Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Stigma towards mental illness and the mentally ill in a rural community in Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-07)Introduction: Stigma is a mark of disgrace or discredit that sets a person aside from others. It is a term of prejudice based on negative stereotyping. It is based on the perception of a difference which is ultimately ... -
Clinical features and imaging findings in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon cause of stroke, which over the past 10 to 15 years has been diagnosed more frequently due to greater awareness and the availability of better non-invasive diagnostic ... -
The practice of mechanical ventilation in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-04)This was a descriptive longitudinal study that was carried out in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit between January and March 2007.The main objective of the study was to describe the pattern of ventilatory ... -
Clinical and haematological profiles of HIV infected individuals admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital
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Craniofacial Anomalies Among New Births at Two Hospitals In Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-08)BACKGROUND: The pattern of congenital oral and craniofacial anomalies (CFAs)in the Kenyan population remains unknown. The few studies on wholebody congenital anomalies in Kenya and other African countries have suggestedthat ... -
Rheumatoid arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital: a clinical and quality of life evaluation.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVES: To determine the socio-demographic, clinical and QOL profiles of patients with RA at KNH. STUDY DESIGN: This is was a cross-sectional descriptive study. STUDY SITE: The study was conducted on patients ... -
Haematological manifestations in cyanotic heart diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital And Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Cyanotic heart disease results in inadequate tissue oxygenation. This in turn triggers increased erythropoietin release from the kidneys in an effort to increase the red cell mass so as to increase oxygen ... -
A retrospective comparative study of adverse drug reactions among HIV (+) and HIV (-) adult patients taking antitubercular drugs, in 2006-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected, with eight million people progressing to active TB disease ... -
The role of barium meal examination in diagnosis and evaluation of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1997-12)In this prospective study over a period of six months (May-November 1997), to determine the role of Barium Examination in evaluation of upper gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital, a total ... -
Urinary tract infection in children under five with fever of no obvious cause at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 1998)A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out in the out-patient paediatric filter clinic of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection among 185 children under 5 ... -
Lifestyle-related risk factors for non-communicable diseases among professionals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)In the developing world, infectious diseases remain a major cause of death. Over the past two decades, any advances against infectious diseases have been reversed .by the rise of HIV-related disorders. Against this gloomy ... -
Phytochemical investigation and antimicrobial activity of girardinia diversifolia (link) friis (urticaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis (Urticaceae) is a herb used traditionally for various ailments, including microbial infections. The objective of this study was to carry out phytochemical investigation of its chemical ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
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Review of cranial computed tomography in patients referred to Kenyatta National Hospital - a descriptive cross sectional study
(university of Nairobi, 1997-02)Morphological brain and skull abnormalities are fairly common; however, they are often difficult to diagnose. By using specific imaging criteria, one may readily diagnose these abnormalities. In this study an attempt has ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2003) -
The pattern of vascular pathology on multidetector computerised tomography angiography In Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009)The development of multidetector Computer Tomography (MDCT) has revolutionized CT angiography (CTA). New techniques and software are currently being developed and modified to improve CTA. The advantage of MDCT relevant ... -
Current microbial pattern of patients presenting with prelabour rupture of membranes (prom) at labour ward in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background; in spite of the advances that have been made in neonatal care over the past years, preterm birth and Prelabour rupture of membranes have not reduced. Neonatal mortality and morbidity remains. PROM has been ... -
The incidence and risk factors of post-operative nausea and vomiting in ENT surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery has been shown to be a risk factor for Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Several risk factors have been identified in different study population. The specific objectives were ... -
Ocular morbidity in nursery school children in kilungu division, Makueni district
(2008-10)Objective To establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular morbidity in rural-based nursery school children in Nunguni zone, Kilungu Division. Methodology This is a school-based cross-sectional study conducted in Nunguni ...
