Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the use of intermittent presumptive treatment (IPT) for Malaria in pregnancy in Kilifi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Malaria endemic countries have guidelines for malaria preventive measures in pregnancy (chemo prophylaxis or intermittent presumptive treatment (lPT)) and this is part of the antenatal care (ANC) package provided within ... -
Ocular changes as seen in black African renal patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)The study was on the relationship between ocular signs and symptoms and renal disease. It was a hospital-based study aimed mainly at examining the eyes of renal patients and relating the ocular signs with renal disorders ... -
Malignant neoplasms in HIV positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2001)The aim of this was to establish the prevalence of various malignant neopasms in HIV positive patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital. in addition to this, it also aimed at establishing the demographic characteristics ... -
Quality of sputa submitted at Kenyatta National Hospital Tuberculosis clinic laboratory and detection of Mycobacterium bacilli
(2010)Introduction: Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear and culture still remain the most important tests for diagnosis of tuberculosis. ... -
CD4+ AND CD8+ T-Lymphocyte counts and serum levels of IgG IgA and IgM in patients with end stage renal disease on haemodialysis and chronic renal failure not on haemodialysis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1997)This study was conducted at the Kenyatta National Hospital Renal unit, renal clinic and medical wards to investigate some immunological parameters in non-haemodialysing CRF patients and ESRD on haemodialysis. The ... -
A Study Of Some Clinical And Laboratory Aspects Of The African Suffering From Duodenal Ulceration
(University of NairobiMedicine, 1982-03)This is a prospective study of 50 patients with duodenal ulcer proved by endoscopy. The clinical and laboratory features of these patients were analysed and where possible compared to a group of 30 control subjects. It ... -
Patterns of pancreatic indices in HIV patients on stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)In 1984, when my was discovered and subsequently established as the cause of AIDS; the search began to find drugs that could inhibit the replication, growth of this retrovirus, test the safety and efficacy of these drugs ... -
Helicobacter Pylori Prevalence And Endoscopic Findings In Hn Seropositne Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Symptoms At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2001)BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive patients frequently experience upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) symptoms that cause considerable morbidity and are due to multiple aetiologies. The role of ... -
The relationship between serum albumin and the outcomes in patients with enterocutaneous fistula at the Kenyatta National hospital, Nairobi
(2010)Objective:This study sought to determine the relationship between the serum albumin levels and outcomes in patients with enterocutaneous fistula at the Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH). Design:A prospective descriptive ... -
An audit of the cataract surgical outreach programme in Litein in 2008
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Objective: To evaluate the outcome of cataract surgical services offered by the University of Nairobi outreach programme in AIC Litein Hospital. Methodology: Retrospective hospital-based survey of the records of all ... -
Prevalence, Morbidity, And Response To Treatment Of Schistosoma Mansoni In A Rural Primary School Population
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1982)All the children in Lietune Primary School,Machakos District, Kenya were examined in a study to determine the prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection and correlated with morbidity as determined by standard ... -
Review of the pattern of presentation and diagnosis of tuberculosis of the abdomen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medicine, 2000)The purpose of this study was to carry out a retrospective study of the pattern of presentation and methods of investigations in patients with abdominal tuberculosis at Kenyatta National Hospital. The period or study was ... -
Glucose intolerance and associated factors among antenatal clients at Kenyatta National hospital at 24-36 weeks
(2010)The prevalence of glucose intolerance worldwide has been on the increase with the highest incidence being among non-industrialized nations. Data on trends especially in pregnancy and associated risk factors in Kenya is ... -
Computed tomography scan findings in low back pain at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1998-06)A retrospective review of Lumbo-saral spine CT scans done from January 1994 to March 1998 was done. The pattern of abnormal findings was analyzed. In the study period 277 CT Scans of the spine were done. Of these, about ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice on substance use among high school students in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Medicine, 2001)The main objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of substance use among high school students. This study focused on alcohol, tobacco, miraa and bhang. The study was carried out in ... -
Ectopic pregnancy: a hospital-based case-control study of risk factors and duration of hospital stay
(University of NairobiDepartment of Preventive Medicine, 1971)To evaluate the association between ectopic pregnancy and two potential risk factors (blood group 0 and underweight) and to examine the duration of hospital stay by patients with ectopic pregnancy, a hospital-based ... -
The pattern of obliterative vasculopathy of the lower limb at arteriography in Nairobi
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The incidence of normal pineal gland calcifications in skull x-rays of Kenyan Africans
(University of NairobiDiagnostic radiology, 1981-04)A retrospective study was carried out to determine the incidence of pineal gland calcification in routine skull X-rays of Kenyan Africans. The study consisted of 5.6 adult skull x-rays. The incidence was found to be 6.52% ... -
Risk factors associated with development of hypertension Among armed forces personnel attending medical outpatient Clinic at armed forces memorial hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hypertension remains a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases CVDs)worldwide. Statistics show a rising morbidity and mortality in developing countries especiallyin the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) ... -
Development of a liquid chromatographic method and its application in the quality assessment of stavudine-containing products
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 2004)A liquid chromatographic method for the separation of the antiretroviral agents stavudine, lamivudine and zidovudine was developed and validated for stavudine. The chromatographic method finally employed a PRP-1 8 urn ...
