Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The role of myelography in the management of patients with spinal pathology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 1989-07)This is a prospective study to try and determine the role of myelography in the management of patients with spinal pathology at the Kenyatta National HospLtal, (KNH) Nairobi. 60 patients referred to the X-ray Department, ... -
Craniovertebral Anomalies
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 1988)Patients with developmental abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction caught my attention during training at Medical School and when working as a medical officer in Meru. The puzzling note was that, though the anomalies ... -
A study of clinical and laboratory features in stroke patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1987)This is both a retrospective as well as a prospective study conducted from January 1986 to January, 1987 at KNH involving 72 stroke patients. Thirty point four per cent of the patients were found to hypertensive. The ... -
The outcome of chronic subdural haematoma
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2008)Objective: To determine the outcome of chronic subdural haematoma. Study design: Descriptive prospective observational study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital. This is tertiary referral hospital in the country and ... -
The pattern of Epilepsy admissions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1977-03)The record of 110 patients admitted from January 1974 to December 1976 have been studied. Presently a prospective study is being carried out in order to be more accurate about the pattern of admission of epileptics at ... -
The prevalence and classification of occult pituitary lesions at autopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital, City Mortuary and Armed Forces Memorial Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Pathology, 2010-11)Introduction: The pituitary gland is important in hormonal secretion and regulation. It is located in the sellar turcica and in direct communication with hypothalamus. It is often involved in disease which commonly presents ... -
Diagnostic value of modified triple test for evaluation of palpable discrete breast masses in young women
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-11)Background: Palpable 'breast masses are a common breast symptom in young women and a source of anxiety. Fortunately a majority of these masses are benign. Triple assessment using clinical breast examination, sonograghy and ... -
The pattern of psychological disorders and comorbidity among adolescents reffered to the youth counselling crisis clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Many studies in the western world have reported a high co existence of DSM IV disorders among adolescents. Major depression and suicidal behaviors co exists with most of the DSM IV disorders. At the time of ... -
Clinico·histopathologic Study Of Maxillofacial Sarcomas Seen At The University Of Nairobi Dental Hospital: A 10-year Review
(Faculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Sarcomas are malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal origin with no site predilection. Though their occurrence in the head and neck region is rare vis-a-vis other malignancies, their presence is of tremendous ... -
Anthropometric And Biochemical Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit.
(Department of Anaesthesiology, 2010)Background-Nutritional assessment enhances quality of nutritional care, however, its practice bemuses professionals. Malnutrition prevalence among hospitalized adults is approximately 50% and is correlated with prolonged ... -
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (hit) syndrome in adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Heparin is a commonly used anticoagulant in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Besides bleeding complications heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with thrombosis, commonly reffered to as HIT syndrome is a ... -
The nephrotic syndrome in uganda with special reference to the role of plasmodium malariae
(Univesity Of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1966)Much confusion exists on the subject of Quartan Malaria and the Nephrotic Syndrom at the present time. Although many people have studied this subject in the past, a unanimous opinion is lacking on even whether the relationship ... -
Environmental and occupational factors associated with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case control study
(Faculty of medicine, 2010)Background: The relationship between Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and broad range of exposures to occupational, environmental and lifestyle factors known to cause leukemia in general is limited. CML is by and large incurable ... -
Prevalence Of Psychiatric Co-morbidity In Patients Admitted In Five Drug rehabilitation Centers In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2010-06)INTRODUCTION: Many persons with alcohol and substance use disorders often suffer simultaneously from a mental illness. Co-morbid psychiatry condition if not addressed do complicate and frustrate the management of substance ... -
A baseline Study of extubation events occurring at the intensive care unit of the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Extubation, or the removal of an endotracheal tube from the airway, is ideally planned and executed once an intubated patient is able to maintain adequate respiratory effort and a patent airway. However unplanned ... -
Determinants Of Common Health Among Flowers Farm Workers Imenti North District
(University of NairobiFaculty of Public Health, 2010)Flower farming in the world has grown considerably since early 1980s. Kenya boasts the most successful flower industry in Africa and there has been rapid expansion in this industry in Kenya over the last few years. This ... -
Detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in heel prick blood on filter paper from children born to HIV-1-seropositive mothers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 1994)Objective: To study the impact of maternal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection on pregnancy outcome. Methods: Between January 1989 and December 1991, 406 HIV-1-seropositive and 407 HIV-1-seronegative ... -
The Brain Death Syndrome In The Intensive Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1988)A retrospective study was carried out on thirty brain dead patients admitted to the intensive care unit (I.C.U.) at the Kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.) from January 1976 to December 1985. There were 20 males (66.7%) ... -
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
(Univesity Of NairobiObstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2009-05)Introduction: The HWO estimates that a woman dies of pregnancy-related complication every minute meaning more than 500,000 women each year world-wide and 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries where they account ... -
The mental health problems of Burundi refugees living in Tabora Tanzania
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1988-04)The main objective for this study was to find out the prevalence of mental health problems among refugees and the factors contributing to their development. Literature review revealed that research work in this field is ...
