Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A comparative study of different modalities used in the emergency treatment of hyperkalaemia in patients with renal failure at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1996)70 patients with acute renal (10 patients) and chronic renal (60 patients) failure with hyperkalaemiawere managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) medical wards and Renal Unit between August 1995 and January 1996. ... -
Pilot study on short term complications of acute bacterial meningitis in children beyond the neonatal period at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)To describe the short-term complications associated with bacterial meningitis in children 2-60 months of age. Cohort study. Paediatric filter clinic (PFC) and paediatric general wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
The evaluation of a nutritional surveillance. Growth monitoring and promotion programme: an overview of the coverage and quality of the services provided in Vihiga division of Kakamega district.
(University Of Nairobidepartment of food technology and nutrition, 1988)Through a five year plan of Action Agre ement signed between the Ministry of Health of the Government of Kenya and UNICEF, major changes have been introduced into child growth monitoring which has been operating ... -
Abdominal examination in KNH using 16 multi-slice ct scan: review of alara practice in managing patient dose
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2009)Objective of the study: To assess the justification of abdominal CT examinations carried out, quantify radiation dose and evaluate the optimization of scanning parameters that contribute to radiation dose determination ... -
Comparison of tempe and special milk in the nutritional rehabilitation of severely malnourished children using biochemical and clinical parameters
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1998)PEM a highly prevalent condition in almost all developing countries, including Kenya is treated with high calorie, high protein feeds. At the KNH special milk is used for the rehabilitation of children with PEM. Special ... -
Psychosocial And Sexual Practices, Attitudes And Challenges Of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)HIV/AIDS pandemic remains the world's single most devastating epidemic particularly in developing countries where many governments have declared it a disaster. High risk practices of HlV infected persons serve as the ... -
A review on management procedures for urethral stricture disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)This is a 5 year retrospective study that outlines the management procedures for urethral strictures and their outcome from January 1997 - December 2001 at Kenyatta National Hospital. It also highlights the causes, modes ... -
Factors associated with preterm birth in KNH
(Department Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology, 2010)Introduction: Preterm birth is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality as well as increased cost of health care provision in our set-up. Preterm birth is the cause of at least 7S% of neonatal deaths that ... -
Complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass for open heart surgery: prospective study, Kenyatta National Hospital, February 2002-February 2003
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)The advent of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has revolutionised cardiac surgery over the past three decades. CPB has come to be appreciated as an essential component of cardiac surgery, facilitating operations in a bloodless ... -
The aetiology of puerperal psychosis (amakiro)a study sponsored by ford foundation
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Social Work And Social Administration,Makerere University, 1978) -
Magnitude and pattern of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection seen at two major hospitals in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Objectives: Methodology: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and pattern of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection . A hospital based cross sectional ... -
Estimation of blood loss during elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Blood loss from major surgery IS a great challenge which has become even more significant considering the unavailability of blood for replacement during surgery. It was therefore prudent to determine the amount of blood ... -
Evaluation of treatment of patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)SUMMARY The choice between initial surgical or non-operative management of mechanical bowel obstruction still remains a challenge. This was a prospective study carried out over a period of ten months from 1st September ... -
The pattern of incarceration and strangulation of external hernias as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Over The Period January 1994 - December 1999
(University of Nairobi.Department of surgery, 2002)This is a retrospective study of one hundred and eighty eight patients with incarcerated/strangulated external hernia who were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi between January 1994 and December 1999. The ... -
Serum Vitamin E And The Sickling Status In Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1985)In this study, serum vitamin E levels were determined among 62 children with sickle cell anaemia and 35 age- , matched controls. Among the sicklers, the irreversibly sickled cell counts were done and correlated with ... -
Outcome of childhood cataract surgery as seen at KNH
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in children in East Africa. The outcome of surgery is poor, partly because of the inadequate correction of aphakia and also the loss to follow up in patients who ... -
Kasirye_Neonatal morbidity and mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital new born unit
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1983)A prospective study on the morbidity and mortality pattern of 939 infants admitted at the newborn unit (NBU) at the Kenyatta National Hospital over a six month period is presented. 59.8% of admissions were low birth ... -
Non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)This was a prospective study over a period of 10 months from the month of April 2002 to January 2003. The purpose of the study was to determine the pattern of non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta ... -
Gender segregated perceptions and behavior on benefits and selected health risks associated with urban dairy farming in Dagoretti division, Nairobi
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)There is a tremendous increase in urban growth especially in developing countries and with this, demand for food in urban areas is also increasing. Urban dairy farming has emerged as a response to increasing food demand ... -
Screening Drugs From K. Foetidisslma
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1984)
