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A baseline Study of extubation events occurring at the intensive care unit of the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background: Extubation, or the removal of an endotracheal tube from the airway, is ideally planned and executed once an intubated patient is able to maintain adequate respiratory effort and a patent airway. However unplanned ... -
Basis of host plant recognition and acceptance by Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae
(Department of Biochemistry, 2010)Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest of maize and sorghum in sub-Saharan Africa whose larvae exhibits oligophagic than polyphagic feeding habits. The host plants for this species are ... -
A Bayesian approach to the spatial analysis of tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Kenya”
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Tuberculosis is second only to HIV as the greater killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. Improving the treatment outcome of tuberculosis is part of the Millennium Development Goals. Given the ... -
Benefit Incidence Analysis for Maternal Newborn and Child Health Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mother and child health services financing is a key government priority objective in most countries and the delivery of this strategic direction usually lies fundamentally on the distributional issues aimed at addressing ... -
The binder effect of povidone on the mechanical properties of paracetamol containing tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND. Binders are excipients added either dry or in solution form to drug-filler mixtures to provide cohesiveness. This ensures the intactness of the tablet after compression. Materials with low or no cohesive ... -
Binding Of Clostridium Botulinum Neurotoxins Receptors On Synatosomal Membrane Of Rat Brain
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Biochemical and Molecular Aspects of Host Recognition and Acceptance by Cotesia Spp. Populations in Coastal and Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Lepidopteran stemborers are among the major constraints to maize production in Africa due to the crop losses they cause. Cotesia spp. are one of the key parasitoids that have been used in biological control of cereal ... -
Biochemical, hormonal and toxicological effects of catha edulis (khat) on pregnancy and fetal development in olive Baboons (papio anubis)
(2015-11)There is paucity of information on the effect of khat chewing on pregnancy outcomes and foetal development in females who engage in khat chewing. Thus, the present study was designed to utilize the olive baboons (Papio ... -
Biological and chemical health risks associated with smallholder dairy production in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi
(Department of Community Health ,University of Nairobi, 2006)Approximatelyhalf of the world's population currently lives in towns and this is projected to rise to over 60% by the year 2005. The major problem facing governments is production offood supplies to feed this growing ... -
The biology and control of the tomato russet mite, Aculops lycopersici (massee) (acarina: eriophyidea) in Kenya.
(Department of Zoology, 1985)The biolo~y and control of the tomato russet mite, Aculops lycopersici (Massee). (Acarina: Eriophy~d~a) in Kenya. One of the major constraints to obtaining high tomato yields in Kenya is damage by the tomato russet mite, ... -
Biopsychosocial Determinants of Relapse Among Patients Diagnosed With Substance Related Disorders at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Studies show that relapse or uncontrolled return to drugs among patients diagnosed with substance related disorders following competent treatment has been on the rise. This has remained a major challenge to substance ... -
Biopsychosocial Effects of Cancer Treatment on Sexual Health Among Cancer Survivors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The incidence of cancer is on the increase. The number of cancer survivors is also on the increase due to early diagnosis, advancement in treatment, and an increase in an aging population. Cancer treatment has significant ... -
Biopsychosocial Effects of Chemotherapy Among Breast and Cervical Cancer Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cancer is a leading cause of mortality globally and breast and cervical cancers are two of the most common cancers among women. In Kenya, breast and cervical cancers cause the highest cancer related morbidity and mortality ... -
Birth Interval and Family Formation Variables
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1987) -
Birth preparedness and Complication readiness Among mothers attending Focused antenatal care at Kiambu district hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Many of the complications that result in maternal and perinatal deaths are unpredictable and can be of sudden onset. Delays in responding to them have been shown to be one of the major barriers in reducing ... -
Blood lead levels among infants and children with Rickets at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background & objectives: Modem environmental health hazards including lead are becoming a public health issue of increasing concern. Lead, a toxic heavy metal accounts for 0.6 % of the global burden of disease. Centre ... -
Blood Loss And Transfusion Patterns During Open Intramedullary Nailing Of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Diaphyseal femoral fractures are some of the commonest injuries treated in Kenyatta National Hospital. The sharp increase in these patients is due to rise of motorizing mode of transport, making it a public ... -
Blood loss estimation at skin graft surgery following burns
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)This is a descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital to estimate blood loss per one percent of total body surface area excised and grafted in bum patients. The study was done from November 2003 to ...