Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Multidetector computerized tomography scan findings of the head in patients with head injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.College of health Sciences, 2009)Assessment of the critically injured patient is time - dependent and should not delay definitive care, which in many cases requires surgery. Computed tomography has certainly fulfilled that criterion and it has become ... -
Antibiotic prophylaxis in elective caesarean section: single dose Compared to multiple dose antibiotics: a randomized clinical trial
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Backqround The benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in both emergency and elective caesarean section has been demonstrated repeatedly in studies, mostly in western countries. Most of these studies have not demonstrated ... -
Prevalence and patterns of use of alternative therapies amongst outpatient clinic attendants in Mathari Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2007-06)Alternative medicine includes systems, modalities and practices which are used to treat or prevent diseases which are outside the modes and methods of treatment practiced by the dominant health care system of a society ... -
The occurrence of oral manifestations in HIV infected patients at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 1990)The study involved 160 patients attending the ante-natal clinic of Pumwani Maternity Hospital between February and April, 1990. Of these 80 (50%) were confirmed to be HIV infected (referred to as cases) and the other ... -
Myrica Salicifolia (Myricaceae) an investigation into the pharmacological basis of its use in traditional medicine
(University of nairobiSchool of medicine, 1986)Myrica salicifolia Hochst ex A. Rich (Myricaceae) is a tree whose root extracts are drank by masai worriors to prime themselves for battle. In humans the extract is reported to produce detachment from the external ... -
Incidence, management and outcome of craniopharyngioma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)BACKGROUND Craniopharyngiomas are benign intracranial tumours with a bimodal distribution, with peak incidence in children aged 5-14 years and older adults aged 65-74 years. There is no clear consensus reached with ... -
The prevalence of cardiac arrhythjviias and associated risk factors among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicineFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background Cardiac arrhythmias are common in COPD patients and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially the persistent supraventricular and ventricular rhythm disorders. Multiple factors such as hypoxemia! ... -
The prevalence of HBV, HCV infections and abnormal liver function in patients on long term haart at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background Hepatitis Band C viral infections are highly prevalent among HIV-infected persons as a result of shared transmission routes. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has led to a reduction in HIV related ... -
Bronchogenic carctnoma as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital over a 5 year period (1884 - 1888)
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Barriers to appropriate breast feeding practices among mothers attending maternal and child health Clinic at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Breastfeeding is a natural and recommended way of feeding all infants and young children Decline in this practice has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality of children under the age of five years globally and in ... -
Manifestations of HIV and aids in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck region in adults at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of surgery, 2006)Aim: To determine the range and pattern of Head and Neck otorhinolaryngological manifestations of HIV and AIDS. Settings: ENT -HN unit, Medical wards and eee of Kenyatta National Hospital. Methodology: A descriptive ... -
Occupational Health Status Among Garage Auto-workers In Nairobi Area Of Kenya: A Descriptive Study
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Development and validation of a liquid Chromatographic method for the simultaneous Determination of caffeine, chlorzoxazone, Codeine, diclofenac, doxylamine, ibuprofen and Paracetamol in analgesic preparations
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Pain is a common menace afflicting many people worldwide. There are a myriad of medications that are available commercially to combat all forms of pain. The quality of medicines is an important aspect in healthcare ... -
Determination of the reliability of Computerised Tomography (CT) for diagnosing intracranial gliomas
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 2006)Back ground: Brain imaging was rcvolutioniscd by the introduction of cornputcriscd tomography (CT) by Hounscfield in 1973. While more novel imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single photon ... -
A study of workers in pesticide formulating plants/ industries in Nairobi and the surrounding areas
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 1990)Pesticides are used by farmers for purposes of gaining the most out of their land in terms of higher productivity and higher profits. They are also used by man to control disease vectors. The use of pesticides worldwide ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Utility Of Anti-ccp In Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) IS a debilitating condition that causes serious morbidity and mortality.Diagnosed early, the condition can be treated with appropriate therapy so as to either stop or slow the ... -
Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004. A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ... -
Prevalence and patterns of herbal Medicine use among children aged 0-12 'y ears admitted to Kisii level 5 hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: Traditional herbal medicine plays a significant role in the health structures of many communities. World Health Organization estimates suggest that nearly 80% of African communities used herbal drugs in ... -
Some aspects of Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix and its relationship to the papanicolaou smear at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The histological patterns of tuberculous lymphadenitis as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1989)This is a retrospective study of the histological patterns of tuberculous lymphadenitis. Four histological patterns of tuberculosis have been described. The main objective was to review the histology of tuberculous ...
