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Rheumatoid Arthritis: an Overview
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Osteoporosis: Silencing a silent disease
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Ocular features in patients with sickle cell disease Seen at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
ABSTRACT
Background: Sickle cell diseases are a category of inherited blood disorders, which
affect the structure of haemoglobin. The patients manifest with many systemic and
ocular changes which may include defects in ...
The Prevalence of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections in patients with indwelling urinary catheters at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infection IS one of the most common forms of nosocomial infection in
patients and urinary catheterization is the most frequent predisposing factor. These
infections cause considerable morbidity ...
Paediatric dental and maxillofacial injuries in 0-15- year olds at the Kenyatta National Hospital, nairobi a retrospective study from the years 1998-2002
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the pattern of occurrence of dental and
maxillofacial injuries in 0-15- year-old patients who attended for treatment at the Kenyatta
National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi ...
Malocclusion land orthodontic treatment needs in 12-15-year-old children in moshi, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2005-08)
Background
Malocclusion may cause psychosocial problems and predispose to dental illhealth.
Activities to recognize, prevent and treat malocclusion are essential for
comprehensive oral health care.
Objective:
To assess ...
Characterization of intersubtype recombinant HIV type 1 genomes using a nonradioactive heteroduplex tracking assay
(2005)
The HIV-1 epidemic is characterized by the dominance of distinct viral subtypes in different regions of the world, and intersubtype recombinants are common. Traditional subtyping methods analyze only a small fragment of ...
Disclosure of HIV Status – An Obstacle to Initiating ARV Medications in a Pediatric Setting in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
HIV vaccine clinical trials enrollment and retention: Experience from Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Dental caries, fluorosis and periodontal disease among 12-1s-year-old children from Juja in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
INTRODUCTION: Major oral diseases afflicting children and adolescents are dental caries
and gingivitis. These diseases have been found to lead to a high morbidity of teeth in this age
group. There are also man-hours and ...