Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The pattern of emergency laparotomies in the division of surgery at Kenya-tta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-04)371 patients' files for patients who had undergone emergency laparotomy in the division of surgery Kenyatta National Hospital between 1st July 1989 and 30th June 1990 were reviewed to determine the pattern of indications ... -
Echocardiographic features of children presenting with rickets at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: The prevalence of rickets has remained high in our setup probably due to inadequate nutrition and insufficient exposure to sunlight. Rachitic children have significant morbidity and mortality, often due to ... -
The efficacy of who/unicef oral rehydration solution in malnourished children
(university of nairobi.Department of Medicine, 1988)The efficacy and safety of oral rehydration therapy using WHO/UNICEF oral rehydration solution in malnourished children was studied. 92 children aged 3 months to 24 months with moderate dehydration formed ... -
Effect of combining conjunctival fornix irrigation with lid scrubs as a method of pre-operative preparation in cataract surgery-
(2009)Background: Endopthalmitis following intraocular surgery, although rare (0.1%) could cause visual loss or loss of the eye. In most of the cases of post-operative endophthalmitis follow"cataract surgery, the source of ... -
Presentation and surgical management of hyperthyroidism in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Hyperthyroidism is the second. commonest endocrine disease seen in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), second only to diabetes mellitus. Every year about forty new patients with hyperthyroidism are recruited in the thyroid ... -
A prospective study of factors that Influence early outcome of severe Traumatic brain injury in different Age groups at the Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Four factors influencing short term outcome of sixty seven patients with severe head injury managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the months of October and November 2009were analyzed. These were patients with ... -
The effects of scaling and oral hygiene education on the periodontal status of factory workers in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, 1991)This study was designed to determine the effects of scaling and of oral hygiene educ et i on COHE) on the periodontal status of a group of 101 factory workers. 101 male factory workers aged between 30-50 years were ... -
Irf6 gene variant and environmental risk factors in non-syndromic clefts of the lip and/or palate in a Kenyan population
(Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral Pathology and oral medicine, school of dental sciences, College of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate are common craniofacial congenital disorders. Their aetiology is largely unknown but genetic and environmental factors have been implicated. In this regard, various genes ... -
Detection of glaucomatous visual field defects using frequency doubling technology perimetry in a rural hospital
(2003)To determine the suitability of the Frequency doubling technology perimetry in a rural set up by determining the applicability of the test and the ability of the FOT to identify glaucomatous Visual field losses and to ... -
Distal femoral fractures pattern and management at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH): a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Background. Distal fractures of the femur affect mainly the young and economically productive age group, hence socioeconomic implications for the patient and their dependants. Objectives. The immediate objective of ... -
Acute septic arthritis as it Is seen in children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A nine-month study was done on children with acute septic arthritis admitted to the Paediatric Orthopaedic and general paediatric wards. The aims of the study were to elucidate the clinical characteristics and aetiological ... -
Presentation and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)The aim of the study was to determine the clinico-biochemical features and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis. Cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out at KNH, Nairobi, Kenya. Male and female ... -
Use of analgesia during labour at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2004-06)This was a descriptive cross sectional study on the use of analgesia during labour at the Kenyatta National Hopital. The study was carried out after approval by the Ethical and Research Committee of the Kenyatta National ... -
The prevalence of microalbuminuria in children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes mellitus at the outpatient clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of micro albuminuria, and to relate it to sociodemographic features and glycemic control, among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes ... -
A months controlled prospective study on the pattern of postpartum mental illness in three Nairobi hospitals, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 1987)During the period 1st March to 30th September, 1986, a controlled prospective study on postpartum mental illness was done in three hospitals in Nairobi - Kenyatta National Hospital, Pumwani Maternity Hospital and Mathari ... -
A 2- Year retrospective study on the pattern of Retinobh Storna in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Background: The national epidemiological characteristics of retinoblastoma in Kenya have not been determined. The diagnosis of this cancer is mainly clinical; histology determines tumour extent. Late diagnosis of this ... -
Post -discharge, short term morbidity and mortality of chronic heart failure at Kenyatta national hospital
(2009)Objective: To ascertain the mortality and rehospitalization rates among patients discharged with a diagnosis of congestive cardiac failure. Design: Prospective observational study Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital, ... -
Intensive care management of acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) patients admitted to Kenyatta National hospital intensive care unit-1972 august to December 1984
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)A retrospective study was carried out on 209 cases of the laryngotracheobrochitis (LTB) treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta University Hospital (KNH) from August 1972 to December 1984. There were 134 males ... -
The clinical pattern and factors that influence the short term outcome of upper gastrointestinal bleeding at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)A prospective study is reported of 97 consecutive patients admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital due to upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. A positive endoscopic diagnosis was made in 90 (93%) cases. Three major ... -
Thrombocytopenia in haart naive HIV infected Patients attending the comprehensive care Clinic at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Haematological abnormalities are common in HIV infected patients. Thrombocytopenia has been associated with progression of disease. The presence of thrombocytopenia is significantly associated with decreased ...
