Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Achalasia cardia and other benign lesions of the oesophagus as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 1974 and 1988 - A clinicopathologic study.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Achalasia cardia is an age old problem.The original description dates back to the 17th century.The basic pathology is a neuromuscular failure resulting in the absence of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation in the face ... -
Demographic, Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation as Seen in Medical out-patient Clinics at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)ABSTRACT Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the Commonest sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice with frequent hospitalizations. In Sub-saharan Africa it is presumed to be predominantly valvular. ... -
Determinants of adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among paediatric patients in urban Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Background Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is the most common cause of death from a single ... -
Effect Of Controphic Species On Natural Population Dynamics Of Malaria Mosquito Larvae On Rusinga Island
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Controphic species are organisms that share the same trophic levels within an ecosystem. Ecological theory and empirical research show that controphic species affect mosquito larval populations through predation or ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and target organ damage in outpatient hypertensive patients seen at the Kenyatta national hospital
(2003)BACKGROUND Hypertension is a well-established, common and powerful predisposing factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure and renal failure.Furthermore hypertension seldom occurs in ... -
Cardiovascular risk factor profiles of black Africans undergoing coronary angiography at the Nairobi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Coronary artery disease is a growing epidemic on the African Continent. Indeed, over the last thirty years morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease have increased rapidly in developing countries. I The risk ... -
Complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective study September 2001-February 2002
(University of Nairobi, 2003)A prospective study of 76 patients operated on for non-tumour hydrocephalus by Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital between 1st September 2001 and 28th February ... -
Correlation Of Structure, Estrogen And Estrogen Receptor Distribution In The Uterine Artery Of The Domestic Pig (sus Scrofa Domesticus)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Uterine artery, the principal source of blood supply to the uterus is a branch of the internal iliac artery. The histomorphometric organization of the uterine artery, displays age, physiological and regional ... -
Outcome Of Conservative Management Of Distal Radial Fractures In Adults As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Fractures of the distal radius are quite common accounting for around one sixth of all fractures seen in the emergency department in the USA. Locally, data on the prevalence of these fractures is scarce. Due ... -
To Show the Effectiveness of Anti-D Gammaglobulin in Preventing Rhesus Isoimmunization in Rhesus
(University of Nairobi, 1985)During the two year period of the study period, a total of 6885 antenatal mothers were booked to the antenatal clinic. Out of these, 280 (4.1%) were found to be Rhesus negative with 193 (69~) being no immunized and 87 (31%) ... -
Predictors Of Successful Induction Of Labour In Post-term Pregnancies At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: A post-term or prolonged pregnancy according to World Health Organization (WHO) is one that has exceeded 294 days from the last normal menstrual period. A prolonged pregnancy can lead to post-maturity of the ... -
Assessment Of Obstetric Services And Pregnancy Outcomes At Kiambu District Hospital, Central Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-04)CONTEXT: Maternal mortality has been recognized internationally as a public health problem owing to the thousands of women who lose their lives during pregnancy or childbirth and many more who suffer complications, some ... -
Comparison Of Measured And Predicted Mesiodistal Tooth-widths Of 13-17 Year Old Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Odontometric measurements are important in the determination of the space discrepancies in the dental arches. In clinical orthodontics, odontometric measurements are done to determine the arch perimeter and ... -
Development of a gravid mosquito trap for surveillance of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae s.l. Giles (Diptera: Culicidae)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was intended to develop a trap for surveillance of gravid malaria vectors, Anopheles gambiae s.l., in outdoor venue. First, a suite of tools were developed for studying the oviposition behaviour of gravid An. ... -
Use Of National Guidelines In Management Of Severe Pre-eclampsia/ Eclampsia At Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Research shows that there is an improved outcome when standardized guidelines are used in the management of mothers with severe preeclampsia/eclampsia1, 2. Unavailability and non-use of these guidelines could ... -
To Determine The Correlation Between Maternal Malnutrition And Neonatal Outcomes At Mbagathi District Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background The nutritional status of a woman before, during pregnancy and after delivery is critical to both her infant's and her own health and survival. Maternal malnutrition and suboptimal weight gain during pregnancy ... -
Barriers to uptake of long term and permanent family planning methods among HIV infected postpartum mothers in Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction Family planning is a key component of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. While most health facilities in Kenya provide long term and ... -
Maternal Predictors Of Perinatal Transmission Of HIV At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus has been shown to be the main route of transmission to children accounting for 90% of new paediatric HIV infection in Kenya. Prevention of perinatal ... -
Antiphospholipid Antibodies In Patients With Venous Thrombosis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoimmune immunoglobulins directed against protein phospholipid complexes. They have been associated with, among other manifestations, an increased risk of thrombosis. The ... -
An evaluation of the effect of Lopinavir/Ritonavir on serum uric-acid and Aldose reductase activity in Sprague Dawley rats
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
