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Effect Of Structured Newborn Clinical Evaluation By Paediatric Residents At Kenyatta National Hospital On Re-Hospitalization Rates Within The First Month Of Life
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality continues to significantly contribute towards under-5 morbidity and mortality despite significant improvement seen worldwide within this population. Studies at Kenyatta National ... -
Effect Of Subconjunctival Dexamethasone Injection On Post-operative Inflammation After Cataract Surgery (sics); A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Inflammation after cataract surgery remains an undesirable consequence despite many advances in surgical techniques. It can be rather persistent as well. Although corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... -
Effect of subcutaneous sterile water injections vs normal saline injections for relief of continuous back pain in Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital. a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sterile Water Injections (SWI) are ideal for managing continuous labour back pain in the active stage. However, their effectiveness on African parturient and acceptability in African settings is poorly understood. ... -
The Effect Of Temperature Of The Stability Of Penicilin-v Potassium Paediatric Syrup
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The effect of time of day of unscheduled caeserian sections on perinatal and maternal outcomes in Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Large multicenter studies done in teaching hospitals in USA and Europe showed no important differences in maternal and neonatal morbidity after unscheduled cesarean section delivery according to work shift. ... -
The Effect Of Timing Of Cord Clamping On Neonatal Haemoglobin And Haematocrit Values At Term: A Randomized Control Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The umbilical cord is usually clamped immediately after birth. There is no sound evidence to support this approach, which might deprive the newborn of benefits such as an increase in iron storage during the ... -
Effect of training on implementation of kangaroo mother care among healthcare workers in Muranga county hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Care for preterm and low birth weight infants poses a great challenge to the health care providers and their care takers. In order to reach their target weight, low-birth-weight infants are often admitted for ... -
Effect of Training on the Knowledge of Health Care Workers in the Assessment of Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Quasi-experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal encephalopathy describes neonates (born at 35 weeks gestation or beyond) displaying subnormal level of consciousness or seizures which may be accompanied by difficulty initiating and maintain respiration ... -
Effect of treatment of anaemia in pregnancy With oral haematinics on pregnancy outcomes at Kenyatta a national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Anaemia in pregnancy continues to be a major health problem in most developing countries, with significant adverse effects for both mother and infant. Iron deficiency is the main underlying cause for anaemia ... -
Effect of Upright (‘all Fours’) Versus Lithotomy Birth Position on Obstetric Outcomes Among Low-risk Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The World Health Organisation endorsed that parturients, without epidural anaesthesia, should deliver in a position of their preference including upright positions during the delivery process. Studies from ... -
Effect of variable high fat diets on heart rate variability and selected modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise particularly in developing countries and multiple factors are responsible this alarming trend. Non-ideal dietary fats adversely affect the traditional cardiovascular risk ... -
Effect of variable high fat diets on heart rate variability and selected modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise particularly in developing countries and multiple factors are responsible this alarming trend. Non-ideal dietary fats adversely affect the traditional cardiovascular risk ... -
The Effect of Weight of Resection in Reduction Mammopalsty on the Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Hypertrophy in Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background Breast Hypertrophy (Bh) Is a Psychologically and Physically Debilitating Condition Characterized by Abnormal Enlargement of the Breast Tissue. Studies Have Shown That Reduction Mammoplasty (Rm) Results in ... -
The Effect Of Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Tincture On Memory And Learning In Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this work, the effect of orally administered tincture of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) on learning and memory in mice at different ages (young mature, middle aged and elderly) has been studied. To the best of the ... -
Effect on Shunt Survival of the Biochemical and Cellular Properties of Cerebrospinal Fluid Among Patients Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
(UON, 2021)Study background: The burden of hydrocephalus in our region is huge. It is estimated that 6000 new cases are diagnosed in Kenya, most of which undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunting. These shunts frequently malfunction, ... -
Effectiveness And Acceptability Of Audiovisual Aids For Increasing Knowledge Of Neonatal Danger Signs Among Primiparous Women
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Worldwide, neonatal mortality accounts for 46% of under-five deaths. Kenya's neonatal mortality has remained relatively constant at 23 deaths per 1,000 live births. Lack of knowledge about neonatal danger signs ... -
Effectiveness and Adverse Effects of Etoposide, Methotrexate, Actinomycin D, Cyclophosphamide and Vincristine Regimen Among Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, cyclophosphamide and vincristine (EMACO) regimen is used in the management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) to achieve cure. It has been shown to be highly ... -
Effectiveness and Safety of Artemether-lumefantrine in Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malaria is a worldwide healthcare issue that is causing millions of deaths. In Kenya, malaria is one of the leading causes of death especially for children under the age of 5 years and expectant mothers. There are strategies ... -
The effectiveness and safety of oral misoprostol as compared to intravenous oxytocin in labour induction due to prelabour rupture of membranes at term: a randomised clinical trial At the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) is associated with various maternal and fetal complications, the most notable being sepsis. Infection rates increase with the duration of rupture of membranes. Thus, timely induction ... -
Effectiveness and Treatment Experience of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients on Targeted Therapy, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Among the four-breast cancer molecular subtypes, HER2-positive breast cancer accounts roughly to 20% of the occurrences, aggressive and has a poorer prognosis than other sub-classification. Trastuzumab has had a significant ...