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Correlation Of Symptoms And Computed Tomography Scan Findings In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rhinosinusitis is a significant health problem resulting in a large financial burden on society. Despite the high prevalence, worldwide diagnosis of rhinosinusitis still poses a challenge. Combination of nasal ... -
Correlation Of Transrectal Ultrasound Findings With Histology In The Detection Of Prostatic Lesions
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The presence of this common disease among Kenyan men is well recognised. Over the past five decades, there ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and clinical fetal weight estimation at term with actual birth weight in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Accurate estimation of fetal weight is of paramount importance in the management of labour. Some cases of maternal morbidity and mortality as well as perinatal morbidity and mortality can be prevented by antepartum and ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and surgical findings in suspected ectopic pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This was a prospective descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital from September 2008 to February 2009, whereby 73 patients who were diagnosed to have an ectopic pregnancy on the basis of ultrasound, ... -
Correlation of ultrasound, clinical and Surgical findings of suspected acute Appendicitis in Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical abdominal emergency with a life time prevalence of one in seven (I) The incidence rate of acute appendicitis is approximately 1 III 400 (0.25%) and the prevalence of7% to ... -
Correlation of Uterine Artery Doppler Velocimetry With Laboratory Findings in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Preeclampsia complicates 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide and it is a recognized cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry is a non-invasive method that is utilized in pregnancy ... -
Correlation of WHO clinical staging with CD4 counts in adult HIV/AIDS patients at KNH
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)OBJECTIVE: To determine the degree of correlation between the WHO clinical staging and CD4 T cell counts in HIV / AIDS adults at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETIING: Kenyatta ... -
A correlative study of the various gestational age parameters of our local population on ultrasound
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1998-11)Obstetrical ultrasound, with time, has become an integral part of the management of ante-natal patients. The basis of this examination is the measurement of the gestational parameters. Many studies have been formulating ... -
Cortisol levels and short term outcome in HIV infected patients with sepsis in Kenyatta Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)abstract Introduction Adrenal insufficient occurs in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficienc) Syndrome (AIDS) and causes morbidity and mortalit} in HIV patients. Objective To determine cortisol ... -
Cost Analysis Of Facility-Based HIV Testing Models In Kenya; A Case Of Riruta Health Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)HIV testing is the first and essential step in HIV management. Awareness of HIV status is an important step in linking people to prevention, care and treatment services and reducing possible transmission of HIV. Despite ... -
Cost and productivity of cataract surgery in different eye care deliverly settings in Kenya
(University College of London, 1999)Cataract which is defined as an opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Kenya and in the whole world in general. The global backlog of people blind from ... -
The cost burden of breast cancer treatment at Kenyatta national hospital: a patient’s perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Background Breast cancer ranks highest among the cancers affecting women in Kenya. Treatment involves surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The therapy has significant cost implications. Associated procedures ... -
Cost effective control of zoonotic African trypanosomiasis in Kenya: analysing underreporting factors and modeling prevalence in busia foci
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study aimed at analyzing factors contributing to underreporting of zoonotic African trypanosomiasis and quantifying the human prevalence through utilization of prevalence data of the causative parasite in the blood ... -
Cost effectiveness analysis of the oral cholera vaccine in Kenya: the case of Nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cholera is caused by exposure to a bacterium Vibrio cholerae and may result in acute dehydration or even death in severe cases. It has affected many people in Kenya in recent months and therefore warrants attention. ... -
The Cost Of Anaesthesia At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1986)A prospective study was carried out during the period of six months from 14th March,1985 to 13th September 1985 on three hundred and nine patients who were given general ~naesthetics at the Kenyatta National Hospital,with ... -
Cost of anaesthesia at the University of Nairobi dental hospital theatre
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Background: In this era of cost containment it has become increasingly important for the physician to be aware of the costs of various components of health care. The cost of anaesthetic care is of considerable interest. Many ... -
The cost of anesthesia at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Faculty of Medicine (M.Med.), 1986)A prospective study was carried out during the period of six months from 14th March,1985 to 13th September 1985 on three hundred and nine patients who were given general aria esthetics at the Kenyatta National Hospital,with ... -
Cost Utility and Budget Impact Analysis of 5-fluorouracil and Capecitabine Based Regimens for Management of Colorectal Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Management of CRC has progressively improved over the years, with a number of ... -
Cost Utility and Budget Impact Analysis of Early Treament Initiation With Trastuzumab in the Treatment of Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Breast cancer is the leading cancer in Kenya with a total of 5985 new cases in 2018. Approximately 15-30 percent of breast cancer cases overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). The treatment ... -
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of DAT and rK39 as Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Wajir County - Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, 2013)Visceral Leishmaniasis or Kala-Azar is a chronic systemic disease characterized by fever, weight loss and weakness and, if left untreated, death. Diagnosis of KA is by direct visualization of the parasites in a culture ...