This is unlike in developed countries where outcome ... -
The outcome of severe traumatic brain injury patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2006)BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine factors that influence outcome after severe traumatic brain injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital. METHODS: A prospective study over 6 months (April- September 2005) involving ... -
Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2013)Background: - Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2). While early fracture fixation ... -
Outcome of the effects of the new road traffic rules and regulations on the incidence and severity of passenger service vehicle related injuries presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)This was a descriptive prospective study to determine the presentation and severity of public service vehicle related injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital after the new regulations gazetted in October 2003. The study was ... -
Outcome of Trans-radial Uterine Artery Fibroid Embolisation: a Kenyan Experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Uterine leiomyomas are the most frequent cause of non-cancerous pelvic tumours in women. In Kenyatta National Hospital and the Karen Hospital, most patients are treated medically and surgically with myomectomy ... -
Outcome of trial of labour in mothers With one previous caesarean section Scar at pumwani maternity hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Although introduction of lower transverse uterine incision for caesarean section has remarkably reduced the risk of uterine rupture during trial of labour (TOL), a consensus has not been reached on universal TOL for women ... -
Outcomes of children and adolescents admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta national hospital between February 2013- February 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, major, life-threatening complication that mainly occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the foremost cause of death in children with ... -
Outcomes of controllled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Background Infertility affects more than 80 million people worldwide with rates varying from less than 5% to more than 30% (1). The success ofIVF treatment depends on adequate follicle recruitment which is achieved ... -
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Study title: Outcomes of corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus at Eagle Eye Laser Centre Study objective: To determine the outcomes of cross-linking in keratoconus patients at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi from ... -
Outcomes of Haemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Factors That Affect the Maturation of the Created Arteriovenous Fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The arteriovenous fistula is the preferred long-term vascular access for chronic haemodialysis, due to its prolonged primary patency rates, has the fewest interventions and is associated with decreased morbidity ... -
Outcomes of induction of labor in women who delivered at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)Problem statement Induction of labor has been associated with poor maternal and perinatal outcomes compared with spontaneous labor (Guerra et al, 2009). Despite this, studies show that it is the fastest growing medical ... -
Outcomes of Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management in Low-risk Pregnancies at 39-41weeks in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, 2020: a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (RCOG), American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) and the WHO recommend induction of labor for pregnancies at 41 weeks gestation and beyond for ...