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Nutritional Problems And Policy In Kenya, With Special Reference To Child Health
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Undernutrition is a major pubric health prgblem ·in Kenya. Among ," the"most important nutritional deficiency diseases are PEM, nutritional anemiasjendemic goiter and vitamin A deficiency. Other common but less "\ " , ... -
Nutritional status and its determinants amongst school age children (6-10 years) in a low income urban community of Nairobi
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Nutritional status of children aged 3-5 years with and without severe early childhood caries in New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing due to caries, or filled tooth surfaces in the deciduous dentition in children whose ages are from 71 months and below. ... -
Nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood, occurring in 3.6 per 1,000 children. It is caused by a static brain lesion in the neonatal period leading to a range of activity ... -
Nutritional status of paediatric cancer patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital using Anthropometry
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Malnutrition has been shown to be a common feature among cancer patients. This results from parasitic metabolic behavior of the tumour cells at the expense of the host leading to wasting away. Anorexia, ... -
The Nutritional Status Of Patients Presenting With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
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Nutritional status of pediatric burn patients hospitalised at Kenyatta National Hospital using anthropometric measurements
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Pediatric bum patients are prone to under nutrition due to the hyper metabolic response that increases their metabolic demands and it can go on for prolonged periods. Children have limited energy stores and ... -
Nutritional Status of Primary School Children (age 6-12 years) and Certain Related Socio-economic factors in Kiandani sub-location, Iveti location, Machakos District
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The nutritional status of sick children seeking care at Kenyatta national hospital using the new who standards.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Despite malnutrition being the single most important potentiating factor in childhood morbidities and mortalities, it remains poorly diagnosed and managed. The diagnostic tool used in a facility is important ... -
Nutritional, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Genetic characterization of Jackfruits (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) found in selected regions of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Some sections of the work included in the thesis have been published in peer reviewed journals and they include Chapter three ‘(European Journal of Medicinal Plants)’ and chapter four ‘(Journal of Advances in Biology and ... -
Nyeloneningocele
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1979)During the period between January 1975 and December, 1979, one hundred and thirty two (132) new patients were seen in the neurosurgical clinic with some form of malformation of the cranium or spine. One hundred and eight ... -
Obadha_Serum calcium levels in the first three days of life at the Kenyatta National Hospital maternity unit
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)Serum levels of calcium, inorganic phosphates and proteins, were determined for venous and cord blood samples obtained from neomates born at Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity t and fro their mothers within the first ... -
An Observational Study On Blood Transfusion Requirements In Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy /myomectomy For Uterine Fibroids In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal tumors of the uterine myometrium that often appear during childbearing years. In Kenyan Public hospitals, surgery for Uterine Fibroids is mainly by Total abdominal hysterectomy and ... -
An Observational Study on the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat in Relation to Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in Kenyatta National Hospital Main Theatre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The endotracheal tube cuff prevents aspiration and air leak during positive pressure ventilation. The recommended cuff pressures lie between 20 -30 cmH20. Cuff pressures above the recommended range can result ... -
Obstetric And Gynaecological Case Records And Commentaries
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)The total number of women stuiliedwere 409 broken down in five groups as follows:- . N.B.: None pregnant, non-contraceptol"'asre henceforth called controls. The controls Oral contraceptive (O/C) users ... -
Obstetric and gynaecological case records and commentaries
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1985)Fasting serum lipids were serially measured in a group of 7 women desirous of using depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and 8 women who had been using (DMPA). for more than 5 years but less than 6 years. This was ... -
Obstetric And Gynaecological Case Records And Commentaries
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Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes of Women in Labour Undergoing Admission Cardiotocography Versus Intermittent Auscultation at Kenyatta National Hospital: A Randomized Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Admission Cardiotocography (ACTG) is a record of the foetal heart rate for 20 minutes upon admission in labour ward. Assessment of foetal wellbeing throughout labour and delivery is vital for identifying and ... -
Obstetric long commentary: A survey of the knowledge and attitude related to the antenantal procedures amongst expectant mothers at the kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1992)This was a prospective descriptive study, which surveyed the knowledge and attitude related to the antenatal procedures amongst expectant mothers at the Kenyatta National Hospital between April and June 1991. Mothers ... -
Obstetric Outcomes in Women With Uterine Fibroids at Kenyatta National Hospital-a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women, with an estimated prevalence of 0.1-4% in pregnancy. Prevalence rates vary with race, and are most common in Africanwomen. Uterine fibroids have ...