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Multidetector computerized tomography scan findings of the head in patients with head injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.College of health Sciences, 2009)Assessment of the critically injured patient is time - dependent and should not delay definitive care, which in many cases requires surgery. Computed tomography has certainly fulfilled that criterion and it has become ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Modeling to Determine the Antenatal Factors Affecting Birth Weight – a Case of Tigoni Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The birth weight is one of the important determinants of the chances of a child surviving, having good physical and mental health. On average normal birth weight is between 2.5 kilograms (Kgs) -3.5 Kgs. Among ... -
Multiple Myeloma As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital(a Prospective Study Of Patients Seen In Knh From March 1980 To February 1982).
(University of NairobiMedicine, 1982-02)Fifteen patients with multip1e myeloma seen at KNH during the period march 1980 to February 1982 were studied. The presenting clinical features, laboratory investigations and initial treatment of these patients are ... -
Municipal solid waste management: contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Municipal solid waste management: Contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi County, Kenya Introduction: Solid waste management is a major public health and environmental ... -
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Resistance to Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in Coast Provincial General Hospital Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Kenya is one of the countries with a high TB infection rate and globally, it is ranked fifteenth amongst twenty-two countries with a high prevalence. The development of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis ... -
Myelomeningocoel
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Myrica Salicifolia (Myricaceae) an investigation into the pharmacological basis of its use in traditional medicine
(University of nairobiSchool of medicine, 1986)Myrica salicifolia Hochst ex A. Rich (Myricaceae) is a tree whose root extracts are drank by masai worriors to prime themselves for battle. In humans the extract is reported to produce detachment from the external ... -
N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide and Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Level in Sickle Cell Disease Patients at Steady State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sickle cell disease is a non-communicable disease attracting global public health concern. Chronic effects of sustained hemolytic anemia drive the development of end-organ complications which include heart, brain, kidney, ... -
Nadir peripheral blood cell counts in patients on treatment for non-hodgkin's lymphoma and breast cancer with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and predinsone (CHOP) and doxorubicine & cyclophosphmide (AC) respectively
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Poor hematological status and development of sepsis due to temporary bone marrow failure are major contributing factors to treatment schedule interruptions and hence poor outcome in our set up. With this in mind, we set ... -
Nadir platelet counts in patients on doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (ac); and cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (chop) for breast cancer and non-hodgkin's lymphoma respectively
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Background: Patients on chemotherapy suffer severe myelosuppression leading to poorer treatment outcome locally compared to economically advantaged countries. Effective and safe use of chemotherapy demands that febrile ... -
Nasal eosihophillia in thrinosinusitis
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Nasogastric decompression versus non- decompression after elective laparotomy at kenyatta national hospital: a camparison of post -operative outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after elective laparotomy is being practiced at Kenyatta National Hospital. Available evidence suggests that complications like vomiting and anastomotic leakage cannot be prevented ... -
Nasopharangeal Carcinoma. (retrospective Study Of Nasopharangeal Carcinoma) As Seen In Kenyatta National Hospital. 1973 – 1983)
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Natual Family Planning in Kenya:an Inquiry into its Contribution towards Population Policy Implementation in Kenya
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Natural killer cell and T-cell subset distributions and activation influence susceptibility to perinatal HIV-1 infection
(2014)OBJECTIVE: To determine neonatal immunologic factors that correlate with mother-to-child-transmission of HIV-1. DESIGN: This case-control study compared cord blood natural killer (NK) and T-cell populations of HIV-1 ... -
Natural Killer Cells And Selected Enzyme! Metabolite Profiles In HIV Infection And Progression To Aids
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 2007)Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of grave psychological and economic concern. It effects all sectors of the community namely education, military, education, health, transport and communication. To ... -
Natural killer cells and selected enzyme/metabolite profiles in HIV infection and progression to Aids
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1989)Acquired immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of grave psychological and economic concern. It effects all sectors of the community namely education, military, health, transport and communication. To date, it is ... -
The nature and function of social interactions between infant and adult male yellow baboons (papio cynocephalus)
(University Of Chicago, 1981)Interactions between infants and adult males were observed for one year in a group of yellow baboons in Amboseli National Park. Adult males spent a larger proportion of their time in proxim ... -
Neonatal Hypothermia: a Retrospective Study on Association Between Admission Temperature and Mortality and Major Morbidity in Very Low Birth Weight (Vlbw) Neonates at Day Seven of Life in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background Neonatal hypothermia prevalence is high as shown by studies both locally and internationally. Studies showing the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia have been conducted, however, ... -
Neonatal Resuscitation: Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Midwives in Two Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Annually, 10 million of 136 million births worldwide need resuscitation. Despite improvement in maternal and child health indicators, the rate of neonatal mortality in Somalia is still high (39 in 1000 live ...