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Correlation between serum ferritin and transfusion and other variables in children with sickle cell disease
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Sickle cell anaemia is a fairly common disease in this country. One previous study
showed a national prevalence of approximately 3-4%. It influences all aspects of life of
affected individuals. The disease is characterised ...
Development of a liquid chromatographic method and its application in the quality assessment of stavudine-containing products
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A liquid chromatographic method for the separation of the antiretroviral agents stavudine,
lamivudine and zidovudine was developed and validated for stavudine.
The chromatographic method finally employed a PRP-1 8 urn ...
The prevalence of zinc deficiency in low birth weight infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2004)
Background:
Zinc deficiency is common in the developing world, the prevalence being highest in
pregnant women and young children. Zinc deficiency in childhood is associated with
reduced immmunocompetence. growth ...
Anti-thyroid antibodies in primary thyroid disorders
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Autoantibodies to various components of the thyroid gland have been
implicated in the causation of primary hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. A study
aimed at establishing the association, if any, of the presence of ...
Study of paediatric thermal, burns: presentation, causes and management as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A prospective study of 101 paediatric bum patients aged 3 weeks to 12 years was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) Ward 4D, Bums Unit and Intensive Care Unit
(K'U) to assess the demographic pattern and ...
Assessment of nature and quality of pharmaceutical services at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The nature and quality of pharmaceutical services in very healthcare facility determines to a great extent
whether the facility achieves its objective of provision of quality and efficient healthcare.
It was found out ...
Screening and assessment of cellulase from bacilli sp isolated from a Kenyan soda lake
(2004)
Alkaline cellulases have wide spread industrial and commercial applications due to their stability at pH values higher than 9.5. They can be applied in place of chemicals during detergent formulation for cleaning and colour ...
Magnitude and pattern of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection seen at two major hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Objectives:
Methodology:
This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and
pattern of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in patients
with human immunodeficiency virus infection .
A hospital based cross sectional ...
The immediate postoperative outcome of patients undergoing prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Objective: To describe the common postoperative complications of prostatectomy as
seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of patients who underwent
prostatectomy for benign ...
The gynaecology long commentary review of gynaecological cancer morbidity in provincial general hospital Kakamega
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background. Despite the socioeconomic improvements and the development of interventions, little progress has been made in reducing the prevalence of reproductive tract cancers in the recent decades especially in the ...