Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinical Audit of Acute Seizure Management in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background In children, acute seizures are associated with a heightened risk of future development of epilepsy. Therefore, effective control of acute seizures is crucial in the reduction of the burden of epilepsy. Antiepileptic ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Three Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis Among Hiv Patients Presenting to Kibra Community Health Center, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background- The absence of an accurate reference test complicates the evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWHIV). Verifiable evidence on performance of ... -
Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks Versus Local Infiltration for Post Cesarean Section Analgesia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports > 20% of childbirth is via cesarean section (CS). Most CS deliveries are performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) combined with other multimodal analgesia like epidural ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross- Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. The recurrence rate of preeclampsia ranges from 6% to 25%, with the variability depending on patient ... -
Willingness and Perception of Caregivers on Covid-19 Vaccination of Their Children Under 12 Years in Tertiary Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has resulted into high morbidity and mortality disease globally. The emergence of Covid-19 vaccination has come as a relief in alleviating adverse complications of the ... -
The Relationship Between Depression, Anxiety, and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Among Medical Students in a Tertiary Institution
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly made in childhood with many cases going undiagnosed and unrecognized. The nature of ADHD symptoms is highly ... -
Treatment Outcome of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer a Single Institution Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Rectal cancer is daunting disease that has been significantly associated with high rate of recurrence and metastasis. According to Globocan report in 2020, rectal cancer is among the top ten cancers in Kenya ... -
Prevalence PF PTSD, Depression and Anxiety Disorder Among Paramedics in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: During the past decade, there has been a significant rise in EMS missions and the availability of resources such as ambulances, with an increase of up to 64% and 12% respectively. These increased missions ... -
Clinical and Sub-Clinical Mastitis in Various Cattle Production Systems in Kenya - Molecular Analysis and Antibiotic-resistance of Associated Bacterial species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background and Rationale: The silent epidemic of antibiotic resistance poses a danger to global public health. Worldwide, zoonotic strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli have been linked to both clinical and ... -
The Correlation Between Clinical and Radiological Severity of Primary Knee Osteoarthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Primary osteoarthritis is the main cause of knee pain in patients seen at the KNH arthroplasty outpatient clinic. Appropriate management of knee osteoarthritis is based on both clinical and radiological ... -
Morphometric and Morphological Analysis of the Craniovertebral Junction in a Kenyan Population (a Cross Sectional, Retrospective Radiological Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is transition zone between the skull and cervical spine. It protects the neuroaxis, and is involved in moving the head on the neck. The compact anatomy of the CVJ and inherent ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Interventional Strategies for Management of Thrombocytopenia Among Adult Patients Treated for Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Thrombocytopenia is a usual complication in patients with cancer. Cancer drugs and the underlying disease processes are the most frequent causes of thrombocytopenia which can lead to dose modifications or ... -
Comparison of Pre and Post Treatment Magnetic Resonance Features of Rectal Cancer Between Patients Undergoing Long and Short Course Neoadjuvant Treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: The treatment of locally advanced rectal carcinoma involves the use of neoadjuvant chemo radiation. The types of neoadjuvant treatment offered to these patients can be long-term or short-term. The choice ... -
A Retrospective Descriptive Study of Immunological and Virological Profiles of Adults Who Acquired Hiv in Childhood Through Mother-to-child Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: To provide optimal targeted interventions, it is important to describe the virological and immunological profiles across all subgroups of people living with HIV (PLWH). This includes special groups like adults ... -
Association of Pre-operative Factors to the Development of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Caesarean Section at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2023)Background: Hypotension is one of the most common complications of caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. It leads to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as poor neonatal outcomes if untreated. ... -
The Incidence of and Factors Associated With Adverse Post-operative Outomes Following Open Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Open surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been shown to be associated with adverse outcomes in some observational studies. However, new evidence is suggesting that open surgical ligation of ... -
Knowledge and Health Seeking Practices on Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among the Post Natal Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Referral Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The majority of neonatal premature deaths are due to avoidable causes. Across the globe, babies are taken care of by their mothers, and as such, ensuring that the mothers have the necessary knowledge of the signs and ... -
Awareness and Predictors of Uptake of Palliative Care Services Among Patients With Advanced Cancer Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Life-limiting cancer has a profound effect on the individual and their family member's health and well-being. The effects can range from psychological, physical, social and spiritual health of the patients ... -
Haemoglobin Levels Measured by the Arterial Blood Gas Analyser Versus the Automated Haemoglobin Analyser in Critically Ill Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Haemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein component of red blood cells (RBC) that is responsible for at least 98% of systemic oxygen delivery (DO2). Haemoglobin measurements are often performed in the Intensive ...
