Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Platelet counts in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thrombocytosis is one of the haematological manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis that occurs in active disease. ... -
Outcomes of controllled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Background Infertility affects more than 80 million people worldwide with rates varying from less than 5% to more than 30% (1). The success ofIVF treatment depends on adequate follicle recruitment which is achieved ... -
Prevalence of depression among cardiac patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Depression is a common condition in patients with cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality leading to poor health related quality of life. Studies done globally have ... -
Case records and dissertations in obstetrics and gynaecology
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Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum in 6-60 month old children presenting with diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)Background: Diarrhoea remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. Since the discovery of HI V-I in 1982, C. parvum has become an increasingly important cause of diarrhea, especially ... -
The prevalence of anxiety and depression among caregivers of HIV-positive children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)HIV/AIDS has changed from an acute disease to a chronic one due to comprehensive care accorded to those infected by the virus, especially due to the use of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs). One of the effects of HIV infection ... -
Comparison between the outcome of trial of labour and elective repeat caesarean section in Kiambu District hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Although introduction of lower transverse uterine incision for caesarean section has remarkably reduced the risk of uterine rupture during trial of labour (TOL), a consensus has not been reached regarding TOL for women ... -
An assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice in first aid management of epistaxis by accident and emergency clinical staff at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Epistaxis is one of the commonest emergencies in Accident and Emergency (A&E), and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) departments. A vast majority of these patients settle with simple standard first aid measures. The ... -
Effects of enteral glutamine supplementation on reduction of infection and mortality in adult patients with severe thermal burns in Kenyatta National Hospital: a double blind randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Post burn infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Severe burns in developing countries, Kenya included. Glutamine is a non essential amino acid which has been found to reduce ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on measures to retard disease progression among chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global public health problem and is considered a worldwide epidemic. There is an increase in the incidence and prevalence of CKD in developing countries. CKD is associated with ... -
Antenatal corticosteroid use in preterm delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Preterm birth is the cause of at least 75% of neonatal deaths that are not attributable to congenital malformations. Antenatal corticosteroids given to mothers at risk of preterm birth between 24 and 34 weeks reduce the ... -
The effect of delay in initial debridement on the rate of infection in open fractures of the tibial shaft at Kenyatta National Hospital-a prospective study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: The tibia is the most commonly fractured bone in the body. A large number of tibial fractures are open. Among many other factors affecting the eventual outcome of fracture management is the time of debridement ... -
Comparison of the effectiveness of painting and immersing techniques, in pre-operative foot disinfection with chlorhexidine
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Pre-operative preparation of the foot is challenging due to the anatomy and the range of organisms found in this area . Different antiseptic solutions are in current use for the preparation of skin. The lechnique ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in urban Garissa residents
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are becoming rampant in the developing countries due to such factors as urbanization, adoption of sedentary lifestyle, and change in dietary behavior. Common preventable risk factors ... -
Development and validation of a chroramphenicol enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method for the determination and monitoring of chloramphenicol residues in livestock products
(University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy, 2008)Livestock rearing is an essential and integral part of agriculture in Kenya, however management of livestock diseases remain a major challenge to the growth of this very important industry. The improper use of veterinary ... -
Incidence, clinical presentation, management and outcome of gall bladder cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (1988-2000)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)This was a retrospective study of patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of gallbladder cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1 sl January 1988 to 31 sl December 2000. A total ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practice on home based care of HIV/AIDS patients in Butula division, Busia district
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)In Busia District, Western Kenya, the estimated HIV prevalence is 14.2% (NASCOP, 2005), with 90% of people living in rural areas where access to medical facilities is inadequate. The number of people falling ill as a result ... -
Medical cases admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital I.C.U. and their outcome : a five year retrospective study January 1995- December 199
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2001)This was a five year retrospective study on the outcome of intensive care medical admissions between January 1995 and December 1999: aiming at determining/examining correlates and predictors of outcome. Univariate ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy : a case study of person`s living with HIV/AIDs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Context: An estimated 5 million people became infected with HIV worldwide in 2003, and 700,000 of these were children. Over the next decade, without effective treatment and care, UNAIDS predicts that these people will join ... -
The phenomenon of hypoxic brain damage at Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care and high dependancy units
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)Information relating to twelve patients admitted into the Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care and High Dependency Units with a primary diagnosis of Hypoxic Brain Damage, was analyzed. The range of ages was from ...
