Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Predictors of gestational trophoblastic neoplasms chemotherapy outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital:a retrospective cohort design study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTN) span a spectrum of abnormal neoplastic trophoblastic proliferation that include choriocarcinoma, persistent Hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, placenta site trophoblastic ... -
Prevalence of rotavirus infection among children with acute diarrhoea after rotavirus Vaccine introduction in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Rotavirus is the commonest cause of severe and fatal diarrhoea among young children in the world with mortality occurring more in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Majority of these deaths are due to ... -
An evaluation of perceptions on maintenance haemodialysis services in a resource limited setting: a quality of care survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The provision of maintenance dialysis is challenging the world over, but more so in the developing world. The main contributor to this situation is the lack of standardization of practices and inequitable ... -
Cranial Ct Scan findings in adult HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4 Levels presenting with neurologic symptoms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Neurological manifestations of HIV/AIDS (Neuro-AIDS) are variable and can result from inflammatory conditions, opportunistic infections, neoplasms, neurodegenerative conditions among others. Neuroimaging of ... -
Patient satisfaction following below knee prosthesis fitting
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Prosthesis use has become the main mode of rehabilitation of patients following limb amputation. The main aim of the prosthesis use is for the patient to regain most of their previous function. There is however ... -
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ... -
Prevalence of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Among Neonates Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background and Study Utility Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections worldwide and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delay. The burden of disease is in ... -
Dysglycemia among kidney transplant recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the commonest cause of end stage renal disease worldwide. There is an increased incidence of DM in the third world countries, Kenya being one of them. Evidence has shown that kidney transplantation ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in cardio vascular accident Patients attending neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital: Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cerebro vascular accidents or strokes are a major cause of morbidity in the both developing and developed countries. The burden of psychiatric morbidity in stroke patients is not well documented in developing countries ... -
Early deep vein thrombosis in patients admitted with fracture femur in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fractures of the femur constitute a significant disease burden at KNH with approximately 13 patients needing admission each week. In the year 2016 a total of 625 patients were admitted to KNH with fractures of the femur. ... -
Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Adjustment Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Children Aged 7 to 12 Years in Gaborone, Botswana: a Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Approximately 200 million children born in low and middle-income countries do not reach their full cognitive potential (Grantham-McGregor et al., 2007). Busman, et al., (2013) reported that children with HIV ... -
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 ... -
Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)1.1 Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a very prevalent illness in both developing and developed nations. It is a difficult problem to manage, associated with psychological components, dissatisfaction with work, ... -
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Detecting Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Early Breast Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Breast cancer is the second commonest malignancy among women in Kenya. Axillary nodal status is key to its management. Ultrasound guided FNA and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can be used. In our set up ... -
Percutaneous 17/18-gauge Coaxial Ct Guided Core Needle Biopsies of Lung Nodules and Masses at Kenyatta National Hospital: Diagnostic Yield, Complication Rates and Radiological Pattern of Histologically Proven Primary Lung Cancer Histological Subtypes
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Percutaneous 17/18-gauge coaxial CT guided core needle biopsies of lung nodules and masses at Kenyatta National Hospital: diagnostic yield, complication rates and radiological pattern of histologically proven primary lung ... -
Hypertension as a Risk Factor of Hearing Loss in Patients Attending the Hypertensive Clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hearing loss is the most frequent sensory deficit in the human population with World Health organization estimating 360 million people in the world to have disabling hearing loss of which 328 million (91%) are ... -
Prevalence of Bilirubin Induced Neurological Dysfunction Among Jaundiced Neonates Admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common and often benign problem in neonates. In the first week of life around 60% of term neonates and 80% of preterm neonates develop jaundice. Untreated severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... -
Effectiveness of Ephedrine Used in Perioperative Management of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hypotension is the commonest adverse effect that is encountered after spinal anaesthesia. It is usually an exaggeration of the physiological effects of the spinal blockade. The sympathectomy that occurs after ... -
Clinical Management of Foreign Bodies of the Esophagus as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Foreign bodies of the esophagus are common at the Kenyatta National Hospital with an increasing number of lithium disc batteries being seen. A local study showed two peak ages of patients with esophageal FBs, those below ...
