Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The role of uroflowmetry in diagnosis and outcome of surgical therapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(University of Nairobi, 2000)This study will evaluate the role of uroflowmetry in the diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The study will also assess the outcome of the different surgical therapies ... -
Quality of life in children with diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Health related quality of life of an individual includes domains related to physical, mental, social and emotional functioning with regard to their health status. Diabetes mellitus is the commonest paediatric ... -
Adherence to the principles of rational use of medicines in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are vital in pharmacotherapy but their desired therapeutic outcome is dependent on appropriate use. Studies have revealed that medicines have been used inappropriately. Some of the consequences of ... -
A comparative study of testosterone,sex hormonebinding globulin and free androgen index levels in men with epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital neurology clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background; Epilepsy, anti-epileptic drugs and the reproductive system have complex interactions.Reproductive endocrine disorders are more common among patients with epilepsy than in the general population. These disorders ... -
The effectiveness of triclosan coated polyglactin 910 in reducing surgical site infection in clean wounds a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality and financial burden in healthcare. Worldwide it accounts for as much as $10 billion annually in direct and indirect medical cost. Many ... -
External and internal root morphology of second permanent molars of a Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Success of endodontic treatment depends on the knowledge of the normal, and variations from the normal, of root canal configurations of teeth. There exists a racial difference of these features and the significance of ... -
Post renal transplant patients’ and allograft survival at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit: a four year retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Renal transplantation has become the treatment of choice for most patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Marked improvements in early graft survival and long-term graft function have made kidney transplantation a ... -
The utility of p16ink4a expression in uterine cervical biopsies with/without dysplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Interpretation of intraepithelial neoplasia on hematoxylin& eosin (H&E)-stained cervical tissue sections is subject to substantial rates of discordance among pathologists, resulting in significant impact on ... -
A retrospective study on cases of acute poisoning occuring in Kenyatta National Hospital for the period January 2002-June 2003
(University Of Nairobi, 2005)Chemicals are used in agriculture, industry, public health and in the home all over the world. Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world suffer or die from poisorung. The study is a retrospective study ... -
Toxoplasma gondii infection in donated blood at the national blood transfusion service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasite. This parasite infects a wide range of animals, humans, other mammals and various ... -
Childcare practices and nutritional status of children under five years old in Southland informal settlement Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Study Background: Child care practices play a major role in improving the nutritional status of children under-five year old. Poor child care practices have been found to contribute significantly to malnutrition leading ... -
Longitudinal study of change in cd4+ cell counts on hiv-positive patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the comprehensive care centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The measurement of CD4+ T-cell (CD4) counts is a strong predictor of progression to AIDS and a means of monitoring antiviral therapy (ART). Understanding the wayCD4+ cell counts change over time would provide ... -
In silico prediction of b-cell and t-cell epitopes in plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion proteins (eba175, rh5 and ripr)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)emisinin-based combination therapy and insecticide-treated bed nets are not effective in the long term and there is a need to develop an effective malaria vaccine that will fully combat and control malaria infections. ... -
Investigation of surgical dressings used in the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)This project was carried out to investigate the surgical dressings used in Kenyatta National Hospital do comply with the British Pharmacopoiea specifications of sterilization, storage, packaging, labeling and quality. ... -
Identification of the risk factors and management of asthma among children in naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: In Kenya, asthma affects 10% of the population. Major factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality are environmental exposures to risk factors, under diagnosis and under treatment. Most asthma ... -
Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among 12year-old primary school children in Njiru district, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite great achievements in oral health of populations globally, problems still remain in many communities all over the world particularly among under-privileged groups in developed and developing countries. Dental ... -
A comparative study of the in vitro dissolution profiles of commercially available clarithromycin oral dosage forms in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Clarithromycin (6-O-methylerythromycin A) is a semi-synthetic macrolide derived from erythromycin A. It has improved acid stability, higher oral bioavailability and less gastrointestinal side effects than the naturally ... -
Clinical Application of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Diagnosis of Intracranial Mass Lesions: A Nairobi Outpatient Radiology Practice Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Conventional MR imaging provides highly detailed anatomic information with unrivalled soft tissue contrast making it the mainstay in the diagnosis of suspected brain and spinal cord lesions. Despite this, MRI alone at ... -
Health provider factors associated with reporting of adverse drug reactions in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are an important component of public health because they are used to prevent and treat disease; however the use of medicines may cause harm to the patient. An adverse drug reaction is harm that ... -
Psychosocial factors associated with antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV positive partners in discordant relationships
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction ; The HIV discordant sexual partners in stable relationships account for 5 % of all couples in Kenya (KAIS , 2012). New HIV infections have been noted to be highest among this segment of the community. ...
