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A comparative study of the efficacy of halofantrine and chloroquine in uncomplicated malaria at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1993-03)The aims of this study were to determine and compare the efficacy of chloroquine and halofantrine in uncomplicated malaria; and to compare the outcome of treatment in both groups. A total of 98 patients, 49 per group ... -
A Comparative Study Of The Haemodynamic Effects Of Thiopentone And Propofol Used As Intravenous Induction Agents For Caesarean Section In Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia Mothers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)A prospective study comparing the haemodynamic effect of Thiopentone and Propofol for induction of anaesthesia for caesarean section for 90 pre-eclamptic/ eclamptic mothers was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
A comparative study of the in vitro dissolution profiles of commercially available clarithromycin oral dosage forms in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Clarithromycin (6-O-methylerythromycin A) is a semi-synthetic macrolide derived from erythromycin A. It has improved acid stability, higher oral bioavailability and less gastrointestinal side effects than the naturally ... -
A comparative study of the post anesthesia care Practice between Kenyatta national hospital and Kenyan provincial hospitals
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is a specialized area where the patients coming out of anesthesia undergo intensive monitoring before being discharged to the ward. Authors have found an overall complication ... -
A comparative study of the renal safety of tenafovir and stavudine in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Tenofovir is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor that has been suggested to be a potent and safer alternative to both stavudine (D4T)- and zidovudine-based first-line regimens for the treatment of HIV ... -
A comparative study of transvaginal ultrasound scan and digital vaginal examination in prediction of preterm delivery at 32 to 36 weeks in Kitui District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Preterm labour occurs when regular uterine contractions associated with cervical shortening and dilatation occurs before 37 weeks of gestation. Preterm deliveries are those that occur at less than 37 weeks ... -
A comparative study on efficacy, tolerability, and some metabolic side-effects of propranolol and hydroflumethiazide in adult African patients with mild to moderate hypertension
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)A prospective study to compare propranolol monotherapy and hydroflumenthiazide monotherapy in adult African patients with essential mild to moderate hypertension was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital. 60 men and ... -
A comparative study on market segment characteristics that influence adoption of green products: a case of Runda and Nairobi dam estates
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Given the growing awareness of widespread environmental degradation facing current and future generations, environmentalism has been identified as potentially one of the biggest business issue that corporates must address ... -
Comparative study on post-partum infection among women using single dose and multiple dose antibiotic prophylaxis during elective caesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial
(Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology University of Nairobi., 2008)Background: Large Cochrane reviews have demonstrated that single dose antibiotic prophylaxis during caesarean section is adequate in reducing the risk for postpartum infection. Most of the work has been done in the west ... -
A Comparative Study on Presentation of Vulval Cancer in Patients Below 50 Years and at 50 Years and Above at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Vulval cancer is uncommon and is known to predominantly affect elderly women. However, the emerging trend of affection of younger women is worrying, therefore, needs to be investigated. Recent years have shown an increase ... -
A Comparative Study On Uptake And Determinants Of Contraception Among Undergraduate University Of Nairobi Students, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Contraceptive uptake, knowledge of its use and actual use is lower in the developing world than in the developed world. Data for various contraceptive surveys has not been stratified for the youth, and this ... -
A Comparative study to assess Interleukin - 1 Polymorphisms and their relationship with Chronic Periodontitis in two Kenyan Coastal Communities.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Introduction: Chronic periodontitis (CP) is an infectious disease resulting in the inflammation of the supportive structures of teeth, which leads to loss of attachment and bone, and eventually tooth loss if left untreated. ... -
Comparing Accelerated Failure Time and Cox Ph Models:a Case Study on Employee Attrition
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of this project, is to compare the AFT model and Cox PH model using the employee attrition data set. Survival analysis examines the desired outcome until the occurrence of the event. Although Cox PH together ... -
Comparing Patient Related Factors Associated With Choice Of Cancer Treatment Centre, Locally In Kenya Or Abroad: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Medical tourism is an emerging and growing industry globally. In Kenya, medical tourism is characterized by patients seeking treatment abroad for non-communicable diseases, such as cancer. Further, it is ... -
Comparing scissor dissection and electrocautery in seroma formation post-mastectomy; a prospective randomised clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Seroma following mastectomy is a common occurrence thus drains are left in situ for at least two weeks. The type of Instrument used during dissection to raise skin flaps has been widely studied and electrocautery ... -
Comparing Sociodemographic, Reproductive and Clinicopathological Characteristics Associated With Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Women With Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Planned pregnancy is recommended for women with diabetes mellitus due to increased maternal and perinatal risks and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The need for effective reversible and safe contraception is ... -
Comparing Sociodemographic, Reproductive and Clinicopathological Characteristics Associated With Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Women With Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Planned pregnancy is recommended for women with diabetes mellitus due to increased maternal and perinatal risks and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The need for effective reversible and safe contraception is ... -
A Comparison Between Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Ultrasound in the Characterization of Mammographic Breast Lesions Using Histopathology as the Gold Standard at Kenyatta National Hospital a Cross-sectional Matched Pairs Design
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Breast cancer ranks second after lung cancer in both sexes globally, and the commonest occurring cancer in women worldwide. Africa has been recorded as having the highest age-standardized breast cancer mortality ...