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Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Goats in Kwale County: Co-infection With Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia and Residents’ Knowledge, Perception, and Socio-economic Aspect of the Two Diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Goats are invaluable financial resources for small-scale farmers. Kenya is a developing country that depends immensely on goat production, mainly for food, skin, and income, among other socio-cultural uses. Meanwhile, goats ... -
Enhancing the Productivity of Galla Goats (Capra Hircus) Using Estrus Synchronization and Controlled Mating in Kenyan’s Southern Rangelands
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to increase Galla goat (Capra hircus) productivity in the Southern rangelands of Kenya. This was achieved by synchronizing kidding with feed availability that boosts the survival of dams and kids, and ... -
Implications of Dietary Variation on Abundance and Occupancy Relationships in a Predominantly Muroid Small Mammal Community in Mpala Conservancy, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Positive interspecific relationship between abundance and occupancy (AOR) is among the most common patterns in ecology. This has been attributed to niche differences among species such that resource generalists are expected ... -
Occurrence of Soil-dwelling Pests of Cabbage and Onions in Kenya and Management of Onion Fly Using Fortified Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil-dwelling insect pests constitute a significant challenge to vegetable production and food security, with their damage being exacerbated by climate change, land degradation, and poor monitoring due to soil heterogeneity. ... -
The Clinical Patterns of Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Anterior Urethral Stricture Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, urethral stricture disease (USD) accounts for 0.6% of older patients and is a disease with associated financial toxicity and multiple comorbidities. This condition dramatically influences patients' ... -
Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ... -
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in soils in ... -
Development of a Differential Normal Pulse Voltammetric Method for Phosphate Determination in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Determination of phosphate levels in water is important in assessing the quality of drinking water and remediation of phosphate in water sources. Visible spectrophotometry is the standard technique that has been used for ... -
Occurrence, Characterisation and Distribution of Viruses Infecting Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum Cav) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tree tomato is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae plant family that bears egg-shaped berries. Main production constraints include diseases, pests and drought. Diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses are the ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Between 24 - 28 Weeks Gestational Age at Military Hospital of Kamenge
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Premature preterm rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a major public health concern, complicating approximately 3% of all pregnancies globally ,with 50% of these pregnancies resulting into preterm births. The ... -
Granulosa Cell Tumour of the Ovary: a Descriptive Cohort Study in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) of the ovary is a rare neoplasm accounting for about 2% - 5% of primary ovarian neoplasms. The major functions of granulosa cells include the synthesis of sex steroids and various ... -
Analysis of Subtropical Anticyclones as Synoptic Controls of Seasonal Rainfall Extremes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aims to investigate the influence of anticyclones adjacent to Africa on seasonal rainfall extremes over East Africa, focusing on the March to May (MAM) and October to December (OND) rainy seasons. Specific ... -
Determining the Impact of Liposuction on Patient Satisfaction of Quality of Life and Body Image: a Prospective Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The need to be considered physically attractive and the urge to match the conventional beauty model is continually gaining importance in our modern society. This is further worsened by the unrealistic ideals ... -
Safety Knowledge and Practices of Consumers and Vendors of Milk Sold in Milk Dispensers and Bars at Embakasi West Sub-county, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease that is widespread worldwide and can cause adverse economic losses in case of an outbreak. The prevalence of brucellosis in Sub-Saharan Africa in humans is estimated to vary ... -
Understanding the Cosmological Crisis on the Shape of the Universe Using Planck Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The shape of the universe has been a major topic of debate for scientists over the years. Since the beginning of time human beings have been seeking answers to intriguing questions concerning the nature of the universe, ... -
Functional Outcome After Surgery for Intracranial Meningioma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Intracranial meningiomas represent 34.4% to 41.4% of all brain tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Meningiomas and their attendant treatment can cause various functional and neuropsychological impairments that affect ...
