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Use of combined paracetamol and low dose ketamine in pain control during change of dressings in burn patients
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2011)Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Paracetamol and low dose Ketamine in controlling burn pain during dressings. Setting: The burns ward of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, a 750 bed capacity tertiary centre ... -
The use of condoms by the clients of prostitutes reduce the prevalence of genital ulcer disease
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Use of Condoms for the Control of AIDS: a cross-section in Rikai District, Uganda." Uganda AIDS Programme, Kampala
(Department of Public Health, 1988) -
The use of drugs for cardioversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation and flutter. Focus on ibutilide
(1998)Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, particularly in the elderly population. It is well recognised that AF is a major cause of stroke, even in the absence of underlying heart disease. Although ... -
The use of echocardiography in the diagnosis and follow-up of aortic valve endocarditis: a case report and literature review
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987-08) -
The use of fine needle aspiration in urological practice Medicom 1985
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Use Of Genome Level-informed PCR As A New Investigational Approach For Analysis Of Outbreak-associated Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates.
(University of NairobiInstitute of Tropica and Infectious Diseases(UNITID), 2004-05)Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain CH, the index isolate linked to a major tuberculosis outbreak associated with high levels of transmissibility and virulence, was characterized by microarray analysis by use of a PCR product ... -
Use of Geospatial modeling to predict schistosoma mansoni prevalence in Nyanza province, Kenya
(School of Public Health, 2013-08-14)BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that affects over 200 million people, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality; distribution of single dose preventative chemotherapy significantly reduces disease ... -
The use of HBA1c in evaluation of diabetic control in Kenya Africans
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1983)No abstract available. -
Use of insecticide treated bed nets among pregnant women in Kilifi District, Kenya.
(Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2009)Malaria is one of the most serious public health problems in Kenya. Pregnant women are among the groups with the highest risk of malaria. Use of insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs) is a cost-effective method of controlling ... -
Use Of Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis In Patients With Refractory Heart Failure.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1992) -
Use of labour induction and risk of cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Induction of labour is common, and cesarean delivery is regarded as its major complication. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether the risk of cesarean delivery is higher or ... -
Use of long-acting reversible contraception among adolescents and young women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS 2014) revealed changing patterns in the contraceptive use of young women aged 15–24, shifting from injectable methods to implants. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) ... -
The use of mnoclonal antibodies in the treatment of acute renal allograft rejection
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1990) -
The use of mnoclonal antibodies in the treatment of acute renal allograft rejection - A Review article and a summary of our experience.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1990) -
The use of mnoclonal antibodies in the treatment of acute renal allograft rejection - A Review article and a summary of our experience. East African Medical Journal, 67(9): 667-673, 1990
(University of Nairobi, 1990)No abstract available -
Use of mobile learning technology among final year medical students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction Mobile phone penetration has increased exponentially over the last decade as has its application in nearly all spheres of life including health and medical education. This study aimed at assessing the use of ... -
Use of mobile phones to improve post-hospitalisation follow-up of children in rural Kenya
(2016)Background: Re-admission is considered a high priority quality measure in the health care setting. Most of the studies using text messaging, however, have slanted towards adults, in the form of reminders or instructions ... -
Use of nasal width to estimate the mesio-distal widths of maxillary anterior teeth in a Kenyan population of African descent
(KMA, 2016-09)Objective: To investigate the relationship between the nasal width and the mesio-distal widths of the maxillary anterior teeth in Kenyans of African descent. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Setting: ...