Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2007-01)The decision to delivery time interval (DDI) is an important measure of the preparedness of obstetric team in handling emergencies. Different institutions have different levels of response time depending on their level ... -
Species distribution and antifungal sensitivity, patterns of vaginal yeasts at the Aga khan University Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2007)Species-level identification of yeasts and antifungal susceptihility testing is not a common practice in Kenya. Thus there is limited information on the distribution of yeast species causing vaginal infections and their ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder among widow survivors of the 1994 Rwandese genocide
(Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-09)Introduction. The1994 Rwandese genocide was Africa's largest in modern times, the quickest and most vicious yet recorded in human history. Hence, psychiatric morbidity, especially Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, could ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Prevalence of HIV infection in patients with head and neck abscess and their bacteriology pattern at KNH
(2013-06-10)Introduction: Head and neck space infection continue to be reported despite the availability of modern antibiotics. The HIV epidemic has brought new challenges in the diagnosis and management of most infective conditions ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in HIV-1 infected patients on anti-retroviral therapy
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-08)Background: With increased use of HAART in HIV-infected individuals there is concern that anti-retrovirals may be associated with hypertension, a known cardiovascular risk factor. This association could be related to ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Participants: School children 6-13 years in the selected ... -
The pattern of MRI findings in patients with shoulder pain at three imaging centres in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)Introduction. Shoulder pain is a common reason for visiting a physician. It is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal disorder after low backache and cervical pain in USA. No data are available about our local ... -
Corrected QT interval in patients with epilepsy attending Kenyatta National Hospital and the Kenya association for the welfare of people with epilepsy clinics in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013-06-10)Background: Patients with epilepsy have a mortality rate two to three times that of the general population. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)is a major cause in studies of mortality in epilepsy. SUDEP is defined ... -
The lifetime prevalence of sexual and gender based violence among refugee women attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics at Dadaab refugee camp hospitals
(Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Sexual violence occurs through out the world.Although in most countries there has been little research conducted on the problem, available data suggest that in some countries nearly one in four women may ... -
Tibia valga. A case of symmetrical metaphyseal dysplasia of the lower ends of the tibiae.
(College of Health Sciences, 1980)An unusual case of symmetrical valgus deformity of both tibiae is described. The relevant literature is reviewed and aetiology of growth disparity is discussed -
Socio-demographic factors associated with HIV infection
(Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Background: From the "Kenya Modes of Transmission" (KMOT) study (Haile G. 2008), Kenya has a mixed epidemic with (a) National prevalence ranging from 6.7% (KDHS2003) to 7.4% (KAIS 2007) 7.1% translated to approximately ... -
Effectiveness of cervical cancer screening before simple Hysterectomy at Nazareth Mission Hospital
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2006-12)Screening for cancer of the cervix is important in any woman after eighteen years or after onset of sexual activity but more so before hysterectomy for benign disease to avoid inappropriate simple hysterectomy in presence ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2005-02)Premature removal and discontinuation of contraceptive implants (Norplant) is a cause of a sizeable national expenditure in Kenya. Understanding the factors that influence the decision to remove the implants and being ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2005-11)Cancer of the cervix remains a preventable yet leading cause of cancer related death in women especially from the developing countries. Most patients in these countries present late with advanced inoperable cervical ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2005-02)Among the criteria recommended by World Healthy Organization (WHO) for monitoring the health status and policies of countries is the infant mortality rate (lMR). Imbedded within the infant mortality rate are perinatal deaths, ... -
Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2005-02)
