Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Renal manifestations in children with sickle cell anemia
(1981)Twenty one children admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital with sickle cell anaemia were studied with the aim of detecting the renal defects associated with this haemogloblnopathy. In a controlled study investigation ... -
The magnitude and pattern of thermal ocular injuries following two major fire incidents in kenya in 2009
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)OBJECTIVE:To describe the magnitude and pattern of thermal ocular injuries following two major fire incidents in Kenya in the year 2009. STUDYDESIGN: Cross- sectional analytic study METHODS: Eighty- eight patients ... -
Early functional outcome of Operative treatment of displaced Femoral neck fractures in two Kenyan Orthopaedic centres
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Worldwide, the incidence of fracture neck of femur (FNF) has been projected to increase significantly. FNF increases both morbidity and mortality especially to the elderly. Locally, majority of these fractures ... -
Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of acutely ill adult patients, in the general wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)Introduction: Care of the acutely ill patient has become increasingly challenging due to demands from external sources to measure the quality and appropriateness of care provided (Ridley,1998). The more critically ill ... -
A comparison of cox and Poisson regression in the analysis of survival data
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-09)When analyzing event data, one can decide to analyze either individual patient survival times or aggregated patient event rates. In this study two methods are used to analyze data arising from a study where the response ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among children under five years with severe or very severe pneumonia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Introduction Pneumonia in the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a problem of high magnitude particularly among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies from ... -
Management of severe head injury at the Kenyatta national hospital critical care unit; Review of practice among critical care Practitioners
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Severe head injury represents a major contributor to patients in the CCU where their care falls under a multi-disciplinary team requiring immense resource utilization. Currently about 20% of mortality in the Kenyatta ... -
A review of outcome of pterygium excision at lions sight first eye hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to review the outcome of pterygium, indications for excision, the pattern of complication in relation to surgical technique, the recurrence rate within the first six months post ... -
Studies and Works in Mental Health to Inform Practice and Policy in the African Social Cultural Context
(2013)“There is hope for mental health for all,” this is the message delivered by Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, during his Doctor of Science defense at the University of Nairobi (UoN). Titled ‘Studies and Works in Mental Health ... -
Blood Sugar Levels In Starved In-patient Children Coming For Elective Surgery As Compared To Non-Starved In-patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)A prospective study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital to determine the blood sugar levels in two groups of children - one starved and coming for surgery and the other group not starved. Both groups consisted of ... -
Randomised control study on early enteral feeding after small gut anastomosis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Studies show that early enteral feeding after small gut intestinal anastomosis has a better outcome than delayed feeding.The outcome measures are short duration of hospital stay, lower incidence of infection and anastomotic ... -
A Prevalence Study Of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) In School Children Aged 6 - 16 Years In Nginyang And Marigat Divisions Of Baringo District.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)A random survey of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) amongst primary school children was done in 2 Administrative divisions of Baringo district in May, 1988. This was done in order to assess the magnitude of IDD in ... -
Response of soybean (glycine max l.) To application of inorganic fertilizers, cattle manure and lime in western Kenya
(2013)Soybean production in Kenya has remained low, partly due to soil nutrient depletion and degradation which have been considered serious threats to agricultural productivity. Studies have shown that productivity of soils ... -
Comparison Of The Effect Of Lignocaine And Gallamine On Suxamethonium-induced Elevation Of Intraocular Pressure (lOP)
(University of Nairobi, 1989)This study was designed to determine the timecourse, incidence as well as magnitude of suxamethonium induced elevation of intraocular pressure (lOP); and to compare the effectiveness of pretreatment with either Lignocaine ... -
The Incidence of Congenital Anomalies of The Kidney and Ureters as Seen at The Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Congenital malformations are a tragedy to the patients, parents and also the clinicians in charge of the care of the patients. In many parts of the world congenital malformations evoke severe repercussions both emotional ... -
Evaluation of erectile dysfunction among bicycle taxi riders (bodaboda) in Bungoma town
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)Organic erectile dysfunction is common in elderly men but is not prevalent in menbelow 40 years of age. However, in addition to other known causes such as smoking, alcohol intake and diabetes mellitus, recent research ... -
Snakebite in Kenya
(1975)Snakebite is an occupational hazard and those at greatest risk are those who work in the fields. Young 'adventurous children from another group at high risk. The majority of snakebites occur during the productive years of ...
