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Perinatal mortality and its determinants in Asembo location, Siaya district –Kenya
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Periodontal Health Status In Relation To Glycaemic Profile Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Periodontal health is influenced by risk factors such as genetics, poor oral hygiene, virulence of the attacking micro-organisms and underlying systemic factors. Among the systemic factors that may influence ... -
Periodontal Health Status of Hiv Discordant Couples at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital,ampath Clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ackground: Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and are a public health concern. Severity of periodontal diseases depends on host immune response which is affected by genetic and environmental factors. Studies have ... -
Periodontal status of postpartum women in relation to preterm birth and low birth weight at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Periodontal diseases in Kenya are highly prevalent. Gingivitis has been reported to affect up to 90% while chronic periodontitis affects 1-10% of the population. Preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are ... -
Periodontal Status of Women on Hormonal Contraceptives Visiting Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Clinic and Youth Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Periodontal disease is a form of oral disease commonly including gingivitis and periodontitis. The primary etiologic factor for periodontal disease is microbial plaque, however the disease is multifactorial ... -
Peripheral Arterial Disease Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attending the Chest Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be the leading causes of death among COPD patients, with ... -
Peripheral Renin Activity In Adult African Hypertensive Patients Seen At The Kenyatta National Hospital
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Peripheral Retinal Degenerations in Kenyan African Myopes
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980)A total of 128 subjects (256 eyes) had their eyes examined under full mydriasis. Indirect Ophthalmoscopy was done in every subject to determine the presence or absence of peripheral retinal pre-degenerations and ... -
Peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal-dialysis Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobimedicine, 1985-01)This study was undertaken between January 1980 and September 1984 and was to try to map out the incidence of peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital and to see how best to ... -
Perspectives in women reproductive health decision making among mothers delivered in Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)ABSTRACT To establish the perspectives in women's reproductive health decision making among mothers delivered in Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital.The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional ... -
Perspectives of young men on induced abortion in Kiambaa division, Kiambu District Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2004-05)Context:Induced abortions are a major public health problem because they contribute to high maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. In many countries including Kenya, abortion is illegal except on medical grounds ... -
Pgf2α synthase-like proteins are expressed in promastigotes of old world leishmania species but not in new world species
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Background: Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania and spread by the bite of infected sand fly species. The disease is characterized by an increase in prostaglandin production in ... -
Phamacognostical investigationof cassia didymobtrya fres occurring occurring naturally in Kenya
(1985)The aim of this work was to determine the total anthraquinone glycosides present in the leaves of the natural~y occurring Cassia didymobotrya Fres., and to study the basic pharmacognostic features (microsr.opic and ... -
Pharmaceutical formulation excipients as corrosion inhibitors for lacquered tin plated steel
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The use of metals in packaging is widespread in both pharmaceutical and food industries. The most commonly used metals are tin plated steel and aluminium. About 80% of food cans are made of tin plated steel ... -
Pharmacogenetic and Pharmacoecological Determinants of Therapeutic Response to Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Among Hiv Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the advancement in the prognosis of persons living with HIV/AIDS, a considerable proportion of persons on ART do not realize or retain adequate virologic suppression. ... -
Pharmacognostical Study Of Clove Buls (Syzyguin Aromaticum) From Kenyan Market
(University of Nairobi, 1982)From clove buds Syzlglum aromaticurr. (family f'yrtaceae) obtained from a Nairobi market, the volatile oil was isolated and evaluated by 6team distillation method. The yield of the oil was 18.0 per cent on moisture - free ... -
Pharmacognostical and biological studies of Kenyan Lippia species with special reference to their essential oil content
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy,College of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1990)The study of essential oils of all 8 Lippia species (Verbenaceae) naturally occuring in Kenya Lias carried out. The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation and analysis was mainly carried out by GLC and GC/MS. Two ... -
Pharmacognostical Study of Fennel Fruits (Peoniculum Vulgarfe Mill.)
(University Of Nairobi, 1980)From fennel fruits, Foeniculum vulgare Mill (family Umbelliferae), obtained in Nairobi, the volatile oil was isolated by steam distillation method. Both the physical and chemical properties of the oil were determined. The ... -
A Pharmacognostical Study Of Rauvolfia Caffra Sond Whole Root
(University of Nairobi, 1984)A microscopical examination of the powdered root was carried out and the observed diagnostic features recorded. The powdered root was extracted using suitable solvents and the extract showed the presence of alkaloids when ... -
The pharmacognostical study of the bark of cinchona ledgbriana moens cultivated in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)The aim of this study was to evaluate the cinchona bark obtained from plants cultivated in Kenya. The bark was examined microscopically and by chemical methods. The bark was found to contain 8.5 percent of total alkaloids ...