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A survey on the use of vasopressor and inotropic agents over three monthsat the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background In Kenyatta National Hospital vasopressor and inotropic agents are used in specialized units CCU and HDU. Knowledge of the varied pharmacology and mechanism of action of the agents allows for proper selection ... -
The survival after the cardiac arrest at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiAnaesthesia, 1980)The records of 450 patients who required cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the period 1974-1980 are reviewed. All suffered cardio-pulmonary arrest, and the results of treatment are expressed in terms of length of survival. ... -
Survival among retinoblastoma patients at Kenyatta National Hospital: A retrospective audit.
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Aim The purpose of this study was to estimate the survival of patients with retinoblastoma admitted at Kenya's national referral hospital, The Kenyatta National Hospital. The information obtained will provide a good ... -
A Survival Analysis Approach to Determine the Predictors of Time to Hiv Partner Notification in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Globally, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has registered the highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence with over 50% of seropositive individuals unaware of their HIV status. Assisted Partner Services ... -
Survival Analysis Methods To Estimate Incidence, Survivorship And Risk Factors For Brucellosis In Livestock In Kajiado East Subcounty, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that is caused by various Brucella species and mostly affects cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and dogs. It results in significant economic losses and human sufferings. Manifestation ... -
Survival and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome of children admitted to a Kenyan district hospital with pneumo, coccal meningitis
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Objective: To determine the frequency and risk factors of long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae associated with pneumococcal meningitis in children admitted to Kilifi District Hospital (KDH). Design: A retrospective ... -
Survival Of Persons On Haart In Coptic Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on High antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have been reported in many HIV intervention programs and studies that show evidence of increasing mortality ... -
Survival of persons starting Haart in HIV/ aids care facility in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on HAART have been reported in many HIV intervention programs showing increased mortality in males. It is desirable to have estimates of expected ... -
Survival Rate of Patients With Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital; a Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Orbital Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an advanced stage of a spectrum of disease referred to as ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Orbital invasion may occur if left untreated or from residual tumour ... -
Sustained Release Preparations By Microencapsulation
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The Sweat Gland Response To Solar Radiation In Three Species Of Domestic Animals
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology,, 1972-08)The present understanding of evaporative heat loss mechanisms in domestic farm animals. is based on data gathered from experiments, carried out in animals exposed to simulated desert conditions in climatic chambers. ... -
Symptom screen: diagnostic usefulness in detecting pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV-infected pregnant women in Kenya
(University of NairobiDiagnosting imaging and radiation medicine, 2011-12)Objective: To determine the diagnostic usefulness of tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening to detect active pulmonary TB among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected pregnant women in two PMTCT (prevention of mother-to-child ... -
System and Process Factors That Contribute to Insulin Related Medication Errors in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction Insulin provides the greatest flexibility in the management of diabetes in hospital settings. It is categorized as a high risk medicine because of its low therapeutic index. Insulin medication errors can ... -
A Systematic Evaluation of Regulations for Radiopharmacy Practice in Kenya in Comparison to International Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Radiopharmacy is a branch of nuclear medicine that involves the preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research applications. It combines the skills involved in ... -
A systematic review of neonatal treatment intensity scores and their potential application in low-resource setting hospitals for predicting mortality, morbidity and estimating resource use.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Treatment intensity scores can predict mortality and estimate resource use. They may therefore be of interest for essential neonatal care in low resource settings where neonatal mortality remains high. We ... -
Systematic Variance Correction Methods for Peptide Microarray Data
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Protein/peptide microarrays are high throughput (HT) methods with the potential of investigating tens to thousands of probes in a single experiment. However, technical variance creates an inevitable challenge for their ... -
A Teachers’ Perspective of School-based Human Papillomavirus Vaccination of Girls in Kitui County: Knowledge, Acceptability, Facilitators, Barriers & Opportunities
(University of Narobi, 2014)Background Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Two effective Human papillomavirus vaccines are available as means of preventing the disease. ... -
Technological Dynamics In Nursing And Their Challenges On Nurse Practicing Skills In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Title -Technological dynamics in nursing and their challenges on nurse practicing skills in Kenyatta national hospital. Background- Technological trends in nursing have affected the practice of nursing and have brought ...