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Median Values For Second-Trimester Maternal Serum Αlpha Fetoprotein And Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Double Test) At Aga Khan University Hospital-Nairobi, Nancy A. Okinda
Theses & Dissertations
Aim
To establish median values for second trimester maternal serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) at Aga Khan University Hospital- Nairobi (AKUH-N) using the Abbott Micro particle Enzyme immunoassay.
Specific objectives
•To perform measurements of second trimester maternal serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and to establish observed and regressed median values.
•To establish regression coefficients for regressed medians of AFP and HCG.
•To compare these data with data obtained from other geographical regions.
Methodology
330 serum samples from women of gestational ages 15 to 20 weeks were analyzed for AFP and HCG. Observed …
The Influence Of Antiretroviral Therapy On Qtc Interval Amongst Hiv Patients At Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Jay Shavadia
The Influence Of Antiretroviral Therapy On Qtc Interval Amongst Hiv Patients At Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Jay Shavadia
Theses & Dissertations
Aim: To determine the influence of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy on the QTC interval amongst HIV-infected patients.
Design: Prospective Comparative survey of two population samples
Patients and Setting: One hundred and thirty ARV naïve and one hundred and thirty treated HIV-positive patients selected from in and out patient departments of Aga Khan University Hospital underwent clinical evaluation and 12 lead resting ECG between August 2008 and March 2009.
Methodology: Eligible HIV-positive patients were conveniently sampled and had a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) performed to determine the QTinterval, corrected for the heart rate by the Bazzet formula. Analysis was then performed to …