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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Hyponatremia Among Paediatric Oncology Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital- a Hospital-based Cross sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hyponatremia is an independent predictive factor of survival in cancer patients; and its prompt correction is imperative. Data on the prevalence and factors associated with hyponatremia among paediatric ... -
Phytoremediation of Hexavalent Chromium in Effluent Tannery Sludge and Chromium Contaminated Soils by Using Ricinus Communis Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Heavy metal pollution is a global problem of expanding apprehension due to its toxic effects on the environment which in turn adversely affects Flora and Fauna. Tanning industries have a sludge effluent that is highly ... -
Effects of Supplementation With Different Levels of a Multi Strain Probiotic on the Performance of Laying Chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry production to enhance performance is not recommended due to accumulation of antibiotic residues end products which can confer antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to consumers. ... -
Effect of East Coast Fever Marikebuni Vaccine on Feeding and Reproductive Success of Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
(University of Nairobi, 2022)East Coast Fever is a tick-borne disease of economic importance in bovines caused by Theileria parva, a protozoan parasite transmitted transstadially by a three-host tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The control of ECF ... -
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia at Kenyatta National Hospital – Newborn Unit (KNH-NBU)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Perinatal asphyxia is the inability to start or maintain breathing after birth. Globally around 9 million cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and in Kenya, it accounts for 29% of neonatal ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Advanced Trauma Life Support Principles Among Health Care Workers in Accident and Emergency Departments in Nairobi, Kenya: a Multi-center Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: According to the World Health Organization, traumatic injuries are among the leading contributors to death globally, with ninety percent of the injuries approximated to occur in LMICs. The Global Burden of ... -
Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Treated at Two Fertility Centres in Nairobi; Prevalence and Associated Factors: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study With a Sub-group Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: WHO recognizes infertility as the 5th highest cause of disability under the age of 60 globally. Studies have shown a link between infertility and psychiatric problems, whereby earlier studies blame infertility ... -
Rates and Patterns of Central Diabetes Insipidus After Surgery for Sellar and Parasellar Tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a common post operative complication after procedures for sellar and parasellar tumors. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital stay. It ... -
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Chronic Hypertensive Pregnant Women With and Without Superimposed Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) complicate 6-15% of pregnancies globally, and are associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. HDPs are the 3rd leading cause of ... -
Assessment of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in Human Milk From Nairobi, Nandi, and Nyeri Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals that persist for long periods in environment without being degraded by natural means. They also have the tendency to build up in fat-containing foods as well ... -
Detection of Azithromycin Resistance in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia Trachomatis and Mycoplasma Genitalium Among Symptomatic Women Attending Two Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are among the most prevalent organisms responsible for reproductive tract infections in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ... -
Effects of Conservation Agriculture on Weed Abundance and Herbicide Residues in a Humic Nitisol in Kabete Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Conservation agriculture has often been fronted as a sustainable practice that minimizes soil degradation while improving crop yields and soil fertility through its principles of minimum tillage, mulching and crop rotation. ... -
Land Adjudication and Its Implications for the Social Organization of the Mbere
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Phytochemical Characterization and Biopesticidal Activity of Aqueous Plant Extracts Against French Bean Thrips and Aphids
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown by small scale farmers mainly for exports markets. Production is majorly affected by due to moisture stress content, low soil fertility, insect pests such as bean ... -
Risk Factors for Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-59 Months Attending Sos Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malnutrition is a condition that arises from an inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients, an imbalanced consumption of essential nutrients, or a malfunction in nutrient utilization. It encompasses both under-nutrition ... -
Maternal Risk Factors for Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kiambu Level Five Hospital . (a Case Control Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The prevalence rate of birth asphyxia in resource poor countries in Africa is high with Kenya reporting a prevalence rate of 5.1 % in one local hospital. However, this prevalence is an under es- timation of ... -
Pattern of Ocular Findings and Conjunctival Swab Positivity in Patients With Coronavirus Disease-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)background: On 11th March 2020, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) which causes Corona Virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic. Ocular signs have been documented in several ... -
Assessment of Meat Preservation Practices by Meat Retail Stores and Estimation of Losses Due to Spoilage in Dagoretti Sub-county, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Meat spoilage significantly reduces the quality of meat consumed as well as revenue generated from the meat industry. Research has demonstrated that the agents of spoilage are attributed mostly to microbial contamination ... -
Implementation of Quantum Key Distribution With Multiple Eavesdroppers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a type of quantum cryptography in which two parties generate and share a highly secure secret key, is a novel computational technique that can ensure high data security in modern quantum ... -
Determination of Risk Factors Associated With Mastitis and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Bacteria Isolated From Mastitic Milk in Dairy Camels in Benaadir Region in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camels can withstand arid and semi-arid harsh climatic conditions where crop production and other livestock species are limited. There are two camel species- Camelus bacterianus (Bactrian) and Camelus dromedarious (Arabian) ...