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Effects of Chinsaga (gynandropsis gynandra) on haematological profile and markers of iron metabolism in Kenyan breastfeeding women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Chinsaga (Gynandropsis gynandra (L.)) is a leafy vegetable indigenous to Africa, and is an important component of the traditional diet of the people of western Kenya such as the Abagusii, who refer to it ... -
Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on the Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis at the Renal Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital and Their Coping Strategies
(UON, 2021)Background: End-stage Kidney Disease Is the Final Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease Marked by the Total and Permanent Loss of Kidney Function, With Hemodialysis Being the Most Widely Used Treatment. Hemodialysis Patients ... -
The effects of crude lyophilised aqueous extract of Vernonia hochstetteri Schip. Bip. in rats with pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus
(Department of Medical physiology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Vernonia hochstetteri (Compo sitae ), a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat epilepsy by East African communities, was screened for anticonvulsant properties in rats with pilocarpine-induced status ... -
The effects of CYP2B6 Polymorphisms on CD4 cell count in HIV Patients on Nevirapine Based Regimens at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: The CD4 cell count has become a valuable indicator of immunological function in the management of HIV infection. Regular measurements of CD4 levels have been utilized to assess immunological response to ... -
Effects of depot medroxy progesterone acetate use on cervical cytology of HIV positive women at a comprehensive care clinic in Kisumu, Kenya
(Department of human pathology University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: The use of the long acting hormonal contraceptive Depot Medroxy-Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) has been increasing in the last decade. The hormonal effects of this contraceptive agent on human cervical epithelium ... -
Effects of digital technologies and social media on sexual behaviors among the youth at the College of Health Sciences university of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Narobi, 2014-08)Background: The use of digital communication technologies and social media has grown dramatically in the world including in Kenya. It has been suggested that the media influences people’s behaviors including sexual behaviors. ... -
Effects of enteral glutamine supplementation on reduction of infection and mortality in adult patients with severe thermal burns in Kenyatta National Hospital: a double blind randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Post burn infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Severe burns in developing countries, Kenya included. Glutamine is a non essential amino acid which has been found to reduce ... -
Effects of Extubation Guideline Adherence on Extubation Failure Rate Among Mechanically Ventilated Paediatric Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Children, especially those under 5 years of age, are especially at risk of death from preventable and/or reversible causes particularly in resource-limited settings, which generally have sparse critical care ... -
Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ... -
Effects of Fluid Balance on Outcomes Among Children in the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background For critically ill pediatric patients, fluid therapy plays a pivotal role in resuscitation. Adequate intravascular volume re-establishment using timely fluid management may be crucial in saving lives. Nevertheless, ... -
The effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships: a study of patients at rehabilitation centres in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background/Introduction: This study on the effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships is a result of the numerous public protests by spouses in many parts of Kenya expressing concerns over neglect ... -
The effects of injectable metoclopramine and ranitidine on the hydrogen ion concentration and volume of gastric aspirates in patients undergoing emergency.andelective caesaria
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)This study was carried on 160 adult patients who were undergoing emergency or elective caesarian section. They were divided into 4 equal groups of 40 patients each. All patients were classified as ASA 1 and ASA ... -
Effects Of Organic Extract Of Enzoy On Isolated Rabbit Heart Andjejunum
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)The use of traditional and herbal medicines has continued to grow globally. One particular herbal medicinal product, Enzoy has continued to gain widespread popularity as a remedy for self-medicated treatment of infertility ... -
Effects of patient's factors and wound care practices on wound healing among Orthopedic inpatients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process of restoring cellular structures and tissue layers. The wound healing process is affected by several factors among them, local factors such as patient characteristics ... -
Effects of PH changes on drug absorption in the stomach of a rabbit
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The effects of physical and chemical factors on the development of eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)The study was done in the Parasitology Laboratory at the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Nairobi. It was an invitro experimental study. Also the development of eggs (segmentation and embryonation) ... -
Effects of postpartum depression on infant feeding practices in an urban low income settlement Nairobi-kenya
(2014)Childbirth represents for women a time of great vulnerability to become mentally unwell, with postpartum mood disorders affecting approximately 10-15% women from diverse cultures; and such represents a considerable public ... -
The Effects of Recreational Noise Exposure on the Auditory System in Young Adults in Medical School in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction Exposure to hazardous noise levels can lead to hearing related problems like noise induced hearing threshold shifts (NITS), tinnitus and noise sensitivity. Recreational noise is on the rise and young adults ... -
The effects of scaling and oral hygiene education on the periodontal status of factory workers in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, 1991)This study was designed to determine the effects of scaling and of oral hygiene educ et i on COHE) on the periodontal status of a group of 101 factory workers. 101 male factory workers aged between 30-50 years were ... -
Effects of Spinal Anesthesia during Elective Caesarean Section on Neonatal outcome at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department Of Surgery, 2010)Utero-placental circulation and hence fetal well-being depends on maternal blood pressure. Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section causes sudden and severe drops in blood pressure thus threatening fetal and neonatal ...