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Community-based Lifestyle Intervention for the Management and Control of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults Attending St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Implementation of interventions targeting risk factors associated with lifestyle could significantly control MetS ... -
Comorbid Depressive & Anxiety Disorders Among Hiv Infected Mothers And Implications On Children’S Socio-Emotional Development In Kibra Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Mental health and HIV/AIDS have been closely interlinked; this is with regards to the attribution of mental disorders to the increase in the prevalence of HIV infections and HIV infections being associated ... -
Comorbid psychiatric disorders among staff using alcohol and seeking counseling services in the city county of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Alcohol is about to get the attention usually reserved for AIDs and malaria (AAAS, 2008). Statistics show that 56% of public officers in Kenya have drunk alcohol; it is the most abused substance with a prevalence of 33% ... -
Comparative adsorption of methylene blue and Congo red dyes onto coconut husks, mangrove and polylactide blended films
(2014)The removal of two common recalcitrant textile dyes -cationic methylene blue (MB) and anionic congo red (CR)- from wastewaters was investigated in batch systems using coconut husks (CH), mangrove leaves (ML), mangrove bark ... -
A comparative analysis of liquid-based preparations and conventional pap smears with colposcopic biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2000)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is one of the most common female malignancies worldwide. Since the introduction of conventional Papanicolaou smear mortality from cervical cancer has reduced considerably. Despite its success, ... -
Comparative assessment of automated and manual white blood cell counts at Kenyatta National Hospital Haematology Labaratory
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Background: Assessment of White Blood Cell values is essential in patient management. However many methods currently in use tend to vary, with most centres using different types of automated machines and a few that have ... -
A comparative clinical study of enflurane and halothane
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)A perspective study was carried out on a total of forty healthy adult patients (ASA Grade I - II) who were randomly allocated to one of two groups. The groups were identical in age and sex distribution; as well as the ... -
Comparative cost effectiveness of metformin monotherapy and metformin/dipeptidylpeptidase 4 inhibitor combination therapy in drug naive type 2 diabetes patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The combination of metformin and Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors has superior health outcomes as compared to metformin alone. However, the cost may be prohibitive and the combination is being considered ... -
Comparative Cost Effectiveness of Metformin Monotherapy and Metformin/dipeptidylpeptidase4 Inhibitor Combination Therapy in Drug Naïve Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The combination of metformin and Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors has superior health outcomes as compared to metformin alone. However, the cost may be prohibitive and the combination is being considered ... -
A comparative cross-sectional study on the geographical differences in the prevalence of HIV-related opportunistic infections in Murang' a and Taita Taveta
(2007)The study was done to establish if geographical differences exist in the prevalence of HIV-related opportunistic infections. AIDS-defining OIs are the major cause of morbidity and mortality among persons infected with ... -
Comparative effectiveness and cost analysis of an anticoagulation clinic versus laboratory based practice in Kenyan Tertiary Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The laboratory based practice for monitoring oral anticoagulation therapy is laboratory testing of blood to measure the International Normalized Ratio. This is the current practice at Kenyatta National Hospital. ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve Following Cytotoxic Therapy for Breast Cancer Among Women in the Reproductive Age in Select Sites in Nairobi Kenya (a Comparative Cross-sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Inroduction: While advances in breast cancer therapies have led to improvements in long-term survival, treatments often lead to premature ovarian failure and sometimes infertility. Tthis is dependent on the age, dose and ... -
A Comparative Pharmacognostical Study Op Cinchona Ledgeriana Moens And Cinchona Succirubra
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Comparative study between serum cystatin c and creatinine levels in chronic Kidney disease patients and blood donors
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease spectrum characterized by progressive loss of renal function over a period of time. Chronic kidney disease has reached epidemic proportion with current reported incidence of ... -
Comparative study of 24-hour versus five-day prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo ii open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Open fractures have been a challenge to clinicians for centuries and this scenario persists in the 21st century. Management protocols have been devised over the years including among others prophylactic ... -
Comparative study of antimicrobial use in HIV infected/exposed and non infected children at Naivasha District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Antimicrobial use in HIV exposed and infected children aged b~low 5 years is a very frequent occurrence in clinical practice. However, frequent, nnwarranted, and inappropriate use of these drugs has been on the ... -
A comparative study of bioavailabity of brands of acetylsalicylic acid tablets from different manufacturers
(1987)The project was intended to compare relative bioavailabilities f 4 brands of acetylsalicylic acid tablets as well as to establish ether a correlation exists between in-vitro dissolution rate and inary excretion ... -
Comparative study of cape aloe and aloe secundiflqra, using chemical physical and instrumental methods
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The aim of this work was to determine the different anthraquinones in Aloe Second!flora, an indigenous species of Aloe growing around Pharmacy Department (Kenyatta National Hospital). This was composed with the anthraquinines ...