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Towards a framework for the utilisation of Forest resources: a study of Nakuru district
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Forest depletion, is one of the many critical
problems facing Kenya today. Its gravity is seen
from the emphasis laid on afforestation and
reforestation programmes in the country. Forest
depletion in Kenya and Nakuru ...
A study of the quality of facilities that exist for the teaching of O–level chemistry in some selected secondary schools in Mbiri Constituency of Murang’a District
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The primary task of this study was to investigate perceptions of the quality of the available facilities for the teaching of O – Level chemistry in some selected secondary schools by Chemistry teachers in Mbiri constituency ...
A pattern of postoperative laparatomy complication at the Kenyatta National Hospital between 1st January 1982 to 31st
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The pattern of complication in Kenyatta National Hospital is as found in other centres.
Pulmonary complication occured in 3.3% of all laparotomies, with males predominating. Pulmonary complication associated ...
Burn Wound Infection At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Descriptive Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
This is a retrospective study involving a survey of hospital records to
determine the rate of burn wound infection at; the Kenyatta National
Hospital (KNH). Risk factors predisposing to the infection, the
causative ...
Pattern of hearing loss due to antiretroviral therapy in HIV infected adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(1986)
Introduction: Currently, there is increasing use of ARVs in Kenya, and
more than 70,000 infected persons are on treatment, and the number
increases day by day, especially with free treatment all over the country at
the ...
Myrica Salicifolia (Myricaceae) an investigation into the pharmacological basis of its use in traditional medicine
(University of nairobi, 1986)
Myrica salicifolia Hochst ex A. Rich (Myricaceae) is a tree whose root extracts are drank by masai worriors to prime themselves for battle. In humans
the extract is reported to produce detachment from the
external ...
Urinary Schistosomiasis, some clinical and radiological features as seen at Kenyatta national Hospital
(1986)
A prospective study of the clinical pattern and
radiological abnormalities of the urinary tract of patients
presenting with schistosoma haematobium infection at
Kenyatta National Hospital were carried out. Later, ...
Leucocyte alkaline phosphatase activity in healthy Kenyan African neonates
(1986)
Leucocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP) activity was
determined in healthy, Kenyan African rieonates of
gestational ages between 30 and 42 weeks. 210, 99, and
70 neonates had LAP activity examined on the 1st, 4th
and 7th ...
A study of vehicular traffic congestion in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)
Vehicular traffic congestion and the delays and frustration involved coupled with the time literally wasted in search of parking are the consequences of extensive ownership and usage of the private automobiles without a ...