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Genetic analysis of respiratory human adenoviruses among pediatric patients attending new nyanza provincial general hospital in the period june 2010 to june 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common pathogens associated with diseases affecting
the respiratory tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as various organs like the liver, kidney
and the brain. Currently there are 60 ...
The effect of nonperforming loans on the financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)
Financial performance has received significant attention from scholars in the various
areas of business and economics. It has also been the primary concern of business
practitioners in all types of organizations since ...
The spectrum and distribution of imaging findings at coronary computed tomography angiogram in patients suspected to have coronary artery disease. A Cross-sectional study carried out at plaza imaging solutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has in the recent past evolved rapidly due to development
of sophisticated multi detector row CT (MDCT).
The cardinal indication for CCTA is the evaluation of suspected or known ...
Influence of financial literacy training on financial performance of women self help groups: a case of equity bank customers, Isiolo branch, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
This study was set out to assess the extent to which training on financial literacy influenced
financial performance of women self help group customers in Equity Bank, Isiolo Branch. The
combined impact of globalization ...
Impact of micro finance to financial independence of women living in nomadic communities in Kajiado county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of micro finance to financial
independence of women living in nomadic communities in Kajiado County, Kenya. In
doing so, the study adopted the following objectives: to ...
Adequacy of axillary lymph node dissection in the management of breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Axillary lymph node status is the most important prognostic factor in the management of breast cancer and is used to guide adjuvant treatment. When axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is done, retrieval of ...
Development Of Frankfurter Sausage Using Spider Plant As An Alternative Filler And Extender
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This project seeks to develop a sausage rich in crude fibre and antioxidant levels. Sausages in the market are devoid of these important nutrients. The risk is accumulation of cholesterol which can lead to cardiovascular ...
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinicians practising at the Kenyatta National Hospital, on ionizing radiation
(2014)
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global initiative report on Radiation Safety in the
Health Care Setting of March 2010 states that low dose ionizing radiation used in diagnostic
imaging has the potential to cause ...
Audit of quality of neonatal sepsis care at Kenyatta National Hospital general paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background:Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor to neonatal deaths, accounting for about
26% of all neonatal deaths in Africa. Studies have shown that clinical outcome for specific
conditions, including the risk of ...
Evaluating the performance of pediatric risk of mortality (prism) score as a tool to predict mortality in children admitted to paediatric medical wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: With the growth in paediatric critical care, there is need to have a standard way of
assessing severity of illness and the risk of mortality. PRISM score is based on physiological
derangement by the disease ...