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A Study Of Septic Arthritis At Kenyatta National Hospital (Kenya) (a Five-year Retrospective/prospective Study)
(University of Nairobisurgery, 1985)A study of septic arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital was done in two stages:- First, a retrospective study was carried out by reviewing files of patients, then a prospective study of patients was done. The ... -
A study of serum potassium level in adult patients after Elective gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2006)BACKGROUND Disturbance in potassium homeostasis pressenting as either hypokalaemia or hyperkalaemia is a known complication of gastrointestinal amd hepatobilliary surgery. factors that predispose to development of ... -
A Study Of Some Clinical And Laboratory Aspects Of The African Suffering From Duodenal Ulceration
(University of NairobiMedicine, 1982-03)This is a prospective study of 50 patients with duodenal ulcer proved by endoscopy. The clinical and laboratory features of these patients were analysed and where possible compared to a group of 30 control subjects. It ... -
A Study Of Some Factors Influencing The Outcome Of Acute Childhood Diarrhoea At The Paediatric Observation Ward Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1986)Factors affecting the outcome of acute childhood diarrhoea in children below five years during ward stay and after one week of discharge were studied. Over 90% of children studied were aged below two years, with a peak ... -
A Study Of Some Of The Reactions Involved In The Synthesis Of The 14 Benzodiazepines
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The initial aim of this work was to synthesise both Diazepam ( 7 chloro- 1,3 dihydro- I methyl- 5 phenyl 2H 14 benzodiazepin-2-one) and Oxazepam ( 7 chloro- 1,3 dihydro- 3 hydroxy- 5 phenyl- 2H 14 benzo- diazepin-2-one) However ... -
A Study Of Some Pharmacological And Biochemical Aspects Of The Venom Of Dendroaspis Angusticeps (Green Mamba)
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1980)The venom of the green mamba, Dendroaspis Angusticeps has been studied by various methods including electrophoresis, chromatography and gel filtration. The effects of the venom and fractions were tested on both isolated ... -
A Study Of Streptococcus Pneumoniaeresistance Patterns At Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2011 And December 2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are a concern to the stake holders in the healthcare sector not only because of their expanding spectrum of resistance but also because of their propensity to affect the most ... -
A study of the antimalarial activity of combined plant extracts from medicinal plants used traditionally in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Medicinal plants have been in use in the management of disease and maintenance of health by societies for thousands of years. Emerging resistance to presently utilized single molecule drugs has heightened ... -
Study of the Effect of Acetaminophen on Reproduction Using the Female Mouse Model
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Acetaminophen is not considered a typical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and its effects on reproduction have not been studied extensively as other NSAIDs. Acetaminophen is known to act through the inhibition ... -
Study Of The Essential Oil Of Eucalyptus Citriodora Hooker Cultivated In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The yield of essential oil from leaves of Eucalyptus citriodora Hooker varied considerably but was always within the range 2.2 to 8.3%. The physico-chemical properties of the oil from leaves collected from different ... -
Study of the Essential Oil of Plectranthus Marrubioides Hochst Cultivated in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984)Fran the leaves of Plectranthus marrubioides Hochst, obtained frcm a cultivation in Nairobi (at Kabete), the essential (volatile) oil was isolated. Both macroscopic and microscopic examination of the leaves was done. ... -
A study of the infectivity of HIV associated tuberculosis
(College of Health Sciences, 1990)This is a comparative study of 85 contacts of HIV infected patients with tuberculosis and 191 contacts of tuberculosis patients without HIV infection. All contacts were studied for active disease or tuberculosis infection ... -
A study of the neuromuscular blocking properties and cardiovascular effects of vecuronium
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)Vecuronium bromide in a standard dose of O.lmg per kilogram body weight was used on one hundred patients of the American Society of Anaesthesiologists status I and II undergoing abdominal or limb surgery. The time of ... -
A Study Of The Pattern And Management Of Intra- Articular Fractures Of The Knee As Seen In Kenyatia National. Hospital1
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A study of the pattern and management of intra-articular fractures of the knee as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(2007)Intra articular fractures of the knee form a significant portion of patients with skeletal injuries.They mainly occur in the economically productive young population which leads to varied socio-economicimplications to ... -
A Study Of The Pattern Of Gunshot Wound Injuries As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital (July 1994-June 1999)
(University of Nairobi.Department of surgery, 2000)This was a five year retrospective study on the pattern of GunshotWound (GSW) injuries between July 1994 and June 1999. A total of 225 patients files were retrieved from the Department of Medical Records of Kenyatta ... -
A Study Of The Prevalence And Clinical Correlates Of Haemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) is a common condition in preterm infants and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Although amenable to both medical and ... -
A study of the prevalence and correlates of early onset neonatal hypocalcaemia in term neonates at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2011)Introduction: Hypocalcaemia is a major concern in the neonatal period, often associated with metabolic disturbances whose consequences are high morbidity and mortality. Neonatal hypocalcaemia correlates to foetal and ... -
A study of the prevalence of intestinal parasites, in preschool children in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Intestinal parasitic infections have been described as diseases of poverty and underdevelopment because they have been linked to lack of sanitation, lack of access to safe water and improper hygiene. These ...