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Aflatoxin status in severe protein energy malnutrition as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Blood levels of aflatoxin were determined in 173 children. The resuLt s in 110 malnourished children comprisinb 37 ~wa$biorko~,26 marasmic kwashiorkorand 47 with marasmus are compared with 63 ag,ematched controls and ... -
Age at first marriage and Fertility in Kenya
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Age related assessment of the status of clinical care offered to children with down syndrome at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Background: Down syndrome, a common chromosomal disorder is the leading cause of learning disabilities in children. The median survival of individuals with Down syndrome has increased considerably in developed countries, ... -
Age- and Cause-specific Mortality Patterns and Trends in an Urban Informal Settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Age and cause specific mortality patterns and trends in an urban informal settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018 Background: Effective health services planning and prioritization require reliable and timely mortality ... -
Alcohol Related Deaths Amongst Drivers, Passengers, Pedestrians Andcyclists In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction Alcohol and its effects on persons have use in both civil and criminal litigation. In terms of civil matters alcohol has impact in the insurance industry as relates to road traffic accidents, personal ... -
Alcohol use and high risk sexual behavior among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009-11)Introduction: Substance use influences acquisition and transmission of HIV among female sex workers. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol use and correlates of alcohol use/abuse among ... -
Alkaline active α-amylases from alkaliphilic bacillus sp.: screening and enzyme prouction
(2014)The term alkaliphiles defines microorganisms that grow optimally at pH values above 9, often between 10 and 12, but are unable to grow or grow slowly at the near neutral pH value of 6.5. Consequently, their extremozymes ... -
Aminoglycoside Trough Levels, Renal Function and Hearing Acuity in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aminoglycosides are antibiotics used in pediatrics for the management of severe infections. In resource limited settings, monitoring of drug levels for efficacy and toxicity is minimal and dosing is largely empiric. This ... -
Amitraz: a demographic survey of poisoning at Kenyatta National Hospital and acute toxicity study in rats
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Pesticide poisoning is an important cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. This is because pesticides are widely available and extensively used in households for human and animal hygiene and in agriculture for crop ... -
Anaemia as seen in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward of the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1981)In this prospective study, the pattern of anaemia seen in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward (POW) of Kenyatta National Hospital was investigated, between November,1979 and March, 1980. There were ... -
Anaemia in Elderly Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1988)The main objective of this work was to study anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some baseline data for future possible work in this area. This prospective study covered 63 elderly patients of all types ... -
Anaemia in elderly patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The main objective of this work was to study anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some baseline data for future possible work in this area. This prospective study covered 63 elderly patients of all types of ... -
Anaemia in patients with rheumatoid athritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Rheumatoid arthritis {RA} is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease which primarily affects the joints. Anemia is the commonest extra-articular manifestation of RA. Anemia is an independent predictor of morbidity and ... -
Anaemia In Pregnancy At Coast Province General Hospital(CPGH), Mombasa : A Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Nutritional anaema is defined by W.H.O. as, "A condition in which the haemoglobin concentration of blood is below the accepted normal value, due to a deficiency of one or more nutrients essential for erythropoiesis, ... -
Anaesthesiology practice in the prevention of perioperative transmission of infection at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Narobi, 2014)Background: Anaesthesiologists play apivotal role in the prevention of nosocomial infections. In anaesthetic practice, physiologic barriers are routinely breached, leading to patient contamination with microorganisms and ... -
Analgesic Activity, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts of Mystroxylon Aethiopicum (Thunb.) Loes. (Celastraceae.)
(Uon, 2021)Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage. Analgesics i.e. Opioids and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used ... -
The analgesic properties of azadirachta indica (NEEM) in mice
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Pain is among the most common symptoms leading patients to consult a physician in the USA.The National Centre for Health Statistics estimates that about 25% of the US population has chronic or recurrent pain, and 40 % ... -
An analysis of 250 cases as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi over a period of 4 years 1972 - 1975
(University of NairobiSurgery, 1977)The purpose of this study was to analyse jaw tumours in Kenya Africans. This was a retrospective study of 250 cases of jaw tumours admitted in the Head and Neck Surgery Department of the Kenyatta National Hospital from ... -
An analysis of admission patterns into the Intensive care unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital over a ten year period
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)Kenyatta National Hospital is a 2000-bed capacity hospital that serves as the Kenyan National Referral Hospital and also receives referrals from within the East African region. The study concentrates on the coding of reasons ... -
Analysis of Adverse Events Following Immunization in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background. As a key component of existing public healthcare programs, vaccination is considered a very important medical intervention due to its cost effectiveness. Despite their effectiveness in lowering risk of diseases ...