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Vancomycin Susceptibility Patterns of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates From Wounds at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is considered the main cause of all community acquired infections as well as nosocomial to susceptible individuals. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ... -
Variations and Bony Landmarks of the Maxillary Artery: a Cadaveric Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: The maxillary artery (MA) is known to vary in the branching pattern, relation with the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) and its distances from conventional bony landmarks. These variations pose surgical challenges ... -
Variations in ventricular endoscopic findings in infants wiith Hydrocephalus
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy has become well accepted as a standard treatment option for selected patients with symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus. It has become established as an alternative to initial ... -
Vascular Access Methods and Their Pattern of Evolution for Left Heart Catheterization at the Kenyatta National and Karen Hospitals: a Retrospective Audit (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that is used for diagnostic and /or interventional purposes for a wide range of cardiac diseases. Left heart cardiac catheterization entails insertion of a ... -
Vascular Access Profile of Haemodialysis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background There is a rapidly growing population of patients with end stage kidney disease on hemodialysis in Kenya. The vascular access is a hemodialysis patients’ lifeline. Ideal vascular access planning should begin ... -
Ventilatory function of asthhate children in stable state seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 1987)Ninety-one asthamatic children aged 5-13 years and 92 controls matched for age and sex were systematically selected to perform ventilatory Dctiontests. There was a highly significant difference between patients and ... -
Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt Survival at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a Registry Based Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hydrocephalus remains one of the common conditions managed by any neurosurgical service. A VP shunt complication is a major obstacle in the management of hydrocephalus. Analysis of data and outcomes in relation ... -
Viability of Hay Production as a Drought Resilient Climate-smart Strategy for the Pastoralist Systems of Kajiado
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in Kenya account for over 83% of the country's land area, hosting over 70% of livestock and 85% of wildlife populations. Pastoralism is the primary livelihood practised in Kenya's rangelands. ... -
The view of secondary school adolescents on the psychosocial interactions with their parents infancy in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2004-11)Introduction: Trauma occurring during infancy and childhood development remains unforgotten and unforgiven It lives on as a scar that inhibits health attitudes towards others, which affects interpersonal relationships. ... -
Viral load dynamics in HIV-1 infected sex workers in the Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP)-Kenya after art initiation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Models have been developed to simplify complex processes for purposes of understanding them in order to solve a problem and make decisions. They are designed for a specific situation/process in manner that they reflect the ... -
Vision among bodaboda motorcycle riders in Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Title: Vision among bodaboda motorcycle riders in Kisumu Objectives To determine the proportion of bodaboda motorcycle drivers with inadequate vision for riding and its association with road traffic accidents in ... -
Vision Assessment of Public Service Vehicle Drivers in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background:. Good vision is a vital element for safe driving and pertinent sensory factor that accounts for approximately 95% of all sensory requirements. Public service drivers (PSV) vision testing is done by a transport ... -
Vision assessment of public service vehicle drivers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)This was a cross sectional study that was carried out in Nairobi. The main purpose of the study was to assess the vision of PSV drivers in Nairobi and to determine whether there was any association between accidents and ... -
Vision-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Diabetes Attending the Medical and Retina Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The quality of life among patients living with diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be affected by visual impairment, patient‘s anxieties and lifestyle changes. Objective: We compared the ... -
Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid and Pap Smear Findings in Hiv Positive Women Attending Mbagathi District Hospital
(UON, 2021)Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among women in Kenya and the most frequent cause of cancer deaths in resource-poor countries. About 0.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year globally, and about 0.3 ... -
Vitamin a status in children with protein-energy malnutrition and Measles at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Serum levels of retinol, retinol-binding protein and prealbumin were measured in 50 children with protein energy malnutrition, 17 well-nourished children suffering from measles and 33 children with protein-energy ... -
Vitamin A Supplementation And Measles Outcome At, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)A double blind controlled clinical trial, on the effect of Vitamin A supplementation on the immediate outcome of measles, was carried out at the infectious disease Hospital (IDH), of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) ... -
Vitamin B12 deficiency in type two Diabetic patients using metformin at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Metformin is most frequently prescribed first line therapy for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Continuous use of metformin is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, yet the prevalence of this side effect and subsequent ... -
Vitamin D and Calcium levels in Elderly Patients presenting with Hip Fragility Fractures in KNH
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND Fragility fractures are associated with significantly reduced bone strength in elderly patients due to changes in bone mass, architecture and material characteristics. They are occasioned by low energy injuries ... -
Vitamin D Levels in Children With Obstructive Adenotonsillar Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adenotonsillar disease is a common problem for which children undergo surgery. Vitamin D plays an essential role in immunity, deficiency of which has been linked to disease in these lymphoid organs Objective: ...