Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Obstetric and gynaecological case records and commentaries
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1985)Fasting serum lipids were serially measured in a group of 7 women desirous of using depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and 8 women who had been using (DMPA). for more than 5 years but less than 6 years. This was ... -
Prevalence of viral aetiology of acute lower respiratory Tract infection in children under five years at Kenyatta National hospital
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2008)BACKGROUND Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Studies in various parts of the world indicate that viruses playa major causative role in childhood ALRI ... -
The pattern of radiological presentation of lower urinary tract obstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-02)A one year prospective study was done on 82 patients who presented to x-ray department, Kenyatta National Hospital with a clinical diagnosis of lower urinary tract obstruction. Forty-nine patients had micturating cysto ... -
Intrapartum sonographic foetal weight estimation versus the actual birth weight at Pumwani Maternity hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2004-08)In this prospective cross-sectional study, 206 gravid mothers admitted at PMH's labour ward had obstetric U/S scans done within 72 hours before delivery. In each case, foetal biometric parameters (FL, AC, BPD and HC) ... -
Interhospital transport of critically ill and injured patients into the Kenyatta national Hospital
(2009)Objective - Audit local practices in the transfer of critically ill and injured patients into Kenyatta National Hospital and make recommendations to improve· safety and outcomes during such transfers. Setting - Kenyatta ... -
Management of Gunshot Injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the August 1982 National Disturbance
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1976)On 1st of August, 1982, the Kenya Air Force attempted to change the government unlawfully. This was resisted by the loyal forces and the ensuing shoot out led to many civilian victims presenting for treatment at the ... -
Radiation doses to patients during barium examinations of the gastrointestinal tract
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-07)Exposure to ionizing radiation is potentially , hazardous to living tissues, as reviewed in this study, such that patients undergoing x-ray examinations should be protected from excessive radiation dose. BetweenMayand ... -
The view of secondary school adolescents on the psychosocial interactions with their parents infancy in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2004-11)Introduction: Trauma occurring during infancy and childhood development remains unforgotten and unforgiven It lives on as a scar that inhibits health attitudes towards others, which affects interpersonal relationships. ... -
Review of Sigmoid Volvulus at Kenyatta National Hospital over a six Year Period
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Prevalence of group B Streptococcus (GBS) Colonization in antenatal Women at Kenyatta national Hospital (KNH)
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Background Group B streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) is a gram-positive coccus and approximately 10-30% of women worldwide carry it in their urogenital or lower gastrointestinal tract. It is a leading cause ... -
Electrophysiological study of diabetic autonomic and sensorimotor polyneuropathy
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1984)Neurological complications of Diabetes Mellitus were looked for in a group of 31 patients using clinical examination and electrophysiological tests. Clinically evident sensorimotor neuropathy was found to be prsent in ... -
Paediatric trauma in hospitalised patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2004)In low, middle and high income countries, injuries are identified as the most important preventable cause of death and disability for children beyond the first few months of life. There is little data on paediatric trauma ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and surgical findings in suspected ectopic pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This was a prospective descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital from September 2008 to February 2009, whereby 73 patients who were diagnosed to have an ectopic pregnancy on the basis of ultrasound, ... -
Nutritional status and its determinants amongst school age children (6-10 years) in a low income urban community of Nairobi
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Arterial Oxygen Saturation in Children Following General Anaesthesia for ENT Surgery
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2004-06)A total of 90 children aged between 9 and 144 months undergoing Ear Nose and Throat surgical procedures under general anaesthesia had continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation after their operations. The purpose of the ... -
The role of abdominal ultrasound imaging in evaluating the vomiting child
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: Children are generally very suitable subjects for ultrasound (US) examinations. US is often the first investigation performed for suspected abdominal or pelvic pathology. It may precede radiographic examination ... -
Perinatal morbidity and mortality among babies delivered by caesarean section at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(2009)Background: The rate of caesarian sections globally has increased significantly in the past 20 years. Significant poor perinatal outcome has been documented in increased rates and World Health Organization has recommended ... -
Oral health status and oral health care seeking behaviour of a rural community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Public Health, 2004)Oral health forms an integral part of general health. Oral health problems affect all age groups and are universal in prevalence. his necessary to have current information that can be used in planning and implementing ... -
Case Records And Commentaries For Examination Of Mastership In Medicine In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1978)This study was done in Kenyatta National Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology over a period of C:months (from September 1982 to February 1983). The patients were recruited from both the Gynaecology Clinic and ... -
Clinicopathological manifestations of kidney disease in hiv/aids patients with proteinuria at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2004)Renal involvement in HIV /AIDS is well documented with up to 60% of patients with AIDS presenting with some form of renal pathology. The incidence of asymptomatic proteinuria in HIV individuals varies in different studies. ...
