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Modification of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic between years 2005-2011
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: The initial ART regimen is widely considered to be the most important regimen in HIV treatment because it is associated with the greatest probability of achieving sustained ! virologic response. Modification ... -
Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Salmonella Isolated From Fecal Matter of Domestic Animals and Animal Products.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Salmonella species are among the most genetically diverse and a common cause of food borne diseases worldwide. The species is associated with important losses in animal produce and it has significant public health implications ... -
Molecular Characterization Of Acute And Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Among Patients Attending Selected Hospitals In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hepatitis B Virus accounts for majority of liver related deaths in the world with 2 billion persons infected worldwide. It’s primarily transmitted through contact with body fluids of the infected person. The ... -
Molecular characterization of phytoene desaturase (crti) gene from paracoccus bogoriensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Carotenoids are natural fat soluble isoprenoid pigments that occur widely in micro-organisms and plants. Increasing use of carotenoids as food colourant, health supplements, cosmetic additives and animal feeds has led ... -
Molecular characterization of the surface glycoproteins of influenza B viruses isolated in Kenya from 2011-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Influenza B viruses can cause severe respiratory disease and occasionally epidemic outbreaks. Vaccination is the mainstayof prevention and reduces disease impact. Vaccine efficacy is determined mainly by the degree of ... -
Molecular diagnosis of coinfections with Human bocavirus and genotyping kenyan Isolates of the emerging virus
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)In Kenya, most surveys on viral respiratory tract infections, often, have always concentrated on the classical pathogens, which are respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza and influenza virus as ... -
Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of K1, K15p and Orf75 Genes of Hhv-8 Associated With Hiv/aids Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma is a lifelong persistant infection in human once exposed. Immunosupression due to HIV sets foundation for Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus infection. Kaposi’s sarcoma overcomes cellular intrinsic ... -
Molecular hybrids of (2R, 3S)-N-benzoyl-3-phenylisoserine with antimalarial scaffolds design, synthesis and biological evaluation for antitumoural and antiplasmodial activity
(Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2012)Alpha-hydroxy-(3-amino acids, isoserines, are important members of the (3-amino acids family because many of them act as potent enzyme inhibitors and as crucial building blocks for compounds of biological and medicinal ... -
Monitoring Progress in Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (Rmncah) Following Devolution of Health Services in Kenya: a Trend Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction-Universal Health Coverage is viewed as making essential Health Services accessible and affordable to the entire populace such that individuals in the population do not suffer financial wreckage due to health ... -
A months controlled prospective study on the pattern of postpartum mental illness in three Nairobi hospitals, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 1987)During the period 1st March to 30th September, 1986, a controlled prospective study on postpartum mental illness was done in three hospitals in Nairobi - Kenyatta National Hospital, Pumwani Maternity Hospital and Mathari ... -
Morbidity and Mortality Patterns of Neonates Admitted in Wajir County Referral Hospital and Associated Factors
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality is a global burden despite management measures that has been developed. Approximately 75% of all newborn deaths occur in the first week of life. In 2018 alone, around 2.5 million ... -
Morbidity patterns and treatment effects in Human schistosomiasis Mansoni in two areas of Machakos and Makueni Districts, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1995)The objectives of the present study were to study morbidity patterns due to schistosoma mansoni infection in relation to prevalence and intensity of infection in two different areas of Machakos and Makueni districts in Kenya. -
Morbidity patterns, spatial distribution and treatment of schistosoma haematobium and soil transmitted helminthes in primary school children in the Tana Delta of Kenya
(2012)Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminthic (STH) infections are important public health problems in Kenya but their prevalence, intensities and the resultant morbidity vary widely from one endemic focus to ... -
Morphology and Variant Anatomy of the Mandibular Canal in a Kenyan Population: a Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: The mandibular canal (MC) is a bony conduit within the mandible originating from the mandibular foramen and terminating at the ipsilateral mental foramen (MF). It transmits the inferior alveolar neurovascular ... -
Morphometric comparison of Kenyan adult mandibles with reconstruction plate parameters
(2008)Objective: To determine the archival morphometry of the mandible of Kenyan male and female adults and to relate them to available mandibular reconstruction plates. Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study using ... -
Morphometry Of The Proximal Femur In A Kenyan Population: Relevance To Component Placement In Total Hip Arthroplasty.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The morphometry of the proximal femur has an influence on the morphology and therefore the biomechanic of the hip joint...... -
Mortality among children with pneumonia at seven Kenyan hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Studies conducted prior to the introduction of the pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccines show that mortality related to childhood pneumonia may be higher among children from sub-Saharan ... -
The mother of a sick child in a paediatric ward - her role in ward management
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Mothers' knowledge on child development and the role of psychosocial stimulation of children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Growth retardation (stunting) affects 30% of children aged 5 years and younger in developing countries. Early childhood stunting is associated with poor development. poor school achievement, poor cognition and ... -
Mother’S Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Neonatal Illness And Assessment Of
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neonatal mortality in Kenya remains high accounting for 42% of under 5 mortality. Neonatal infections account for 36% of these deaths. With two years to 2015, the millennium development goal four may not ...