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Kinetics of hydrolysis of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'-deoxy- 9-(ß-D-lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine
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The kinetics of salivary elimination of cyclophosphamide in man.
(1979)The concentrations of cyclophosphamide in plasma and saliva were determined in seven patients following administration of single doses of cyclophosphamide during chemotherapy for lymphoma. 2 The saliva/plasma ratio was ... -
Kinetics, distribution, and efficacy of ceftriaxone versus cefazolin in open heart surgery.
(1984)The effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with hypothermia and systemic heparinization on ceftriaxone disposition were evaluated in seven male patients. A bolus dose of drug (14 mg/kg of body weight) was given, and blood ... -
Kirin Information on Drugs and Science Journal
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Science, 2001) -
Klinefelter's syndrome in Kenyan patients
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya;, 1984-02) -
Knowledge and adherence to the national guidelines for malaria case management in pregnancy among healthcare providers and drug outlet dispensers in rural, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Although prompt, effective treatment is a cornerstone of malaria control, information on provider adherence to malaria in pregnancy (MIP) treatment guidelines is limited. Incorrect or sub-optimal treatment ... -
Knowledge and attitude of MTCT of HIV among women in Karatina and Homabay Hospitals before and after counseling
(Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2005)This project is part of the 11 country PMTC project of UNICEF, UNAIDS and WHO. The Three Kenyan sites supported by NARESA and MOH are KNH, Karatina and Homabay. Operations research is supported by Horizons and USAID. The ... -
Knowledge and attitudinal study of Kenyan women in relation to cervical carcinoma
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991)Knowledge and attitude in relation to cervical carcinoma was studied in 85 cervical cancer patients and 177 matched controls. The mean age of the cases was 44.2 years and mean parity 6.5. The majority were illiterate. ... -
Knowledge and Beliefs on Osteoporosis among African Postmenopausal Women in a Kenyan Semi-Rural County of Kiambu
(university of nairobi, 2021)Background: Assessing people’s knowledge and beliefs about osteoporosis is funda-mental to the formulation of preventive strategies for this condition. To our knowledge, no randomized community survey has ... -
Knowledge and information seeking behaviour among medical trainees on complementary and alternative medicine use
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Background: The substantial increase in the consumption of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has spawned renewed interest in assessing determinants underlying this phenomenon. The present study aimed at describing ... -
Knowledge and practice about cervical cancer and Pap smear testing among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2003-12)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based cytologic screening and early treatment does reduce morbidity and mortality associated with ... -
Knowledge and Practice about cervical cancer and papsmear testing among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Medical school, 2006)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based cytologic screening and early treatment does reduce morbidity and mortality associated with ... -
Knowledge and practice of clinical ethics among healthcare providers in a government hospital, Chennai
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-06)The growing public concern about the ethical conduct of healthcare professionals highlights the need to incorporate clinical ethics in medical education. This study examined the knowledge and practice of clinical ethics ... -
Knowledge and practices regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus among camel handlers in a Slaughterhouse, Kenya, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Dromedary camels are implicated as reservoirs for the zoonotic transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) with the respiratory route thought to be the main mode of transmission. Knowledge and ... -
Knowledge attitude and practices of care givers attending the Kenyatta N. Hospital MCH clinics towards oral health of their children
(University of Nairobi.School of Dental Science, 2003) -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practice of Breastmilk Expression and Storage Among Working Mothers With Infants Under Six Months of Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Expression and storage of breastmilk is a strategy that ensures continued breast milk consumption in the event of temporary separation of an infant from the mother. However, many studies show that working mothers ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of a Rural Population on Malaria and the Mosquito Vector
(Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Knowledge level of glaucoma patients attending clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Glaucoma is a characteristic optic neuropathy which typically results in specific patterns of progressive visual field loss and who’s most important risk factor is raised intraocular pressure (IOP). It is second ... -
Knowledge of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases among women attending a family planning clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(1993)We interviewed 1,716 women attending a family planning clinic in Nairobi between January 1990 and May 1991 about their knowledge of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases ... -
Knowledge of and attitudes towards sexually transmitted diseases among secondary school students in Fako District Cameroon
(1990)This study examines the level of knowledge, attitude and practice in matters concerning sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among secondary school students in Fako-District, Cameroon. A substantial proportion of the ...