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N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide and Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Level in Sickle Cell Disease Patients at Steady State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sickle cell disease is a non-communicable disease attracting global public health concern. Chronic effects of sustained hemolytic anemia drive the development of end-organ complications which include heart, brain, kidney, ... -
Nadir peripheral blood cell counts in patients on treatment for non-hodgkin's lymphoma and breast cancer with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and predinsone (CHOP) and doxorubicine & cyclophosphmide (AC) respectively
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Poor hematological status and development of sepsis due to temporary bone marrow failure are major contributing factors to treatment schedule interruptions and hence poor outcome in our set up. With this in mind, we set ... -
Nadir platelet counts in patients on doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (ac); and cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (chop) for breast cancer and non-hodgkin's lymphoma respectively
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Background: Patients on chemotherapy suffer severe myelosuppression leading to poorer treatment outcome locally compared to economically advantaged countries. Effective and safe use of chemotherapy demands that febrile ... -
Nasal eosihophillia in thrinosinusitis
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Nasogastric decompression versus non- decompression after elective laparotomy at kenyatta national hospital: a camparison of post -operative outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after elective laparotomy is being practiced at Kenyatta National Hospital. Available evidence suggests that complications like vomiting and anastomotic leakage cannot be prevented ... -
Nasopharangeal Carcinoma. (retrospective Study Of Nasopharangeal Carcinoma) As Seen In Kenyatta National Hospital. 1973 – 1983)
(University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Natual Family Planning in Kenya:an Inquiry into its Contribution towards Population Policy Implementation in Kenya
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Natural killer cell and T-cell subset distributions and activation influence susceptibility to perinatal HIV-1 infection
(2014)OBJECTIVE: To determine neonatal immunologic factors that correlate with mother-to-child-transmission of HIV-1. DESIGN: This case-control study compared cord blood natural killer (NK) and T-cell populations of HIV-1 ... -
Natural Killer Cells And Selected Enzyme! Metabolite Profiles In HIV Infection And Progression To Aids
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 2007)Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of grave psychological and economic concern. It effects all sectors of the community namely education, military, education, health, transport and communication. To ... -
Natural killer cells and selected enzyme/metabolite profiles in HIV infection and progression to Aids
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1989)Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of grave psychological and economic concern. It effects all sectors of the community namely education, military, health, transport and communication. To date, it is ... -
The nature and function of social interactions between infant and adult male yellow baboons (papio cynocephalus)
(University Of Chicago, 1981)Interactions between infants and adult males were observed for one year in a group of yellow baboons in Amboseli National Park. Adult males spent a larger proportion of their time in proxim ... -
Neonatal Hypothermia: a Retrospective Study on Association Between Admission Temperature and Mortality and Major Morbidity in Very Low Birth Weight (Vlbw) Neonates at Day Seven of Life in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background Neonatal hypothermia prevalence is high as shown by studies both locally and internationally. Studies showing the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia have been conducted, however, ... -
Neonatal Resuscitation: Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Midwives in Two Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Annually, 10 million of 136 million births worldwide need resuscitation. Despite improvement in maternal and child health indicators, the rate of neonatal mortality in Somalia is still high (39 in 1000 live ... -
Nephrotic Syndrome in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1978)Studies on nephrotic syndrome patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital 1973 - 1977 were done. In a retrospective Study, the clinicopathological data was tabulated and the pattern of the nephrotic syndrome seen here ... -
The nephrotic syndrome in uganda with special reference to the role of plasmodium malariae
(Univesity Of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1966)Much confusion exists on the subject of Quartan Malaria and the Nephrotic Syndrom at the present time. Although many people have studied this subject in the past, a unanimous opinion is lacking on even whether the relationship ... -
Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric morbidity among hiv/aids patients attending a ctc clinic at muhimbili national hospital dar es salaam, tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background; Factors associated with Neurocognitive deficits among HIV/AIDS patients are usually attained from cross sectional study. Aims; (i) to determine the pattern and prevalence of Neurocognitive deficits and ... -
Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Adjustment Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Children Aged 7 to 12 Years in Gaborone, Botswana: a Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Approximately 200 million children born in low and middle-income countries do not reach their full cognitive potential (Grantham-McGregor et al., 2007). Busman, et al., (2013) reported that children with HIV ... -
Neurocognitive deficits in children aged between 7-12years: a comparative study between institutionalized and family raised children.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is estimated that over 200 million children fail to meet their developmental potential because of poverty, poor health and non-stimulating environments. Many abandoned and orphaned children spend their early life in ... -
Neurocognitive Functioning of Hiv Positive Children Ages 8-15 in Nairobi County: Exploring Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Risk Factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Children and adolescents are affected in different ways by HIV/AIDS. Neurocognitive deficits are one of the most significant long term effects on HIV infected children and adolescents. Several factors are ... -
Neurological status of the very low birth weight infants at six, nine and twelve months of age
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)A cross sectional study on neurological status was conducted on 73 VLBW infants between January to December 1989 inclusive at the KNH. These were compared with age and sex matched normal term infants. The prevalence of ...