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H-Ricci Solitons Onw3 Andw5 Semi-Symmetric Lp-Sasakian Manifolds
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The goal of this project is to study some properties of h-Ricci soliton on LP-Sasakian manifolds. In this work, h-Ricci solitons on LP-Sasakian manifolds which satisfy the semi-symmetric conditions R(X;Y) R(Z;U) = ... -
Habitat utilization by birds, hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibious) and livestock in lake Ol'bolossat, Kenya.
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)The field study was conducted between April and November 1999. The study established the habitat use and activity budget for Red knobbed coots (Fulicata cristata), Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptica), Yellow-billed ... -
The habitats and feeding stations of birds in Tsavo National Park,Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1980)The land-bird community of Tsavo East National Park was studied for two years. There are two wet seasons each year: November-December and April- May, but the latter were very poor in both study years. Six habitat types were ... -
Haematological manifestations in cyanotic heart diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital And Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Cyanotic heart disease results in inadequate tissue oxygenation. This in turn triggers increased erythropoietin release from the kidneys in an effort to increase the red cell mass so as to increase oxygen ... -
Haematological Parameters in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that results in multi-systemic inflammatory damage. It’s often severe and can affect virtually all organs including the hematologic system. Its ... -
Haematological Problems in Renal Failure
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Haemodialysis - The Experience At Kenyatta National Hospital - A Retrospective And Prospective Study
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1985)Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ... -
Haemodialysis catheter related infections among patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis in the renal unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2005)Background Vascular access is the "Achilles heel" of haemodialysis. Different types of angioaccess are in use and of this, catheters constitute the majority. One of the major drawbacks to the catheter accesses is various ... -
Haemodialysis vascular access function in dialysis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The number of patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) worldwide has been on the rise. Vascular access (VA) is the life-line for the majority of these patients when on haemodialysis (HD). VA related ... -
Haemoglobin Levels Measured by the Arterial Blood Gas Analyser Versus the Automated Haemoglobin Analyser in Critically Ill Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Haemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein component of red blood cells (RBC) that is responsible for at least 98% of systemic oxygen delivery (DO2). Haemoglobin measurements are often performed in the Intensive ... -
Haemostatic disorders in patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Haemostatic disorders (thrombosis and haemorrhage) are increasingly being investigated and assessed as factors that influence outcome of treatment of solid tumors including breast cancer. There is little data available on ... -
Haemozoin is not associated with severe disease and poor outcome in kenyan children admitted to a Coastal District Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)Malaria pigment (haemozoin) is the insoluble end product of haemoglobin digestion by the malaria parasite P Jalciparum. This is phagocytosed by the mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells of the body which leads to the ... -
Hafso Mohamed Abdulle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 is highly contagious and healthcare workers are at a higher risk of contracting the disease since they are at the frontline in an effort to control and manage it. Inadequate knowledge on COVID-19 and poor practices ... -
Hali, Hadhi Na Majukumu Ya Sheng Mjini Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sheng imekuwa moja wapo wa lugha vipindi ambayo inatumika sana kwenye miji mingi nchini Kenya ukiwemo mji wa Nakuru. Matumizi ya lugha hii nyumbani, mitaani na hata shuleni umepelea lugha hii kukua na hata kuongeza ... -
Hallux Valgus in a Hospital Population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Hallux Valgus is an irreversible foot deformity that’s often overlooked by the surgeon and medically unknown to the patient. Despite its abundant mention in literature, prevalence is not known and keeps on ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers at Naivasha district hospital maternal and neonatal units.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Health care associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the vulnerable groups like the neonates and a majority of these infections are due to contamination of HCWs ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers in the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Previous studies conducted in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Newborn Unit (NBU) reported high prevalence rates of neonatal sepsis, an important contributor to the high neonatal mortality rate. Hand hygiene is the ... -
Handling of pharmaceutical waste in community pharmacies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)BACKGROUND Pharmaceutical waste is waste consisting oflor containing pharmaceuticals which have expired or are no longer needed and their containers or items containing or contaminated with pharmaceuticals. Enforcing ... -
Handling Practices, Microbial Quality And Weight Loss Of Beef In Small And Medium Enterprise Butcheries In Nairobi And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, small and medium enterprise butcheries are faced with a number of challenges, especially poor sanitation and hygiene meat handling practices. This exposes meat to contamination by pathogenic and spoilage ...
