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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 ... -
A comparative study of cardiovascular response to laryngeal mask airway insertion and endotracheal intubation in elective surgery patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Tracheal intubation is a harmful stimulus that tends to provoke a marked sympathetic response manifested as tachycardia and hypertension which is predominantly deleterious in coronary or cerebral circulation ... -
A comparative study of cell blocks versus cytospins and Conventional smears in effusions and cyst fluids cytology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2011)Excess fluids of the serous membranes are often the first clinical symptom of malignant tumors or of their metastatic manifestation. In one third of malignant effusions cytologygives the first indication of malignancy. ... -
Comparative Study Of Characteristics Of Emulsions Liver Oil Prepared With Various Emulsifying Agents
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The characteristics of emulsions were studied on a comparative basis , Acacia, tragacanth, sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan monooleate and sorbitan monolaurate were used as emulgents to prepare ... -
A comparative study of community based distribution of contraceptives (CBD) and integrated maternal and child health family planning programs in two communities in Meru - Kenya
(Department of Public Health, 1989-01)A comparative community-based cross-sectional study of Family Planning (F/P) programs in two communities within Meru District, Kenya has been presented. The evaluation study entailed obtaining vital information leading ... -
A comparative study of diagnostic assays and risk factors associated with human brucellosis transmission in Baringo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of public health and economic significance in many developing countries. Clinical diagnosis of human brucellosis is a challenge because of its non specific clinical symptoms. Laboratory ... -
A comparative study of different modalities used in the emergency treatment of hyperkalaemia in patients with renal failure at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1996)70 patients with acute renal (10 patients) and chronic renal (60 patients) failure with hyperkalaemiawere managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) medical wards and Renal Unit between August 1995 and January 1996. ... -
Comparative study of gabapentin and chlorpheniramine in the management of post-burn pruritus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Pruritus is a common complication of burns and it affects the healing of burn wounds due to tissue damage caused by the scratching. It also affects the patient’s sleep and daily activities hence interfering ... -
A Comparative Study of Levin Vs Z Stroke Wound Swab Techniques in Diagnosing Infection in Patients With Chronic Wounds Using Wound Biopsy as Gold Standard at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic wounds reduce quality of life and increase societal socioeconomic burden by increasing cost of healthcare, reducing productivity with loss of man hours. Wound infection being a factor that leads to ... -
A Comparative Study of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes During the 2016/17 Doctors Strike in Public Hospitals and a Similar Period the Previous Year at Nazareth Hospital; a Private Faith-based Facility
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The 2016/2017 Kenyan Doctors’ strike lasted 100 days involving all Public Health facilities. Pregnant women sought alternative care including from private or faith-based facilities. Studies done on effects of ...