Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
Now showing items 4161-4180 of 4559
-
Assessment of the outcome of lower limb amputations as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)This study was designed to assess the outcome of lower limb amputations as managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent lower limb amputations at the Kenyatta ... -
A study of urinary tract infection among primary school girls in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1984)There were 639 girls studied in 3 primary schools in Nairobi from October, 1989 to February, 1990.Significant bacteriuria (SBU) was found in 37 out of the 639 girls (5.8%). of these 37 girls, 3 (8.1.%) had symptomatic ... -
A Retrospective Study Of Transurethral Resection Of Prostate At Kenyatta National Hospital (July 1996-June 2000).
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)A total of 472 patients had protatectomy during the four year period (July 1996-June 2000). 333 (70.6%) had open prostatectomy and 139 (29.-+%) had transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). There was no significant ... -
Haematological Problems in Renal Failure
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1972) -
The Pattern Of Weight Gain Of Preterm Infants At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)The pattern of weight gain of preterm infants at the Newborn Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital has been studied. 61 preterm infants weighing between 1001 grams and 1750 grams had serial weights recorded during their stay ... -
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) treated at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) over a ten-year period (1990-1999)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)This is a retrospective study of 74 cases of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) treated at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) over a ten-year period (1990-1999). The peak age group at presentation was 2-3 years ... -
Ocular manifestations among HIV infected military personnel in Kenya
(2008)Background: The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by I--lIV/ AIDS. However, data on HIV/ AIDS related ocular lesions among HIV infected military personnel is not available in Kenya. Objectives: To determine the ... -
Pattern of presentation of spina bifida as seen and managed in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)This was a hospital based descriptive prospective study of patients born in KNH with spina bifida and those referred with similar conditions for further evaluation and possible operation. A total of 75 patients aged 5 ... -
Compressive lessions of the spinal cord in kenya as seen and treated in the neurosurgical department in kenyatta national hospital,
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)The results of a retrospective study of 100 patients with proven compressive spinal cord lesions, operated on in the Neurosurgical Unit at Kenyatta Nctioncl Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, between January ... -
Nutritional Status of Primary School Children (age 6-12 years) and Certain Related Socio-economic factors in Kiandani sub-location, Iveti location, Machakos District
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980) -
Use of the partograph and obstetric Outcomes in Kajiado District Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: One of the key challenges in the health care provision in Kenya today is the high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The partograph - document used to monitor individual woman's labor is promoted ... -
Two-dimensional echocardiographic observations in patients with clinical diagnosis of active infective endocarditis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1990)The sensitivity and clinical relevance Qf 2-dimensional echocardiographic presence of vegetations were examined proepectively in patients with cl nical diagnosis of active infective endocarditis at Kenyatta National ... -
The presentation and clinical severity grading in management of chronic venous disease at Kenyatta national hospital.
(2008)Chronic venous disease (CVD) describes a range of disorders usually of the lower limbs characterized by venous hypertension. Mild and moderate forms manifest as telangiectasia, reticular veins or varicose veins while ... -
Peripheral Retinal Degenerations in Kenyan African Myopes
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980)A total of 128 subjects (256 eyes) had their eyes examined under full mydriasis. Indirect Ophthalmoscopy was done in every subject to determine the presence or absence of peripheral retinal pre-degenerations and ... -
Bowel Function Following Posterior Saggital Repair Of Anorectal Malformations (a Ten-year Retrospective Study)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)Posterior sagittal repair was used to repair 352 patients with anorectal malformations· between 1st January 1990 and 31st December 1999. We evaluated 193 patients who were over 3 years of age and with an adaptation period ... -
An investigation of a traditional herbal therapy used to treat malaria in Kisii
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2003)The plant Rhamnus prinoides L. Herit (Rhamnaceae) IS used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria among other diseases by the Kisii community. By using column chromatographic methods, geshoidin was isolated ... -
A study of iron deficiency anaemia in preterm babies and the effects of prophylactic iron.
(University Of NairobiColege of Health Sciences, 1985)This study was undertaken to determine the haemoglobin levels at birth, the frequency of iron deficiency anaemia and the value of prophylactic iron in its prevention in preterm infants. At the start of the study there were ... -
Prevalence of lower respiratory tract infection in Severely malnourished Children
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1990)One hundred and seven children aged below 5 years with clinical features of severe malnutrition were studied for lower respiratory tract infection. A clinical history was taken and physical examination carried out on ... -
A Retrospective Study Of The Outcome Of Caesarian Sections In Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) During The Period March 1977 - February 1979
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1979)In this two year retrospective study the main indications for Cs were found to be cephalopelvic di~proportion (35%), previous Cs 25%, foetal distress (13.7%), malpresentation 5.5% and antepartum haemorrhage (5.5%). These ... -
The Principles And Practice Of Haehodialysis : The Experience At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Heath Sciences, 1985)Haemodialysis as a form of renal failure treatment was started at Kenyatta National Hospital in December 1972 w i t h the opening of the Intensive Care Unit. Between that time and June 1982, the machines used were part ...
