Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Cardiovascular risk factors associated with chronic renal insufficiency in black patients as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI). CVD is actually recognised as the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in ... -
A descriptive study on the anaesthetic management of patients undergoing surgical removal of phaeochromocytoma. a retrospective review
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1991)The anaesthetic management of 14 patients undergoing surgical removal of phaeoch romocytoma is described. Hypertension was present in a 11 the pat ients. A 24 hours urine specimen for the determination of vani11ymande1ic ... -
Prevalence of rota virus in children presenting with acute gastroenteritis at Gertrude's children's hospital and clinics
(2009)Background Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe gastroenteritis among young children worldwide. An estimated 600,000 children die from rotavirus each year with 80% being from developing countries. Rotavirus vaccination ... -
Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis. (a Study Of 51 Cases At Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH)
(1982)Chronic constrictive pericarditis is easily confused with other diseases, and the condition may be missed for periods of anything from many months to many years. In our environment it is still a relatively Common problem ... -
Epidemiology of chloroquine-induced pruritus and its influence on chloroquine utilization in a coastal district of Kenya
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A cohort study of 547 outpatients with a diagnosis 6f clinical malaria was conducted in two health centres ~ in Mombasa DisJrict between October 1986 and March 1987. h There were 307 males and 240 females of ... -
Patient's perspectives of regional Anaesthesia at the KNH following Elective Orthopaedic surgery
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)The use regional anaesthesia (RA) is on the increase world over. At the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the use of RA is on the increase as well. Much advocacy for RA stems from a better safety profile in comporison ... -
Penetrating injuries of the chest including the heart &great vessels
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Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background Preeclampsia/eclampsia isa complex hypertensive disorder of pregnancy affecting multiple systems and a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. The duration of exposure to sperm antigens (length ... -
Obstetrics long commentary: A prospective study on caesarian section pattern at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-04)A prospective descriptive surveillance study was carried out between 1st August and 10th November, 1989 on all patients deliveredby caesarian section in the Kenyatta National Hospital's obstetricunit. All patients were ... -
The value of umbilical-cord-blood acid-base analysis in neonates delivered by elective caesarean section
(Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)Background: The most objective measure (qualitative)of a neonate's acid-base status at birth is the analysis of its (easily attainable) umbilical cord blood. As a practice this is gaining worldwide recommendation by ... -
Phytochemical and anthelmintic investigation of Dombeya Rotundifolia (hochst) Planch
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Pharmacy, 2004)Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst ) is widespread in Kenya and has many traditional uses Its stems and roots, for example, are used as anthelmintic, to hasten onset of labour, as an abortifacient and for treatment of ... -
Acute Glomerulonephritis in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
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A status quo study of pubertal changes in rural and urban school girls of Momo and Mezam divisions of the North West province of Cameroon
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1989)This study was conducted in the North West Province of Cameroon among some urban and rural schools girls. A Total of 880 school girls filled in the first part of the prepared questionnaire, consisting mainly of date ... -
Health related quality of life of patients on maintenance hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2011)Background Health related quality of life is increasingly being recognized as a primary outcome measure in treatmentof end stage renal disease. The health related quality of life of patients on maintenance hemodialysis ... -
A study of the neuromuscular blocking properties and cardiovascular effects of vecuronium
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)Vecuronium bromide in a standard dose of O.lmg per kilogram body weight was used on one hundred patients of the American Society of Anaesthesiologists status I and II undergoing abdominal or limb surgery. The time of ... -
Some aspects of solubility of silicate and glass Ionomer cements a Laboratory Study
(1982)Three aspects of the in-vitro solubility of silicate and glassionomer dental cements were studied. a) The solubility of silicate cements was studied using the "weight of evapourated eluate method. It was shown that the ... -
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Children In Undugu Society Of Kenya Homes
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1996)The study was carried out among children in difficult circumstanceswho were going through a rehabilitation programme in various institutional homes by the Undugu Society - a Non governmental Organization in Kenya ... -
Case records and commentaries
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Assessment of preoperative evaluation of geriatric Patients by anaesthetists at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Geriatric is a term used to refer to any patient aged 65years and above. These patients have special needs when it comes to the practice and conduct of anaesthesia. Physiological changes in various organ systems occuring ... -
Human bites. A study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1986)A prospective study was done on sixty two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital casualty department and followed up in Plastic Surgery outpatient clinic between 3rd December, 1984 and 1st February ,1985. A report: is given ...
