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Natural killer cells and selected enzyme/metabolite profiles in HIV infection and progression to Aids
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1989)Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of grave psychological and economic concern. It effects all sectors of the community namely education, military, health, transport and communication. To date, it is ... -
The nature and function of social interactions between infant and adult male yellow baboons (papio cynocephalus)
(University Of Chicago, 1981)Interactions between infants and adult males were observed for one year in a group of yellow baboons in Amboseli National Park. Adult males spent a larger proportion of their time in proxim ... -
Neonatal Hypothermia: a Retrospective Study on Association Between Admission Temperature and Mortality and Major Morbidity in Very Low Birth Weight (Vlbw) Neonates at Day Seven of Life in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background Neonatal hypothermia prevalence is high as shown by studies both locally and internationally. Studies showing the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia have been conducted, however, ... -
Neonatal Resuscitation: Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Midwives in Two Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Annually, 10 million of 136 million births worldwide need resuscitation. Despite improvement in maternal and child health indicators, the rate of neonatal mortality in Somalia is still high (39 in 1000 live ... -
Nephrotic Syndrome in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1978)Studies on nephrotic syndrome patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital 1973 - 1977 were done. In a retrospective Study, the clinicopathological data was tabulated and the pattern of the nephrotic syndrome seen here ... -
The nephrotic syndrome in uganda with special reference to the role of plasmodium malariae
(Univesity Of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1966)Much confusion exists on the subject of Quartan Malaria and the Nephrotic Syndrom at the present time. Although many people have studied this subject in the past, a unanimous opinion is lacking on even whether the relationship ... -
Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric morbidity among hiv/aids patients attending a ctc clinic at muhimbili national hospital dar es salaam, tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background; Factors associated with Neurocognitive deficits among HIV/AIDS patients are usually attained from cross sectional study. Aims; (i) to determine the pattern and prevalence of Neurocognitive deficits and ... -
Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Adjustment Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Children Aged 7 to 12 Years in Gaborone, Botswana: a Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Approximately 200 million children born in low and middle-income countries do not reach their full cognitive potential (Grantham-McGregor et al., 2007). Busman, et al., (2013) reported that children with HIV ... -
Neurocognitive deficits in children aged between 7-12years: a comparative study between institutionalized and family raised children.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is estimated that over 200 million children fail to meet their developmental potential because of poverty, poor health and non-stimulating environments. Many abandoned and orphaned children spend their early life in ... -
Neurocognitive Functioning of Hiv Positive Children Ages 8-15 in Nairobi County: Exploring Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Risk Factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Children and adolescents are affected in different ways by HIV/AIDS. Neurocognitive deficits are one of the most significant long term effects on HIV infected children and adolescents. Several factors are ... -
Neurological status of the very low birth weight infants at six, nine and twelve months of age
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)A cross sectional study on neurological status was conducted on 73 VLBW infants between January to December 1989 inclusive at the KNH. These were compared with age and sex matched normal term infants. The prevalence of ... -
Neuronal and Astrocytic Structural Changes in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Male Wistar Rat Following Chronic Khat Use
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Chronic and Long-term use of khat may cause neuro-cognitive changes, which have been elucidated in behavioural studies. These may correlate with structural changes in the cytoarchitecture and histomorphometry ... -
Neurotoxicity of cassava cyanogens in rodents and non-human primates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Cassava is staple food to over half a billion people globally. Consumption of insufficiently processed cassava and dietary sulfur amino acid (SAA) deficiency has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Konzo, ... -
Neutrophil phagocytic function in uncomplicated diabetes mellitus patients of African origin as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1992)This was a comparative study carried out over a six months period with an aim of determining the neutrophil phagocytic function in uncomplicated diabetes mellitus patients and in non-diabetic patients (control group) as ... -
Newborn resuscitation: knowledge and practice among midwives in Kenyatta National Hospital labour ward and maternity theatre.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Perinatal asphyxia is one of the most common diagnoses made in our Newborn unit. Morbidity and mortality from perinatal asphyxia can greatly be reduced by effective newborn resuscitation. Opiyo et al in 2007 ... -
Newborn Screening For Hearing Loss Using Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)INTRODUCTION Hearing loss is amongst the commonest congenital abnormality occurring in one to three newborns per thousand and has a profound effect on the development of language and cognition in the affected child. The ... -
Noise induced hearing loss in a steel rolling mill company in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is a significant economic and health concern in the developing world but the prevalence among factory workers in Kenya is not well known. The iron and steel ... -
Non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)This was a prospective study over a period of 10 months from the month of April 2002 to January 2003. The purpose of the study was to determine the pattern of non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta ... -
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) Burden Among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: People living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kenya are disproportionately affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) yet care is suboptimal. Objectives: This study sought to determine burden of NCDs among PLHIVs in ... -
Normal Base of Skull Foramina Anatomy and Variants on Computed Tomography in the Adult Population in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Imaging the base of skull is challenging. This is because of numerous normal variants, complex anatomy, and the unfamiliarity of most radiologists with this region. This area is challenging to examine clinically, ...