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The Effect Of Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Tincture On Memory And Learning In Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this work, the effect of orally administered tincture of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) on learning and memory in mice at different ages (young mature, middle aged and elderly) has been studied. To the best of the ... -
Effect on Shunt Survival of the Biochemical and Cellular Properties of Cerebrospinal Fluid Among Patients Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
(UON, 2021)Study background: The burden of hydrocephalus in our region is huge. It is estimated that 6000 new cases are diagnosed in Kenya, most of which undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunting. These shunts frequently malfunction, ... -
Effectiveness And Acceptability Of Audiovisual Aids For Increasing Knowledge Of Neonatal Danger Signs Among Primiparous Women
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Worldwide, neonatal mortality accounts for 46% of under-five deaths. Kenya's neonatal mortality has remained relatively constant at 23 deaths per 1,000 live births. Lack of knowledge about neonatal danger signs ... -
Effectiveness and Adverse Effects of Etoposide, Methotrexate, Actinomycin D, Cyclophosphamide and Vincristine Regimen Among Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclophosphamide and vincristine (EMACO) regimen is used in the management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) to achieve cure. It has been shown to be highly ... -
Effectiveness and Safety of Artemether-lumefantrine in Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malaria is a worldwide healthcare issue that is causing millions of deaths. In Kenya, malaria is one of the leading causes of death especially for children under the age of 5 years and expectant mothers. There are strategies ... -
The effectiveness and safety of oral misoprostol as compared to intravenous oxytocin in labour induction due to prelabour rupture of membranes at term: a randomised clinical trial At the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) is associated with various maternal and fetal complications, the most notable being sepsis. Infection rates increase with the duration of rupture of membranes. Thus, timely induction ... -
Effectiveness and Treatment Experience of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients on Targeted Therapy, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Among the four-breast cancer molecular subtypes, HER2-positive breast cancer accounts roughly to 20% of the occurrences, aggressive and has a poorer prognosis than other sub-classification. Trastuzumab has had a significant ... -
The Effectiveness Of Airway Assessment Tools In Predicting A Difficult Airway By Anesthesiologists At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Airway management is the core responsibility of the anesthesiologist in the operating room. Difficult airway has varied definitions and encompasses difficult bag mask ventilation, difficult supraglottic device ... -
Effectiveness of bacillus clausii in reducing duration of illness in acute diarrhoea in children 6-59 months of age admitted with severe dehydration
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Acute infectious diarrhoea is the second most common cause of under-five mortality in the world. It has also been associated with an increased morbidity and high rate of admission into hospital due to severe dehydration. ... -
Effectiveness Of Cattle Rustling Mitigation Strategies Among Pastoral Communities: A Case Of Loima Sub County, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Pastoralism is an activity of raising herds of animals for economic production that is done mostly in the Northern parts of Kenya and is within the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The communities who live there have a ... -
Effectiveness of cervical cancer screening before simple Hysterectomy at Nazareth Mission Hospital
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2006-12)Screening for cancer of the cervix is important in any woman after eighteen years or after onset of sexual activity but more so before hysterectomy for benign disease to avoid inappropriate simple hysterectomy in presence ... -
Effectiveness of diethylstilboestrol and low dose aspirin versus orchidectomy in the management of metastatic cancer of the prostate- a randomized trial
(2011)Background:Bilateral orchidectornyand Diethylstilboestrol (DES) though regarded as historical therapies, still remain useful alternatives in the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the prostate (CaP). This study aims ... -
The Effectiveness Of Enteral Table Salt In Hyponatremia At The Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hyponatremia, defined as serum sodium level of less than 135mEq/L [1], is the most common electrolyte abnormality in hospitalised patients. It is estimated to occur in 2-4% of hospitalised patients and in ... -
Effectiveness of Ephedrine Used in Perioperative Management of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hypotension is the commonest adverse effect that is encountered after spinal anaesthesia. It is usually an exaggeration of the physiological effects of the spinal blockade. The sympathectomy that occurs after ... -
Effectiveness of intermitent preventive treatment with sulphadoxinepyrimethamine and insecticide treated nets on the prevention of malaria in pregnancy in non-malarial endemic area
(2010)Background Malaria prevention strategies significantly reduced the prevalence of malaria in pregnant women in several studies done in malaria endemic regions. We assessed the effectiveness of Intermittent preventive ... -
Effectiveness of Isobaric Bupivacaine Saddle Blocks in Pelvic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Saddle anaesthesia entails a selective spinal anaesthetic technique that directs a small dose of local anaesthetic towards sacral and coccygeal nerve roots, ideal for short gynaecological and urological surgery. ... -
Effectiveness of midwives in reducing maternal mortality rates in Tharaka district, Kenya
(2009)Introduction: Midwives have the ability to effectively reduce maternal mortality using competencies and proficiency in midwifery skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate effectiveness of midwives in reducing ... -
The Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Inducing Hypoxia Compared to Standard Occlusive Dressing Wound Therapy in the Healing of Traumatic Wounds
(Uon, 2021)Background: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy has gained popularity as an effective adjunct in management of wounds. It accelerates wound healing by enhancing granulation tissue formation. Its mechanism of action was always ...