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The heart in pregnancy
(College of health science,University of Nairobi, 1969) -
Heart rate variability analysis in toxic leukoencephalopathy-induced malignant catatonia: A case report
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rationale: Toxic leukoencephalopathy, a condition resulting from exposure to toxic substances, can lead to malignant catatonia, a severe motor dysfunction with symptoms such as muscle rigidity and high-spiking fever, ... -
Heartworm Diagnostic Kit
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1983) -
Heat stable carbetocin or oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among women at risk: A secondary analysis of the CHAMPION trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Objective: To examine whether the observed non-inferiority of heat-stable carbetocin (HSC), compared with oxytocin, was influenced by biologic (macrosomia, parity 3 or more, or history of postpartum hemorrhage [PPH]) and/or ... -
The 'heat' goes away: sexual disorders of married women with female genital mutilation/cutting in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has been implicated in sexual complications among women, although there is paucity of research evidence on sexual experiences among married women who have undergone ... -
Heat-Stable Carbetocin versus Oxytocin to Prevent Hemorrhage after Vaginal Birth.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Postpartum hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal death. Oxytocin is the standard therapy for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage, but it requires cold storage, which is not available in many ... -
Heavy episodic drinking among Kenyan female sex workers is associated with unsafe sex, sexual violence and sexually transmitted infections.
(University of NairobiInternational Centre for Reproductive Health, 2007-11)This study examined patterns of alcohol use and its association with unsafe sex and related sequelae among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using snowball sampling. ... -
Heavy metal analysis of Local - and Imported Pica Soils.
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Heel pad thickness in Kenyan Africans.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1980) -
Height as proxy for weight in mass azithromycin dosing of Kenyan children with active trachoma
(2008)Objectives: To determine whether height can be used as an alternative to weight in mass treatment of children aged 1-15 years with active trachoma using azithromycin and propose a height-based dose stick for Kenyan ... -
Helicobacter pylori and dyspepsia management.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2000)No abstract available. -
Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic dyspepsia
(2005)To evaluate whether eradication therapy is more effective in peptic ulcer disease (PUD) than in non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD). Methods : We retrospectively studied 481 patients with NUD (183 patients) or PUD (298 patients) ... -
Helicobacter pylori eradication: A randomised comparative trial of 7-day versus 14-day triple therapy.
(Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, 2012)Background. Helicobacter pylori is associated with several upper gastrointestinal conditions including chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric malignancy. Proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapies are ... -
Helicobacter pylori in peptic ulcer disease in Kenya
(1991)Sixty six patients with dyspeptic symptoms underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsies for Helicobacter pylori culture. The number of H. pylori isolated increased with age reaching a peak at 51 to 60 years of ... -
Helicobacter pylori.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2006) -
Helicobacter Pylori.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1999) -
Hematologic and Biochemical Indices in the East African Baboon
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, 1965-11)Hematologic values for peripheral blood and marrow, serum proteins, B12 and folic acid levels are given for recently caught and captive baboons (P. anubis and P.sinocephalus) in Nairobi. The hemaglobin levels were higher ... -
Hematopathological observations in Kenyan children with sickle cell anemia in the first decade of life
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1982)This paper reviews clinicopathological and hematological manifestations of sickle cell anemia as seen in Kenyan children in the first decade of life. The information is based on a study of 447 patients. The findings are ... -
Hemodialysis Vascular Accesses in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: The objective of our study was to document the level of preparedness for renal replacement therapy assessed by incident hemodialysis vascular access and the access at least 3 months after initiation of ... -
Hemodialysis vascular accesses in patients on chronic hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya.
(Sage, 2019-05-06)INTRODUCTION: The objective of our study was to document the level of preparedness for renal replacement therapy assessed by incident hemodialysis vascular access and the access at least 3 months after initiation of ...