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The Prevalence and Severity of Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital and M.p.shah Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)INTRODUCTION Patients on haemodialysis suffering from Chronic Kidney disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has been on the rise and the percentage increase is only second to that of HIV and AIDs. Common psychological ... -
Design of a Radioisotope-excited Edxrf System for Rare Earth Elements Analysis in Geological Samples
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Quantification of rare earth elements (REEs) using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is severely affected by presence of other elements, concentration, nature and energy of the excitation source, detection system, ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Impact of Primary Headaches on Children Attending Upper Primary School in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Headache is defined as pain that occurs above the auriculo-infraorbital line. This is one of the most common causes for presentation to a medical facility or healthcare practitioner. It is a common complaint in children ... -
Management of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera Pannosa) on Roses (Rosa Hybrida) Using Bacillus Spp and Sodium Nitrophenolate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) is a major disease of roses which reduces yield and quality through growth of mycelia on different parts of the rose plant which affects their salability. The disease is wide spread ... -
Distribution, Pathogen Characterisation and Management of Brachiaria Grass Diseases in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The genus Brachiaria (syn. Urochroa) is ranked among the high-quality nutritious forages that originate from Africa. It remains a favourite forage for Sub-Saharan Africa due to different traits including high quantity and ... -
Economic Analysis of the Choice of Aflatoxin Control Practices Among Maize Farmers in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, aflatoxin contamination remains a major concern for food safety, agricultural production, and health implications. Kenya has repeatedly experienced cases of acute and chronic aflatoxin poisoning over the years. ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Sacral Dysmorphism Amongpatients Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital: Implications on Sacral Iliac Screw Insertion
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Use of percutaneous sacral iliac screws is the current gold standard for the fixation of posterior pelvic ring injuries, unfortunately in up to 15 percent of cases screw misplacement occur leading to ... -
Phytochemical Investigation of Five Pentas Species for Leishmanicidal Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Leishmaniasis is a disease complex instigated by a protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania. Contemporary chemotherapies for leishmaniasis employ pentamidine (1), amphotericin B (2) and pentavalent antimonials (3). The ... -
Incidence and Outcomes of Abnormal Placentation at Kenyatta National Hospital-a 3 Year Retrospective Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Global incidence of Abnormal Placentation: Placenta previa and Placenta accreta spectrum is 0.6% and 0.17% respectively. Presence of at least one previous caesarean scar increases the relative risk of Placenta ... -
Evaluating Inferior Vena Cava Diameter to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Icu Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: For better prognosis of critically ill patients with hypotension or shock, controlling fluid responsiveness is essential. Currently, central venous pressure (CVP) is used as a standard volume status indicator, ... -
Assessment of Non-ionizing Radiation Exposure Levels in Selected Commercial and Residential Areas of Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Assessment of non-ionizing radiation (NIR) exposure levels in both urban and rural areas is necessary owing to the vast utilization of wireless communication and associated devices that utilize radio-frequency energies. ... -
Analysis of Urban and Peri-urban Pastoral Herd Composition, Land-use Changes, and Drivers of Pastoralism in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Pastoralism supports more than 200 million pastoralist households globally, contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of several countries, and employs over 1.3 billion actors in livestock-related value ... -
The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Lugh-mandera Basin (Somalian Sector)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study attempts to evaluate the petroleum potential of the Somalian sector of the broad Lugh-Mandera basin based on the available geological and geophysical (Seismic) data sets. The basin has not been studied in detail, ... -
Pattern and Characteristics of Impacted Teeth Associated With Jaw Cysts and Tumours Among Patients Attending the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The incidence of impacted teeth is rising globally. Besides dental hard tissue pathologies and pericoronitis, impacted teeth are also associated with destructive jaw cysts and tumours. Irrespective of these ... -
Tensile and Flexural Strength Properties of Surface-modified Sisal Fibre Composites
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the last five decades, extensive research has been done to investigate the strengthening effect of several fibre surface-modification techniques on ligno-cellulosic fibres. This has been necessitated by the need to ... -
Prevalence of Substance Use Among Senior High School Students at the Paynesville Community School in Paynesville City, Montserrado County, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Globally, substance use causes a serious public health hazard and is extremely common during adolescence and early adulthood. Among the youthful population, the prevalence rate of substance use is disturbing. ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Endometrial Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, endometrial cancer (EMC) is among the commonest gynecological malignancies occurring in women. The global age-standardized incidence rate of endometrial cancers is 8.2 per 100,000 while the death rate ... -
Groundwater Investigation Using Vertical Electrical Sounding and Gis: a Case Study of Five Districts in Mogadishu, Banadir Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Groundwater occurrence in the open spaces within unconsolidated sediments and rocks is highly influenced by the geological structures of an area. Five different districts are located in Banadir region in the southeast of ... -
Clinical, Sociodemographic and Placental Histologicalfeatures in Preterm Births With Placental Malaria and Hiv Coinfection in Bungoma County Referral Hospital, a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Prematurity is the largest killer of children under 5 years of age. Malaria and HIV are both associated with prematurity due to partial maternal vascular malperfusion. This may be due to the altered angiogenesis ... -
Audit on the Use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure at Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background : CPAP is a form of positive airway pressure ventilation in which a constant level of pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper respiratory tract and is mostly used in preterm ...