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Influence of manufacturing practices on quality of pharmaceutical products manufactured in Kenya
(2004)To establish the quality of pharmaceutical products manufactured by the respective industries in Kenya and determine the effect of manufacturing practices on the quality of these products. Although the local pharmaceutical ... -
Influence of maternal and child's demographic factors on protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in under-five years old children at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
(School of Nursing Science, University of Nairobi, 2011)Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) results from deficiency of proteins and energy. Children under five years old are the most affected because of their immature immunity. Social, demographic, economic, environmental, political ... -
Influence of maternal education on child immunization and stunting in Kenya
(Department of AnatomyDepartment of Education Theory and Policy, Pennsylvania State University, 2011)In 2003, the child mortality rate in Kenya was 115/1000 children compared to 88/1000 average for Sub-Saharan African countries. This study sought to determine the effect of maternal education on immunization (n=2,169) and ... -
The influence of nitrous oxide on oxyhaemoglobin dissociation and measurement of oxygen tension
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1986)There are conflicting reports of the effect of nitrous oxide on the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve. We have therefore determined P50 of haemoglobin in the presence of either nitrous oxide or nitrogen and studied the ... -
Influence of operator/assistant experiences of survival rate of proximal ART restorations
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics., 2009) -
Influence of Oral Hygiene Practices on the Risk of Oral Leukoplakia
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2004) -
The Influence Of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin D And Parathyroid Hormone On The Blood Pressure In Humans
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1993) -
Influence of the cavity-size on the survival rate of proximal ART restorations in primary molars
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics University of Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Cariology, Endodontology, Pedodontology Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2009)Aim. To evaluate the influence of the size of proximal cavities on the survival rate of the atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) restorations. Design. A total of 804 children, aged 6–8 years, from a low socio-economic ... -
Influence of the experience of operator and assistant on the survival rate of proximal ART restorations: two-year results
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDept of Cariology Endodontology Pedodontology, University of Amsterdam, ACTA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2009)AIM: The objective of the study was to determine the influence of the experience of the operator and the assistant on the survival rate of proximal ART-restorations after 2 years when placed using two methods of tooth-isolation ... -
Influence of therapeutic radiation on serum enzyme levels in patients with cancer of thoracic oesophagus.
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Influence of various drugs on the glass transition temperature of poly (vinylpyrrolidone): a thermodynamic and spectroscopic investigation
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2001)Purpose: To determine the influence of hydrogen bonding and solubility parameter on the glass transition temperature (Tg) of various drug–poly(vinylpyrrolidone) blends. Methods: The Tg of PVP films containing either ... -
The influence of vitamin A and hormonal contraception on HIV transmission and disease progression in women
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Influences of 3D Animation on Kenyan Media and Advertising Led by an Analysis of Michael Muthiga’s Works
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)The African animation scene has been slowly but surely growing and booming in the recent years. The same growth has been observed in East Africa. Animation in Kenya begun gaining traction particularly after the migration ... -
Influences of hyperbaric oxygen on blood pressure, heart rate and blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 2006-11)BACKGROUND: We investigated the influences of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO(2)) on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR) and blood glucose level (BGL). METHODS: Forty one patients ... -
Influenza and respiratory disease surveillance: the US military's global laboratory-based network
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The US Department of Defense influenza surveillance system now spans nearly 500 sites in 75 countries, including active duty US military and dependent populations as well as host-country civilian and military personnel. ... -
Influenza Surveillance Among Children With Pneumonia Admitted to a District Hospital in Coastal Kenya, 2007–2010
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background.Influenza data gaps in sub-Saharan Africa include incidence, case fatality, seasonal patterns, and associations with prevalent disorders.Methods.Nasopharyngeal samples from children aged <12 years who were ... -
Influenza surveillance in Kenya2006-2013: experiences and lessons learned
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Influenza sentinel surveillance at the KEMRI-National Influenza Centre (NIC) was rolled out in 2006. A team of collaborators from Kenya Medical Research Unit (KEMRI), US Army Medical research unit –Kenya ... -
Information Technology And Nursing Care; The Attitude of Nurses and the Role of Computers in Nursing Care Provision and Training
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Information Technology for health in developing countries
(Department of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007-11)Poverty has deepened the crisis in health-care delivery in developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, which is a region facing a disease burden that is unmatched in the world. Whether access to proven and ... -
Information, Needs, Resources and Analysis (INRA) for Drug Abuse in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)