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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 ...
Role of Communication in the Surrogacy Industry in Kenya - the Case of Nairobi in-vitro Fertility Centre, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study set out to investigates the role of communication in the Kenya in Vitro Fertilization Centre, focusing on surrogacy regulations. The study objectives were to examine messages from surrogacy agencies and stakeholders ...
State Responsibility in Combating Transnational Crime - a Case Study of Kenya’s Response to Human Trafficking
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Human trafficking, also referred to as ‘Trafficking in Persons’, is a vice that has presented itself in many forms over the years and continues to plague societies. In spite of public awareness and efforts undertaken by ...
Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Survival Outcomes of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Comparison of Pre and Post Treatment Magnetic Resonance Features of Rectal Cancer Between Patients Undergoing Long and Short Course Neoadjuvant Treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Study Background: The treatment of locally advanced rectal carcinoma involves the use of neoadjuvant chemo radiation. The types of neoadjuvant treatment offered to these patients can be long-term or short-term. The choice ...
A Retrospective Descriptive Study of Immunological and Virological Profiles of Adults Who Acquired Hiv in Childhood Through Mother-to-child Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: To provide optimal targeted interventions, it is important to describe the virological and immunological profiles across all subgroups of people living with HIV (PLWH). This includes special groups like adults ...
Tillage Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Rainfed Maize Growth in Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
There is a major decline in maize production in Kenya, and this is a serious threat to the national
food security reserve; thus, the need for sustainable production approaches Enhancing maize
production under rain-fed ...
Knowledge and Health Seeking Practices on Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among the Post Natal Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Referral Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The majority of neonatal premature deaths are due to avoidable causes. Across the globe, babies are taken care of by their mothers, and as such, ensuring that the mothers have the necessary knowledge of the signs and ...
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Clinical Isolates at Embu Level Five Hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) are considered by the World Health Organization to be the predominant priority human bacterial pathogens. The pathogens cause blood stream infections, ...