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Challenges faced by guardians of children diagnosed With cancer admitted in Kenyatta national hospital Pediatric wards
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background. Guardians of children with cancer play important role in realizing the ultimate goals of cancer treatment. However, not much has been done to better understand their unique roles, their care giving needs/challenges ... -
Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be addressed by HIV IAIDS programs. The ... -
Clinical and haematological profiles of HIV infected individuals admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital
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Clinical and Pathologic Features of Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Clinical epidemiology in Meru District , Kenya: Afr. MFM 1981/108
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Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ... -
A clinical trial of the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1997)Elevated blood pressure is a common problem in the United States. Recent survey data indicate that 24 percent of U.S. adults — approximately 43 million people — have hypertension and only 47 percent have optimal blood ... -
A comparative study of needle aspiration biopsy with histology in the diagnosis of enlarged prostate
(University of NairobiSurgery, 1980)Forty one patients with enlarged prostate were studied as regards their acid phospatase estimation, clinical findings on rectal examination and needle aspiration biopsy. The results of this study were compared with ... -
Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Morphine Combined With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone For Caudal Blocks In Paediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Uncontrolled pain is often associated with increased incidence of postoperative nausea and delirium, prolonged Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stay, delayed hospital discharge and delayed resumption of normal ... -
Comparison of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% to fortified tobramycin-cefazolin in treating bacterial corneal ulcers. Ciprofloxacin Bacterial Keratitis Study Group
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1996-11)PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% (Ciloxan) with a standard therapy regimen (fortified tobramycin, 1.3%-cefazolin, 5.0%) for ... -
Comparison of Dual Therapies for Lowering Blood Pressure in Black Africans.
(NEJM, 2019-06-20)The prevalence of hypertension among black African patients is high, and these patients usually need two or more medications for blood-pressure control. However, the most effective two-drug combination that is currently ... -
Comparison Of Recovery Profile Of General Anaesthesia Versus Spinal Anaesthesia For Gynaecological Day Case Surgeries In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Day care surgery is gaining popularity with more and more procedures being performed on day care basis. Recovery is a key factor in the success of day care surgery with delayed recovery resulting in increased ... -
Competence based strategies adopted by Barclays Bank Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This research project was a case study carried out on Barclays Bank of Kenya limited (BBK). The study sought to identify the competence-based strategies adopted by the bank. The research study sampled a total of 44 respondents ... -
compliance to cross lnfection control measures among dental students and support staff at the university of Nairobi dental hospital.
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2 Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryDepartment of Conservation and Prosthetic Dentistry, 2009-01)Prevention of cross infection mainly involves two basic approaches: minimizing release and spread of microbes from their host sources (patient or practitioner) and killing or removing microbes present on objects and surfaces. ... -
Correlates of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and associated high-risk behaviors among male clients of female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study is interesting because it pertains to the behaviour of adult men who have exchanged sex for money, as well as their drug use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STls) and HIV. Male clients are ... -
Correlation between clinical and radiological findings in pediatric adenoid hypertrophy at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest ENT procedures at KNH . It is done in children with ATH to resolve obstructive symptoms and prevent complications like cor pulmonale. Children with ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and surgical findings in suspected ectopic pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This was a prospective descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital from September 2008 to February 2009, whereby 73 patients who were diagnosed to have an ectopic pregnancy on the basis of ultrasound, ... -
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Haematuria is a common finding in patients presenting with urologic problems.Therefore, the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic fmdings in patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at Kenyatta ... -
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Haematuria is a common rinding in patients presenting with urologic problems. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic findings in patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at ...