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The Need For A Poison Information Centre In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 1983-09) -
The need for a thorough intra-oral examination of all patients
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1996) -
The need for animal source foods by Kenyan children
(Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health Sciences and Pediatrics, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2003)Food intake and dietary patterns in Kenyan households have been studied since the 1920s. Reports on breastfeeding, nutrient intake, micronutrient deficiencies and the impacts of malaria and intestinal parasites on nutritional ... -
The need for auxiliaries in oral health care
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1995) -
Need for concerted action on AIDS responses: country-specific findings.
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
The need for continuing professional development
(2007-08)2 East African Journal of Ophthalmology August 2007 EDITORIAL The need for continuing professional development Continuing professional development (CPD) refers to the means by which members of professional associations ... -
The need for global safeguards for fundamental rights of children at risk of infant oral mutilation (IOM)
(University of Nairobi, 2022) -
The need for pragmatic clinical trials in low and middle income settings - taking essential neonatal interventions delivered as part of inpatient care as an illustrative example.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Pragmatic randomized trials aim to examine the effects of interventions in the full spectrum of patients seen by clinicians who receive routine care. Such trials should be employed in parallel with efforts ... -
The need for research in family planning.
(1980)PIP: 2 areas in family planning that need research, i.e., the systematic gathering and interpretation of data about a given subject, are outlined. In addition, for each area, the type of research needed is indicated. ... -
Needle and Syringe Programs for Reducing Blood-borne Diseases Among People Who Inject Drugs in Sub-saharan Africa: a Scoping Review Protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objective: This review will identify, explore, and map the literature on the characteristics and implementation modalities of needle and syringe programs for reducing blood-borne diseases among people who inject drugs in ... -
Needle aspiration of amoebic liver abscess
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)OBJECTIVE–To determine the value of needle aspiration in uncomplicated amoebic liver abscess. DESIGN–Randomised case-control study with a minimum follow up of one year, comparing patients treated with drugs alone with those ... -
Needs Assessment on Training of Mental Health Nurses in Counselling at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NaitrobiSchool of Nursing College of Health Sciences, 2004-12) -
A needs assessment study of traditional birth attendants in rural Kenya.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)For several reasons traditional birth attendants (TBAs) still deliver the majority of women in many developing areas of the world. A needs assessment study of TBAs serving one area of Kenya was conducted for the purpose ... -
Negative mucosal synergy between Herpes simplex type 2 and HIV in the female genital tract
(2007)There is substantial epidemiological evidence that infection by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) enhances both HIV susceptibility and subsequent sexual transmission. Both infections are extremely common in female sex ... -
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for the Management of Laparostomy Wounds: Case Series
(KMA, 2013)Laparostomy or the open abdomen can be a lifesaving intervention in surgical emergencies for abdominal compartment syndrome, wound dehiscence, trauma and intra-abdominal sepsis. However, the open abdomen imposes a significant ... -
Neonatal bacterial meningitis at the newborn unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics, 2003)Meningitis occurs in up to one third of neonates with septicaemia. Diagnosis is difficult due to its non-specificity of signs and symptoms. While neonatal septicaemia is a common problem at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), ... -
Neonatal bacterial meningitis at the newborn unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)Background: Meningitis occurs in up to one third of neonates with septicaemia. Diagnosis is difficult due to its non-specificity of signs and symptoms. While neonatal septicaemia is a common problem at Kenyatta National ... -
Neonatal chondroblastic oesteosarcoma of the mandible
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1983)Analysis of 355 cases with fractures of the mandible indicated that 74.9% of the cases were due to interpersonal violence and 13.8% were caused by road traffic accidents. The men to women ratio was 8.4:1 and 75.5% of the ... -
Neonatal Ebstein’s Anomaly: Surgical Decision Making
(Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)Ebstein’s Anomaly (EA) is a rare form of congenital heart disease. Surgical decision-making in neonates is controversial. In developing countries, neonates with Ebstein’s anomaly requiring surgical intervention rarely ... -
Neonatal haematology in Zimbabwe. I: The platelet parameters
(University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 1994-04)Platelet parameters were determined in 600 full term healthy Zimbabwean neonates using a Coulter Counter Model S Plus. The mean +/- s.d. values obtained with ranges were: Platelet count 235 +/- 67 (range 100-410) x 10(9) ...
