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Maltol method for the assay of streptomycin:an investigation of the stability of the maltol complex with time
(2008)
Streptomycin is an antibacterial agent that is produced by growth of Streptommyces griseus, a fungus.
It is an aminoglycoside antibiotic composed of three sugars namely;
L-Streptose
• Streptidine(an aminocyclitol)
Outcome of penetrating Keratoplasties performed at Kikuyu Eye Unit from 1993 to 2003
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Results: Sixty percent of eyes were grafted for KC, four of whom had PKP in both eyes.
The highest proportion of NKC indications included PBK (7.5%), trauma (6.6%) and
dystrophies (5.3%). There was no significant difference ...
Prevalence Of Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital (Nairobi, Kenya)
(2008)
Introduction
Modification of lifestyle risk factors like exercise, diet, alcoholism and smoking is
important in management of diabetes (5,6). Urbanisation in Kenya is likely to affect
adherence to lifestyle changes. No ...
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Regarding Malaria Treatment And Drug Resistance Among Health Workers In Pulblic Health Facilities In Kilifi District, Coast Province
(2007)
Malaria is a disease caused by blood infection with protozoan parasites of
the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted from one human to another by
the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria affects ...
Infection Control And Prevention Practices In Public Maternity Units In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)
Study objective was to establish the status of infection control and prevention
practices in maternity units within public hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu and Thika
districts of Kenya.
Study design was descriptive ...
Geophagy and other selected factors as potential risks for enhancing transmission of intestinal helmiths in pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cohort study was conducted to assess geophagy and other potential risks for enhancing the trasmission of intestinal helminths in pregnant and lactating women in thirty-nine selected villages in Usigu Division, Bondo ...
Case report and commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Obstetrics and gynaecology short and long commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 2002-11)
Effectiveness of midwives in reducing maternal mortality rates in Tharaka district, Kenya
(2009)
Introduction: Midwives have the ability to effectively reduce maternal mortality using
competencies and proficiency in midwifery skills. The purpose of this study was to
investigate effectiveness of midwives in reducing ...