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A Preliminary Phytochemical Investigation Of Croton Macrostachyus Stem Bark
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)During a preliminary investigation of the petroleum ether extract of C. macrostaohyus stem bark,three compounds were isolated;- lupeol; a compound with a probable terpenoid structure; and an aliphatic compound containing ... -
Preliminary phytochemical investigations on the twigs of croton mastachyus - euphobiaceae family
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)Investigations are going on on the East African Croton species to find out the active components in various parts of each plant. In this project, the petroleum ether extract of ground croton macrostachyus twigs was found ... -
Premedication in elective adult general surgical patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Objective: To evaluate the practice of preoperative premedication in adult elective general surgical patients in Kenya. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital. Subjects: Seventy five adult ... -
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: prevalence, symptomatology and coping practices amongst women attending Tertiary Educational Institutions in Machakos Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), is a severe gender-specific mood disorder characterized by cognitive, affective and physical symptoms in the week before onset of menses, with compete symptom remission ... -
Preoperative Local Staging of Rectal Cancer With Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Pathologic Correlation in Kenyan Patients
(UON, 2021)Background Rectal cancer (RC) is a leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality in the Kenyan population. Its incidence has increased from 12.3 to 12.9 per 100,000 people per year. Magnetic Resonance Imaging ... -
Preoperative Predictors for Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Crossmatched Adult Patients Undergoing General, Gynaecologic and Orthopaedic Surgeries.
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background: Transfusion of blood intraoperatively in general, gynaecological, orthopaedic surgeries can be lifesaving. At KNH, grouping and crossmatching for blood compatibility of donor blood is carried out for many of ... -
Prescribing patterns and availability of Artemisinin based combination therapy anti-malarials compared to monotheraphy in Kirinyaga district, central province, Kenya
(Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2009)Malaria, a protozoan infection with high mortality and morbidity, remains a major health concern in Kenya and the world. New therapeutic agents and combinations continue to be developed and researched on the treatment ... -
Prescribing Patterns and Potential Drug Interactions Among Patients With Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Heart failure contributes significantly to the global disease burden. Patients with heart failure require multiple drugs, which predisposes them to potential drug-drug interactions. Therefore, improved prescription ... -
Prescription audit of antihypertensive medication at the outpatient pharmacy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Providing the right medication to the right patient at the right time is a central priority of health care. This is done through effective implementation of the World Health Organisation recommendations on ... -
Prescription patterns in management of hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital's medical out patient clinic.
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 2006)Background to the study Hypertension is an important public health challenge in both economically developing and developed countries. Significant numbers of individuals with hypertension are unaware of their condition ... -
Presence Of Three Pesticides In Rural Drinking Water Sources In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1996)A cross-sectional study on the use of three pesticides and their presence in drinking water sources was conducted in Githunguri/Kiaria community between January 1994-March 1995. The main objective of the study was to ... -
The presentation and clinical severity grading in management of chronic venous disease at Kenyatta national hospital.
(2008)Chronic venous disease (CVD) describes a range of disorders usually of the lower limbs characterized by venous hypertension. Mild and moderate forms manifest as telangiectasia, reticular veins or varicose veins while ... -
Presentation and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)The aim of the study was to determine the clinico-biochemical features and precipitating factors of diabetic ketoacidosis. Cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out at KNH, Nairobi, Kenya. Male and female ... -
Presentation and surgical management of hyperthyroidism in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Hyperthyroidism is the second. commonest endocrine disease seen in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), second only to diabetes mellitus. Every year about forty new patients with hyperthyroidism are recruited in the thyroid ... -
Presentation of cleft lip and/or palate at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery,University of Nairobi, 1989)We carried out a study to establish the presentation of patients with cleft lip (CL) and/or (+-) cleft palate (CP) at K.N.H. and find out the factors affecting their receiving early surgical management. Attempt was ... -
The presentation, management and outcome of haemorrhoids as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital General Surgery Unit 1990-1999
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)This study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital where the records of a total of 133 patients with haemorrhoidal disease were reviewed. There was a total of 8765.4% males and 46 female 34.6% patients representing ...