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A Unique Case of Ectopic Kidney with Variant Vasculature: A Congenital Anomaly Masquerading as Pyelonephritis
(Mara research journal, 2018)There are several documented cases of ectopic and kidneys with supernumerary vasculature. However, we report a unique case of ectopic kidney with the right renal vessels originating from the left common iliac arteries as ... -
Use of menstrual cups among school girls: longitudinal observations nested in a randomised controlled feasibility study in rural western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)Background A menstrual cup can be a good solution for menstrual hygiene management in economically challenged settings. As part of a pilot study we assessed uptake and maintenance of cup use among young school girls in ... -
User and provider acceptability of intermittent screening and treatment and intermittent preventive treatment with Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine to prevent malaria in …
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Background The World Health Organization recommends intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) alongside long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLIN) and case management ... -
Using health and demographic surveillance systems for teratovigilance in Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)Increased funding in the past decade has improved healthcare coverage of the population and access to vaccines and drugs across sub-Saharan Africa.1 However, there is still a need to collect valid and sufficient baseline ... -
Utility of CT scan and CA 19-9 in Predicting Non Resectability in Malignant Obstructive Jaundice . Feb 2014. :1. 22-27.
(2014-02)Background: Most patients with malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) present with non-resectable disease. Non curative laparotomy has been associated with adverse outcome. There is need to predict non-resectable disease and ... -
Utilization of Herbal Medicines among Diabetic Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Clinic
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2017-06-15)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa’s population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
Utilization of integrated management of childhood illnesses for child health in Western Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING DIDACTICS, 2015-01)Implementation of integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) in comprehensive and holistic, forms bench mark for fifth birth day celebration for child health, free from Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Measles and ... -
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed. -
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)Background: Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed. Objective: To ... -
Validation of Chloe SED, a Low-Cost, Reusable Syringe Extension Device for the Provision of Paracervical Analgesia [A21]
(LWW, 2022)Women in Kenya and other low- and middle-income countries often do not receive analgesia during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of a novel, ultra-low-cost syringe extension device ... -
Validation of Chloe SED, a Low-Cost, Reusable Syringe Extension Device for the Provision of Paracervical Analgesia [A21]
(LWW, 2022)Women in Kenya and other low- and middle-income countries often do not receive analgesia during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of a novel, ultra-low-cost syringe extension device ... -
Validity/Reliability of PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 Depression Scales Among Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Western Kenya
(Journal of General Internal Medicine, 208)Background Depression greatly burdens sub-Saharan Africa, especially populations living with HIV/AIDS, for whom few validated depression scales exist. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a brief dual-purpose instrument ... -
Validity/reliability of PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 depression scales among adults living with HIV/AIDS in western Kenya
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-02-01)Background Depression greatly burdens sub-Saharan Africa, especially populations living with HIV/AIDS, for whom few validated depression scales exist. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a brief dual-purpose instrument ... -
Variation in Branching Pattern and Length of Brachial Artery among Black African Population
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-06-06)As the main arterial supply of the upper limb, the normal documented branching pattern of brachial artery is by bifurcation of its terminal branches into radial and ulnar arteries, but due to variations in studies done, ... -
variations in the origin of the coronary artery in black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(AJOL, 2023-08-17)The coronary arteries which originate from the right and left aortic orifices are the main blood vessels to the myocardium. Variations are anomalies which could affect the overall perfusion of the myocardium causing ... -
Vertebral changes in the lumbar spine of adults presenting with chronic low back pain at a Referral Hospital in western Kenya
(AJOL, 2023-10-09)Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom affecting the lower part of the spine. It is described as pain and discomfort around the lumbar region lasting for more than twelve weeks. The symptoms of chronic ... -
Vitamin D status in healthy black African adults at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)Vitamin D has been known since the twentieth Century for its benefits in bone health. Recent observational studies have demonstrated its benefits in infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases ... -
Vitamin D status in healthy black African adults at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross sectional study
(BMC, 2018)Background: Vitamin D has been known since the twentieth Century for its benefits in bone health. Recent observational studies have demonstrated its benefits in infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and non-communica ... -
Weekly miscarriage rates in a community-based prospective cohort study in rural western Kenya
(British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2016)Objective: Information on adverse pregnancy outcomes is important to monitor the impact of public health interventions. Miscarriage is a challenging end point to ascertain and there is scarce information on its rate ... -
Weight change post oesophagectomy for carcinoma of oesophagus
(East African medical journal, 2007)Objective: To determine the pattern of weight changes observed in postoperative oesophagectomy patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital and evaluate weight change with selected preoperative variables. Design: A prospective ...