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Response of soybean (glycine max l.) To application of inorganic fertilizers, cattle manure and lime in western Kenya
(2013)Soybean production in Kenya has remained low, partly due to soil nutrient depletion and degradation which have been considered serious threats to agricultural productivity. Studies have shown that productivity of soils ... -
Response On Nhls In Patients Aged 13 Years And Above, To Treatment With Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy Or Combined
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Response To Initial Therapy In Acute Asthma Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Emergency Departments
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is a globally significant Non Communicable Disease (NCD) affecting persons of all ages but whose prevalence varies widely from one region to another. ... -
Retinopathy, nephropathy, neurological complications and risk profile in recently diagnosed type 2 diabetics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medicine, 2001)Background: Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly important health problem in Kenya. As type 2 diabetes is characterised by a variable period of metabolic abnormalities prior to clinical diagnosis, microvascular complications ... -
A retrosepective study of adverse drug reactions in adults patients receiving antiretrovirals
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Retrospective Audit of Flexible Bronchoscopy Practice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a 5 Year Audit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Since the discovery of flexible fiber optic bronchoscopy (FB) by S. Ikeda in 1964. It has become an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool for management of chest disease. There are numerous indications ... -
Retrospective Chart Review of Electrolytes Disorders in Post Kidney Transplant Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021) -
A retrospective cohort study on the effectiveness of automated peritoneal dialysis in the management of acute renal failure in Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is peritoneal dialysis (PD) using cycler machines which can deliver predetermined volumes of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity and then drain it after a programmed dwell ... -
A Retrospective Cohort Study to Determine the Clinical Outcomes of Neonates Born to Mothers on Opioid Substitution Therapy (Ost) With Methadone in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Heroin addiction is a universal encumbrance. Currently in Kenya, the estimate of heroin users is between 18,000 to 33,000. The use of heroin during pregnancy has been associated with high incidence of prematurity, ... -
A retrospective comparative study of adverse drug reactions among HIV (+) and HIV (-) adult patients taking antitubercular drugs, in 2006-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected, with eight million people progressing to active TB disease ... -
A retrospective review of findings on postoperative cranial computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Post-operative cranial scans are not necessarily obtained in all patients following neurosurgical procedures. The scans may also be obtained after varying periods of time. Appropriate utilization of the scans ... -
A Retrospective Review of Pharmaceutical Product Dossiers Submitted at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Between 2010 and 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Efficient regulation of pharmaceutical products is crucial in ensuring that the medicines within a specified territory meet the stipulated standards of quality, safety and efficacy. The national medicine ... -
A retrospective study of carcinoma of the prostate, at Kenyatta National Hospital,between 1975 and 1985
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
A retrospective study of renal injuries as seen at Kenyatta national hospital 1984 – 1998.
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
A retrospective study of the diagnosis, treatment patterns and therapeutic outcomes of bacterial pneumonia in adult hiv/aids patients in KNH
(2012)HIV/AIDS is a viral infection in which the affected individuals develop a progressive failure of the immune system. The infection occurs mainly by transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate or breastmilk. ... -
A Retrospective Study Of The Outcome Of Caesarian Sections In Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) During The Period March 1977 - February 1979
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1979)In this two year retrospective study the main indications for Cs were found to be cephalopelvic di~proportion (35%), previous Cs 25%, foetal distress (13.7%), malpresentation 5.5% and antepartum haemorrhage (5.5%). These ... -
A Retrospective Study Of Transurethral Resection Of Prostate At Kenyatta National Hospital (July 1996-June 2000).
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)A total of 472 patients had protatectomy during the four year period (July 1996-June 2000). 333 (70.6%) had open prostatectomy and 139 (29.-+%) had transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). There was no significant ... -
A retrospective study on association between symptoms and laboratory diagnosis of intestinal parasites among patients visiting Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-09)Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are the most common parasitic infections affecting man and can result in important morbidity or mortality in infected individuals. Intestinal parasites are common in resource-poor ... -
A retrospective study on cases of acute poisoning occuring in Kenyatta National Hospital for the period January 2002-June 2003
(University Of Nairobi, 2005)Chemicals are used in agriculture, industry, public health and in the home all over the world. Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world suffer or die from poisorung. The study is a retrospective study ...