Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Glycaemic control during surgery in diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2006)Objective - To study the patterns of glycaemic control in diabetic patients undergoing surgery in Kenyatta National Hospital. Design - A cross sectional, prospective study. Setting - Kenyatta National Hospital operating ... -
Chromosomal Abnormalities In Childhood Acute Leukaemia At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1989)This is a prospective study of 14 patients aged from ten months to 13 years admitted to KNH with acute leukaemia (AL). Chromosomal analysis was successfully performed in nine children. The clinical and laboratory features ... -
Recurrence Of Soft Tissue Sarcomas After Surgical Treatment At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2009)Background Soft tissues sarcomas are the most frequent sarcomas. They represent a rare group of solid mesenchymal tumours with high rates of morbidity and mortality that are influenced by patient, tumour, and treatment ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Introduction and background Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality predominantly due to accelerated coronary artery and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. Objective: To ... -
Determination of acute complications of head and neck radiotherapy, their impact on treatment and quality of life
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 2006)Radiotherapy is in common use for managing head and neck cancer (HNC). As much as it has proven benefits, it also has many adverse side effects. These side effects may lead to treatment interruption and a deterioration ... -
Some aspects of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1989)played by Hepatitis B Virus in the causation of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis in Kenya. Liver biopsy samples were stained by the orcein histochemical method and peroxidase-anti-peroxidase immunohistochemical ... -
Characteristics of low vision patients Presenting at Kwale district eye Centre and friends' church Sabatia eye Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background In most developing countries, it has been shown that causes of low vision are mostly avoidable with timely diagnosis. and appropriate management Data on the causes of functional low vision in patients seen ... -
A review and audit of histopathology reporting of mastectomy specimens for breast cancer in KNH for the years 2001-2005
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2006)Introduction: Breast cancer is the second leading malignancy in Kenyan females after cancer of cervix. The management modality depends on the tumour characteristics (stage, histological grade, histological type, vascular ... -
Acute non-infectious complications of central venous catheterization at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2001-05)A total of one hundred and thirty patients, eighty two male and forty eight female patients requiring central venous cannulation were followed up for acute noninfectious complications. Patients age ranged from 3 years ... -
Trachoma rapid assessment (tra) at Kersa District, Jimma zone, Oromiya region, Ethiopia
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background- Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. It is caused by C.Trachomatis, and if not treated can cause irreversible blindness. Problem with trachoma can be treated by antibiotics (active ... -
Post traumatic stress disorder among Mau mau concentration camp survivors in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2006-07)Introduction: The last decade of colonialism in Kenya was characterized by an armed insurrection in many parts of the country, but mostly in the Mount Kenya and Rift Valley regions. Termed the 'Mau Mau' uprising, the ... -
The response of children aged 2-59 months with pneumonia to oxygen therapy using routine oxygen delivery methods at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2010)Hypoxaemia is a common and potentially lethal complication of acute lower respiratory tract infections .The outcome of children with hypoxaemia correlates with the severity ofhypoxaemia and mortality is reduced with ... -
Utility of total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4+ T cell count in the initiation of haart at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2006-07)Objectives: To evaluate Total Lymphocyte Count as a surrogate marker for CD4 + T cell count in ARV treatment initiation in a Kenyan population of HIV sero-positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. STUDY DESIGN ... -
Socio-demographics, clinical profile and disposition of in-patients with acute decompensated heart failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Background Heart failure is a major clinical and public health problem worldwide due its high morbidity and mortality. It is a disease of the elderly in the developed countries. Valuable information concerning its ... -
Aetiology, pattern and management of oral and maxillofacial injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a ten-year audit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)BACKGROUND: Oral and Maxillofacial injuries (OMFIs) are commonly associated with general body injuries. The anatomical position of the region (the neurocranium and viscerocranium) makes it relatively more exposed than ... -
A descriptive study to find out psychiatric morbidity among Gogo women in polygamous and monogamous union in Dodoma - Tanzania
(1992)The main objective for this study was to find out psychiatric morbidity among the Gogo women coming from polygamous and monogamous families and the factors contributing to their development. Literature review showed ... -
Patterns of psychiatric morbidity among patients in Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital Kigali - Rwanda
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009)introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as an essential and integral part of health as a whole. The 1994 war and Genocide, which took place in Rwanda, left many people ... -
Men’s perspectives on antiretrovirals in preventing perinatal HIV transmission in Suba I East, Migori District
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 2006)Mother to child transmission of HfV/AIDS accounts to almost 90% percent of HI\! infections in children. Scientific research has shown that this mode of HIV transmission can be reduced through use of antiretroviral drugs ... -
Determinants for late presentation of head and neck cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Head and Neck Cancer patients frequently present late and occupy about 50% of inpatients bed space in the Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck surgery Department of the Kenyatta National Hospital. This study aimed to describe ... -
Ocular findings among children in Samburu handicap and rehabilitation programme
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background: Samburu handicap education and rehabilitation programme (SHERP) is a community based organisation which caters for children with various handicaps from all over Samburu district. Its main aim is to provide ...
