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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 ... -
The Effectiveness Of Airway Assessment Tools In Predicting A Difficult Airway By Anesthesiologists At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Airway management is the core responsibility of the anesthesiologist in the operating room. Difficult airway has varied definitions and encompasses difficult bag mask ventilation, difficult supraglottic device ... -
Effectiveness of bacillus clausii in reducing duration of illness in acute diarrhoea in children 6-59 months of age admitted with severe dehydration
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Acute infectious diarrhoea is the second most common cause of under-five mortality in the world. It has also been associated with an increased morbidity and high rate of admission into hospital due to severe dehydration. ... -
Effectiveness Of Cattle Rustling Mitigation Strategies Among Pastoral Communities: A Case Of Loima Sub County, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Pastoralism is an activity of raising herds of animals for economic production that is done mostly in the Northern parts of Kenya and is within the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The communities who live there have a ... -
Effectiveness of cervical cancer screening before simple Hysterectomy at Nazareth Mission Hospital
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2006-12)Screening for cancer of the cervix is important in any woman after eighteen years or after onset of sexual activity but more so before hysterectomy for benign disease to avoid inappropriate simple hysterectomy in presence ... -
Effectiveness of diethylstilboestrol and low dose aspirin versus orchidectomy in the management of metastatic cancer of the prostate- a randomized trial
(2011)Background:Bilateral orchidectornyand Diethylstilboestrol (DES) though regarded as historical therapies, still remain useful alternatives in the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the prostate (CaP). This study aims ... -
The Effectiveness Of Enteral Table Salt In Hyponatremia At The Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hyponatremia, defined as serum sodium level of less than 135mEq/L [1], is the most common electrolyte abnormality in hospitalised patients. It is estimated to occur in 2-4% of hospitalised patients and in ... -
Effectiveness of Ephedrine Used in Perioperative Management of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hypotension is the commonest adverse effect that is encountered after spinal anaesthesia. It is usually an exaggeration of the physiological effects of the spinal blockade. The sympathectomy that occurs after ... -
Effectiveness of intermitent preventive treatment with sulphadoxinepyrimethamine and insecticide treated nets on the prevention of malaria in pregnancy in non-malarial endemic area
(2010)Background Malaria prevention strategies significantly reduced the prevalence of malaria in pregnant women in several studies done in malaria endemic regions. We assessed the effectiveness of Intermittent preventive ... -
Effectiveness of Isobaric Bupivacaine Saddle Blocks in Pelvic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Saddle anaesthesia entails a selective spinal anaesthetic technique that directs a small dose of local anaesthetic towards sacral and coccygeal nerve roots, ideal for short gynaecological and urological surgery. ... -
Effectiveness of midwives in reducing maternal mortality rates in Tharaka district, Kenya
(2009)Introduction: Midwives have the ability to effectively reduce maternal mortality using competencies and proficiency in midwifery skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate effectiveness of midwives in reducing ... -
The Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Inducing Hypoxia Compared to Standard Occlusive Dressing Wound Therapy in the Healing of Traumatic Wounds
(Uon, 2021)Background: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy has gained popularity as an effective adjunct in management of wounds. It accelerates wound healing by enhancing granulation tissue formation. Its mechanism of action was always ... -
Effectiveness of PMPCT at Naivasha District Hospital: outcomes of HIV exposed infants
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background and Significance Effective Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS programme can reduce Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV from 30-45% to 2%. Global efforts aim to reduce MTCT ... -
The Effectiveness of Pre-puncture Lumbar Spine Ultrasound Scanning in Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Spinal anaesthesia is commonly used as a method of regional anaesthesia for surgeries below the level of the umbilicus. It is a safe substitute to general anaesthesia. It has been in existence since late in the 19th century. ... -
Effectiveness of Selected Postharvest Handling Practices and Technologies to Preserve the Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruit
(UON, 2021)Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mainly for the domestic market. Production of mango is dominated by the smallholder farmers, majority of whom depend on it for their livelihoods. ... -
Effectiveness of syndromic management of vaginal discharge at specialized treatment center (casino) Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)BACKGROUND: Syndromic management is a World Health Organization (WHO) strategy for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Diagnosis is based on identification of syndromes, which are combinations of ... -
Effectiveness of the modified approach of birth preparedness health education through mobile phone messaging reminders among mothers attending public antenatal care clinics in Migori county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Various approaches have been established to address maternal mortality, which is a major problem in developing countries. Birth preparedness (BP) is one approach that has been found to effectively prevent ... -
The effectiveness of triclosan coated polyglactin 910 in reducing surgical site infection in clean wounds a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality and financial burden in healthcare. Worldwide it accounts for as much as $10 billion annually in direct and indirect medical cost. Many ...