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The Burden of Depression Among Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, and Parklands Kidney Center
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND Depression is the commonest psychological disorder in end stage renal disease (ESRD). The presence of depression has been linked with high rates of morbidity and mortality, as well as having an impact on the ... -
The Burden of Fibromyalgia in End-stage Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis – a Multicentre Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disease seen in rheumatology and is getting increasingly acknowledged. It presents with chronic widespread pain and specific tender points on clinical examination. The cause is unknown ... -
Burden of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects and Changes in Weight Among Hiv Infected Patients Switched From an Efavirenz Based to a Dolutegravir Based First Line Regimen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Current WHO guidelines recommend the use of integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) as the first line alternative to efavirenz (EFV). Compared to EFV, INSTIs are associated with fewer adverse effects, ... -
The burden of respiratory symptoms and prevalence of spirometric abnormalities among HIV infected patients at the Kenyatta national hospital comprehensive care centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In recent years, attention has been drawn to the increasing prevalence of several non- infectious pulmonary complications linked to HIV infection. The prevalence and type of spirometric abnormalities, factors that alter ... -
Burden of Restless Leg Syndrome in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an underestimated neurological condition in hemodialysis patients. Restless leg syndrome has a negative effect on the quality of sleep and life in these patients. In Kenya, chronic ... -
Burden of Rhesus Iso Immunization and Pregnancy Outcomes at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2013 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The ABO and the Rh systems remain the most clinically significant blood group antigens on the red cell membranes. The pathology of rhesus isoimmunisation entails an antigen antibody reaction between the ... -
Burden on Caregivers of Children Diagnosed With Cancer and Its Associated Effects at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Childhood cancers affect caregivers in various ways; physically, socially, psychologically and economically which lead to caregiver burden. Caregiver burden is still a challenge in the developing countries where ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Of patients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(Uon, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Ofpatients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Burn Wound Infection At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Descriptive Retrospective Study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1986)This is a retrospective study involving a survey of hospital records to determine the rate of burn wound infection at; the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Risk factors predisposing to the infection, the causative ... -
Burns: the epidemiological pattern, risk and safety awareness, and prehospital care; a cross-sectional survey at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997)Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiological pattern, knowledge of risk of burns and possible preventive measures among patients admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital with bums, and the care received ... -
Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting. Objective: This was a prospective ... -
Cancer Of The Stomach In The Kenyatta National Hospital
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Carbon Stocks and Sequestration Potentials in Managed Mangrove Plantations of Gazi Bay, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Mangroves forests are important ecosystems found along the coastlines throughout the tropical coast. They provide goods and services that are of ecological, environmental and cultural importance to society. Mangroves store ... -
Carcinoma of the exocrine pancreas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1985)Out of the various organs in the body the pancreas is still treated yli th "great respect" by surgeons. This is mainly due to the high morbirlity and mortality resulting froQ diseases of the pancreas, the surgical ... -
Carcinoma of the Large Bowel: The disease as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital over A 5 - Year Period 1969- 1973
(University of NairobiInstitute of tropical & infectious diseases, 1975)Carcinoma of the large bowel is uncommon in East Africa. Infective intestinal pathology is common , The symptoms of large bowel cancer often simulate those of infective intestinal disease. When opportunity to undertake ... -
Cardiac Manifestations In Children With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCentre for HIV prevention & Research, 2004)Introduction: AIDS and its associated opportunistic infections and neoplasms affect virtually every organ. The heart of the patient with AIDS is also affected in a number of mechanisms that result in its dysfunction. No ... -
Cardiorespiratory Parameters In Kenyan Joggers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1983)The objectives of this investigation were to evaluate cardiovascular, pulmonary and anthropometric parameters in 20 to 30 years old Kenyan joggers. A jogger being defined as an individual who "jogs" a a minimum of three ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with severe mental illnesses admitted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Early cardiovascular mortality has been observed in people with severe mental illness (SMI) when compared to matched counterparts in the general population. A high cardiovascular mortality risk has been found ... -
Cardiovascular Manifestations Of Sickle Cell Anaemia In Patients Of 13 Years And Above At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)55 Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients were studied with a view to determining their cardiovacular status. Their ages were ranging between 13-27 years with a medium of 18.9 years. They comprised 27 males and 28 females. ...