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The need for a national cancer policy in Malawi
(University of NairobiCollege of Health science, 2008)Cancer is causing a lot of suffering and death in Africa but is not considered a major health problem in Africa. This needs to change. Cancer should be given equal emphasis to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. A ... -
The need for auxiliaries in oral health care
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1995) -
The need for dental auxiliaries. Proceedings for the 3rd continuing education course for all categories of oral health personnel. Pages 147-163. 19th
(Department of periodontology, 1993) -
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) -
Network model of survival signaling in large granular lymphocyte leukemia
(Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute and Department of Pharmacology, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA., 2008)T cell large granular lymphocyte (T-LGL) leukemia features a clonal expansion of antigen-primed, competent, cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL). To systematically understand signaling components that determine the survival of ... -
Never say die: survival signaling in large granular lymphocyte leukemia
(Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA, 2009)Large granular lymphocyte (LGL) leukemia is a rare disorder of mature cytotoxic T or natural killer cells. Large granular lymphocyte leukemia is characterized by the accumulation of cytotoxic cells in blood and infiltration ... -
New Developments in Nursing Education , Kenya Nursing Journal Volume 34 Number 1 June 2006
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The Nexus Between Participatory Communication And Prostate Cancer Screening Among At-Risk Population In Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the significance of participatory communication in promoting the uptake of prostate cancer screening among Kenyan men classified as most at risk of developing the disease. The objectives ... -
Nocturnal enuresis
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Non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2003)This was a prospective study over a period of 10 months from the month of April 2002 to January 2003. The purpose of the study was to determine the pattern of non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta ... -
Normocytic anaemia and associated diseases in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Background: Normocytic anemia is probably the most frequently encountered type of anemia in clinicalpractice because it is usually associated with several diseases. In spite of this no study has been conducted in the ... -
Nosocomial infection of the urinary tract: pattern of antibiotic use and drug resistance
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi., 1997-03)Nosocomial infection of the urinary tract is a long standing problem that pre-dates the antibiotic era. Hospitals have remained veritable reservoirs of bacteria with increased numbers and types resistant to antibiotic ... -
Nurse
(School of Nursing Sciences, 2011) -
Nurse-Midwives' perception on promotion of self-care among patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital maternity ward
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2007) -
Nurses Experiences and Perceptions of Providing Futile Care to Patients in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)and expensive resources. However, sometimes patients in the intensive care unit receive care that is ultimately not beneficial to them. Nurses are the majority care givers and consequently give care to these patients. ... -
Nurses' and patients' perception on the importance of nurse-caring behaviours: a study at surgical wards of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Although the importance of caring in nursing and its influence on patients' satisfaction with healthcare services has been demonstrated, there is minimal study on caring in surgical settings in developing countries. A ... -
Nurses' attitudes and perceptions towards pediatric oncology patients in relationship to the quality of nursing care they provide: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital.
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Cancer is a disease that creates fearand uncertainty in individuals in our society. This is mainly due to its poor prognosis. It is therefore regarded as not only a fatal disease, but also as a symbol of death. Cultural ... -
Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of acutely ill adult patients, in the general wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)Introduction: Care of the acutely ill patient has become increasingly challenging due to demands from external sources to measure the quality and appropriateness of care provided (Ridley,1998). The more critically ill ... -
Nursing and midwifery: a pratical approach
(2008)The article guides on how to care for patients with problems affecting the eyes •Before examining the eye, it is important to take a careful history from the patient. •When did they first notice signs or symptoms? Sudden ...