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Aetiology of pneumonia in children aged 2 - 59months with severe and very severe pneumonia in the HIV and the post Hib Vaccination era at Kenyatta national Hospital.
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under five. Knowledge of the current pathogens causing paediatric pneumonia is scarce. We hope to demonstrate the bacterial pathogens currently contributing to the ... -
The aetiology of puerperal psychosis (amakiro)a study sponsored by ford foundation
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Social Work And Social Administration,Makerere University, 1978) -
Aetiology, occurrence and clinical characteristics of maxillofacial soft tissue injuries treated at a major teaching and referal hospital in Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: Maxillofacial soft tissue injuries (MF-STls) are often neglected or trivialized compared to fractures, yet these injuries negatively impact both on function and esthetics. There is a psychological aspect ... -
Aetiology, pattern and management of oral and maxillofacial injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a ten-year audit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)BACKGROUND: Oral and Maxillofacial injuries (OMFIs) are commonly associated with general body injuries. The anatomical position of the region (the neurocranium and viscerocranium) makes it relatively more exposed than ... -
Aetiology, pharmaco-therapeutic interventions and clinicaloutcome in acute decompensated heart failure admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Objective: To characterize heart failure in patients admitted to medical ward at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Design: Prospective clinical observational register. Setting: Medical ward, Kenyatta National ... -
Aflatoxin status in severe protein energy malnutrition as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Blood levels of aflatoxin were determined in 173 children. The resuLt s in 110 malnourished children comprisinb 37 ~wa$biorko~,26 marasmic kwashiorkorand 47 with marasmus are compared with 63 ag,ematched controls and ... -
Age at first marriage and Fertility in Kenya
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Age related assessment of the status of clinical care offered to children with down syndrome at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Background: Down syndrome, a common chromosomal disorder is the leading cause of learning disabilities in children. The median survival of individuals with Down syndrome has increased considerably in developed countries, ... -
Age- and Cause-specific Mortality Patterns and Trends in an Urban Informal Settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Age and cause specific mortality patterns and trends in an urban informal settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018 Background: Effective health services planning and prioritization require reliable and timely mortality ... -
Alcohol Related Deaths Amongst Drivers, Passengers, Pedestrians Andcyclists In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction Alcohol and its effects on persons have use in both civil and criminal litigation. In terms of civil matters alcohol has impact in the insurance industry as relates to road traffic accidents, personal ... -
Alcohol use and high risk sexual behavior among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009-11)Introduction: Substance use influences acquisition and transmission of HIV among female sex workers. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol use and correlates of alcohol use/abuse among ... -
Alkaline active α-amylases from alkaliphilic bacillus sp.: screening and enzyme prouction
(2014)The term alkaliphiles defines microorganisms that grow optimally at pH values above 9, often between 10 and 12, but are unable to grow or grow slowly at the near neutral pH value of 6.5. Consequently, their extremozymes ... -
Aminoglycoside Trough Levels, Renal Function and Hearing Acuity in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aminoglycosides are antibiotics used in pediatrics for the management of severe infections. In resource limited settings, monitoring of drug levels for efficacy and toxicity is minimal and dosing is largely empiric. This ... -
Amitraz: a demographic survey of poisoning at Kenyatta National Hospital and acute toxicity study in rats
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Pesticide poisoning is an important cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. This is because pesticides are widely available and extensively used in households for human and animal hygiene and in agriculture for crop ... -
Anaemia as seen in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward of the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1981)In this prospective study, the pattern of anaemia seen in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward (POW) of Kenyatta National Hospital was investigated, between November,1979 and March, 1980. There were ... -
Anaemia in Elderly Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1988)The main objective of this work was to study anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some baseline data for future possible work in this area. This prospective study covered 63 elderly patients of all types ... -
Anaemia in elderly patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The main objective of this work was to study anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some baseline data for future possible work in this area. This prospective study covered 63 elderly patients of all types of ... -
Anaemia in patients with rheumatoid athritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Rheumatoid arthritis {RA} is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease which primarily affects the joints. Anemia is the commonest extra-articular manifestation of RA. Anemia is an independent predictor of morbidity and ... -
Anaemia In Pregnancy At Coast Province General Hospital(CPGH), Mombasa : A Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Nutritional anaema is defined by W.H.O. as, "A condition in which the haemoglobin concentration of blood is below the accepted normal value, due to a deficiency of one or more nutrients essential for erythropoiesis, ... -
Anaesthesiology practice in the prevention of perioperative transmission of infection at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Narobi, 2014)Background: Anaesthesiologists play apivotal role in the prevention of nosocomial infections. In anaesthetic practice, physiologic barriers are routinely breached, leading to patient contamination with microorganisms and ...
