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To developa resource mobilization strategy to improvethe in-patient HIV testing services (HTS) from 60% and sustainit at 100%at the county General Hospital kakamega 2016-2020.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The HIV epidemic was declared as an emergency response by our 2nd President Daniel T. Moi in November 1999 to accelerate the care of HIV work in the Nation. This then gave the mission of the United States President's ... -
To evaluate the prevalence of primary and secondary phenotypic resistance to nevirupine among the infected patients at the comprehensive clinic of the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)Objective: while transmission of nevirapine resistance when given as monotherapy in PMTCT is well established, prevalence of nevirapine resistance in drug naive and nevirapine experienced is not known in the presence of ... -
To Show the Effectiveness of Anti-D Gammaglobulin in Preventing Rhesus Isoimmunization in Rhesus
(University of Nairobi, 1985)During the two year period of the study period, a total of 6885 antenatal mothers were booked to the antenatal clinic. Out of these, 280 (4.1%) were found to be Rhesus negative with 193 (69~) being no immunized and 87 (31%) ... -
Toe web disease and lower limb cellulms at Kenyatia National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with lower limb cellulitisin patients admitted with acute cellulitis of the lower limb in Kenyatta National hospital(KNH), with particular emphasis on toe ... -
Topical use of rifamycin sv (Rifocin) on burn wounds at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) as compared to silver sulfadiazine
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Rifamycin SV (Rifocin) is an antibiotic isolated in the lepetit research laboratories, and has been in use in Kenyatta National Hospital for over 12 years as a topical antibiotic on bum wounds. No research has been ... -
Total Salivary Protein and Its Relationship to Periodontal Health in an Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Periodontal disease is highly prevalentand is one of the highest contributors to global oral health burden.Diagnosis of active periodontal disease provides a challenge for clinicians because the traditional ... -
Towards the Bioassay of a Novel Series of Synthetic - Putative Fk Anti-inflammatory Agents
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The drugs used conventionally in the treatment of inf 1 amatory states are either steroidal or non-steroidal. The emergence of FK compounds - a series which comprises several novel compounds unique in having bridged the ... -
Toxoplasma gondii infection in donated blood at the national blood transfusion service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasite. This parasite infects a wide range of animals, humans, other mammals and various ... -
Trachoma rapid assessment (tra) at Kersa District, Jimma zone, Oromiya region, Ethiopia
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background- Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. It is caused by C.Trachomatis, and if not treated can cause irreversible blindness. Problem with trachoma can be treated by antibiotics (active ... -
Traditional chewing sticks, their efficacy and anti-cariogenic effects.
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Tranexamic Acid Use Amongst Women at High Versus Low Risk of Post-partum Haemorrhage Delivering at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) tops the list amongst causes of maternal deaths globally. PPH accounts for approximately one in every four pregnancy-and-childbirth-related deaths that occur globally and remains ... -
Transfusion Transmissible Parasitic Infection Among Blood Donors in Ibadan,south West Nigeria
(university of nairobi, 2018)In Nigeria, the available reports on transfusion-transmissible infections amongblood donors are mostly prevalent studies on bacterial and viral pathogens that can be acquired by blood recipients through blood transfusion.There ... -
Transitional cell carcinoma of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001)This is a retrospective descriptive study of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. This study presents a ten year retrospective review of the clinico-epidemiological patterns and management of this disease ... -
Transitional cell carcinoma of the Urinary Medical Library University Bladder as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2001)This is a retrospective descriptive study of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. This study presents a ten year retrospective review of the clinico - epidemiological patterns and management of this disease ... -
Translating health policy into practice:Successes and challenges at implementation in Bungoma south district, western Kenya
(Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Background: Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world with more than 40 percent of the world's population at risk and one of the greatest public health concerns especially in sub Saharan Africa. ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Sinonasal Outcome Test (Snot-22)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects millions worldwide. Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) is the most suitable outcome measure in evaluating CRS patients. It was developed in English. Administering it in ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory questionnaire addresses the functional, emotional and catastrophic aspects of tinnitus. Its questions are uncomplicated and the responses are most precise when administered in ... -
Transmethylation Activity In The Liver Of Rats Fed A Milk-yeast-barley Diet
(University of NairobiDepartmerrt of Medical Biochemistry, 1972)The protein quality of a Milk-Yeast-Barley (MYB) mixture employed in a school-lunch program in Kenya has been investigated by a rat growth assay method. Either casein or MYB were substituted isonitrogenously in a basal ... -
Traumatic and Surgical hyphema at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 1983)OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of Xerophthalmia among Kenyan children aged four to seven years in high risk using Conjuctival Impression Cytology and transfer. DESIGN: A cross sectional community based study. ...