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Efficacy and safety of artesunate/mefloquine in the treatment of uncomplicated P. Jalciparum infections
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)The treatment of plasmodium [alciparum malaria is facing significant challenges due to the rapidly emerging drug resistance patterns to the commonly used antimalarial monotherapies. Many countries are now changing/have ... -
Efficacy and Tolerability of Granisetron Versus Ondansetron in the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ABSTRACT Background Nausea and vomiting experienced by patients receiving cytotoxic therapy is distressing and occasionally debilitating. Differences and similarities in the effectiveness among serotonin-receptor antagonists ... -
Efficacy and tolerability of low dose stavudine in HIV-infected patients attending a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 2009-11)Background Stavudine is widely used in developing countries due to its low cost, availability in fixed dose combinations and better initial tolerability compared to zidovudine. However, it is associated with mitochondrial ... -
Efficacy of a Discharge Checklist for Neonates in Reducing Neonatalmorbidity and Mortality
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Of the estimated 5.9 million child deaths in 2015, almost 1 million occurred in the first day of life while about 2 million deaths occurred in the first week. Most of these deaths are readily preventable or treatable ... -
The efficacy of a simple standard multimodal analgesic protocol on acute post-operative pain after major abdominal surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-04)Background: Management of post-operative pain is regarded as routine in surgical practice. Many studies have however shown that its management is often poor. Opioid analgesics are most commonly used in treatment of ... -
The Efficacy of Antiseptic Agents Utilized at Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit Against Bacteria Isolated From Infected Wounds
(UON, 2021)Background: Burn injury in the Kenyan population is associated with extended hospitalization, deformity and disabilities, which induces stigma and rejection. In addition, the highly resistant and opportunistic bacteria ... -
The Efficacy of Antiseptic Agents Utilized at Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit Against Bacteria Isolated From Infected Wounds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Burn injury in the Kenyan population is associated with extended hospitalization, deformity and disabilities, which induces stigma and rejection. In addition, the highly resistant and opportunistic bacteria ... -
Efficacy of Electronic Mobile Phone Application Compared With Mother and Child Health Booklet in Improving Quality of Antenatal Care From First Visit Through Third Trimester at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Antenatal care (ANC) directly reduces maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality through detection and treatment of complications during pregnancy as well as indirectly through identification of women at risk of ... -
Efficacy of fine needle aspirate biopsy in diagnosis of clinically suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the most common adult head and neck cancer seen in Kenyan hospitals and a common cause of cervical lymph node malignant diseases in Kenyan adults. The objective of this study was to evaluate ... -
Efficacy of fine needle aspirate biopsy in diagnosis of head and neck masses in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and role of FNA in the diagnosis of head and neck masses in KNH. Methodology: A crossectional prospective double blind study was done. The cytologist and pathologist did not know the ... -
Efficacy of Group Tobacco Cessation Behavioural Intervention Among Tobacco Users With Concomitant Mental Illness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: The prevalence of tobacco use among people with mental illness is nearly twice that of the general population. Psychotropic medications for tobacco cessation are relatively expensive for most Kenyans. Behavioural ... -
The Efficacy of Interpersonal Therapy on Depression Among People Living With Hiv/aids Attending City Council Health Facilities in Dagoretti District- Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction and Background The commonest mental health disorder diagnosed in level two and three Primary Health Care settings in people living with Human Immune Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is major ... -
The efficacy of pectoral nerve blocks for acute pain management following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital : a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Management of acute pain following breast surgery remains a challenge to both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist. There are various recommendations from anesthesia and surgical groups on multimodal anesthesia ... -
Efficacy of phone based counselling in supporting primi-parous women to Exclusively breastfeed
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Back ground: Although Exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to have great health benefits to both mother and child, current rates of exclusive breastfeeding have remained low especially in the developing countries. ... -
Efficacy of phone use on adherence to nevirapine prophylaxis and retention in care among HIV-exposed infants in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV: a randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Background HIV is a major contributor to infant mortality. A significant gap remains between the uptake of infant and maternal ARV regimens and only a minority of HIV-exposed infants receives prophylaxis and safe infant ... -
Efficacy of post-operative analgesia practices for short stay open pediatric inguinal hernia repair at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The paediatric population is at risk of inadequate post-operative pain management due to physiological, psychological, age related factors and poor understanding that exists. Inguinal hernia surgery is among ... -
The efficacy of who/unicef oral rehydration solution in malnourished children
(university of nairobi.Department of Medicine, 1988)The efficacy and safety of oral rehydration therapy using WHO/UNICEF oral rehydration solution in malnourished children was studied. 92 children aged 3 months to 24 months with moderate dehydration formed ... -
Efficiency of light curing units in dental clinics in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: To achieve adequate cure, a resin composite restoration must be exposed for a specified duration of time to a light of sufficient intensity and the right wavelength. However, some commonly used light curing ... -
Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in systemic hypertension in patients attending Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Faculty of Medicine (M.Med.), 1978)A prospective study of electrocardiograms (ECG's) in 102 hypertensive African patients was carried out at the Kenyatta , National Hospital. Mean age for these patients was 45.2 year so All the patients were in normal ... -
Electrocardiographic Abnormalities Among HIV Infected Adults Attending The Comprehensive Care Center At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern among the HIV infected population. HIV positive individuals have a greater risk of both traditional cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular events than non-HIV ...