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Evaluation of the antimalarial properties and safety profile of a polyherbal product (NEFANG)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The emerging resistance of Plasmodium species to currently available antimalarials remains a public health concern and necessitates the need to develop new, effective, safe and affordable drugs. Compounds ... -
An evaluation of the Cardiotropic effects of organic and freeze dried extracts ofacacia Nilotica(L.) wild Ex. Delile roots
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Evaluation of the clinical learning experiences among undergraduate nursing students at the University of Nairobi school of nursing
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)In today,s challenging world,the nurses' active participation in planning the care of patients is vital.Nursing education today must prepare nurses for the future,as health care is dynamic,non-static,and constantly in a ... -
An evaluation of the educational programme of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1989)The main objective of this study was to compare the knowledge. attitudes. ,and practices of mothers and health workers exposed to the educational programme of the Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) with those who ... -
Evaluation of the effect of khat (Catha edulis) Forsk on spatial learning and memory in CBA mice using the Morris water maze task
(Department of Medical Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) is a psychoactive plant commonly used in East Africa, horn of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Its effects are mainly modulated through the dopaminergic system similar to amphetamines. Psychoactive ... -
An evaluation of the effect of Lopinavir/Ritonavir on serum uric-acid and Aldose reductase activity in Sprague Dawley rats
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Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Transfusion Fluids Prepared At The Sterile Preparation Unit In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)Transfusion fluids are parenteral solutions injected in relatively large volumes to restore the caloric or electrolytic balance of the body. They are introduced directly into the venous system or very rarely by ... -
An evaluation of the empirical diagnosis of pneumocystis pneumonia at Kenyatta national hospital
(2008)Objectives: To evaluate the empirical diagnoses of PCP made at Kenyatta National Hospital. Design: A case series of 54 patients, seen at the Kenyatta Hospital over 12 weeks. Setting: General medical wards of Kenyatta ... -
Evaluation of the frequently performed urological procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital from 15th July 2004 to 15th January 2005
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Th is st lid y was des igned to assess the most Ircq ucnt Iy performed urologicu I procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent a ... -
Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion and the Golden Percentage in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: One of the aims of Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry in the 21st century is to ensure maintenance of symmetrical proportions between the widths of maxillary anterior teeth during replacement of missing teeth ... -
Evaluation of the impact of family planning programmes on fertility in Kenya: An application of prevalence model
(Population Studies And Research, 1991)A lot of family planning programmes have been set up by the Government and other Organizations in the Country, hence the need to evaluate the impact of these programmes on fertility. This is the major objective of this ... -
Evaluation of the informal caregiver burden in the care of stroke patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Stroke is the second major cause of disability after dementia globally. In sub-Saharan Africa the incidence is increasing and occurring at even younger ages. Most stroke survivors return home after discharge ... -
Evaluation of the length of stay of patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital Theatres Post-Anaesthesia care unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background- Prolonged length of stay in P ACU leads to patient congestion in the unit; this has been linked to delay in the handing over of new admissions to the P ACU nurses and delay of the anaesthesia team in starting ... -
An Evaluation of the Management of Congestive Heart Failure in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Congestive heart failure in the pediatric population is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. It has a wide variety of etiologies. These causes vary widely among different geographical regions globally, ... -
Evaluation Of The Management Of Hypertension Among Adult Diabetic Hypertensive Outpatients With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Blood pressure control is crucial for patients with comorbidities of diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, as it retards the development of end-stage renal disease. Although safe and effective ... -
Evaluation of the Management of Hypertension Among Adult Patients in Murang’a South Sub-county Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background The rising numbers of hypertension globally and in Kenya is a major public health issue. Several studies have revealed that the control of blood pressure among adult patients is suboptimal. Despite high prevalence ... -
An evaluation of the management of hypertension among diabetic and non-diabetic patients at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Globally, there are about 972 million adults with hypertension and this figure is expected to rise to about 1.56 billion by the year 2025. Diabetic hypertensive patients are more vulnerable to cardiovascular ... -
Evaluation of the management of tuberculosis of the spine at the orthopaedic unit - Kenyatta National Hospital over a ten year period
(University of NairobiSurgery, 1980-07)The Management Of 204 Patients With Tuberculous Disease Of The Spine Seen Between The Period Of 1970 - 1979 At The Orthopaedic Unit Of Kenyatta National Hospital Has Been Studied And Evaluated. This Study Also Includes ... -
Evaluation of the Outcomes of the Low-risk Pregnant Women on the Induction of Labour at Full Term Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: In the recent past there has been increased evidence supporting improved birth outcomes with non-medically indicated induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation. These supportive details were established in two ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Three Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis Among Hiv Patients Presenting to Kibra Community Health Center, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background- The absence of an accurate reference test complicates the evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWHIV). Verifiable evidence on performance of ...