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Understanding the HIV/STI risks and prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005)Background Improving access to paediatric HIV treatment requires large-scale antiretroviral treatment programmes and medication adapted to infants and children’s needs. The World Health Organisation recommends ... -
UNITID Sponsors Lecturers to Study Oncology.
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An update on the treatment of advanced prostate cancer
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2007-09)OBJECTIVE: To obtain an update of the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. DATA SOURCE: Review of all published literature on advanced prostate cancer was carried out through medline and index medicus ... -
Urinary cytokines in Schistosoma haematobium-infected schoolchildren from Tana Delta District of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Pathological changes due to infection with Schistosoma haematobium include cytokine-mediated urinary tract inflammation. The involved cytokines may be excreted in urine and their presence in urine may therefore ... -
The urinary levels of catecholamines, aldosterone and cortisol in hypertensive East Africans: a pilot study.
(2000)This pilot project studies the prevalence of hypertension among unique social groups in Kenya, as well as the hormonal profiles accompanying the hypertensive and normotensive states in these populations. The purpose of ... -
The Urinary Tract and The Kidney in HIV/AIDS
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2003) -
Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ... -
Urological footprints in Kenya 'that water may flow' : a story about male genital cancer and dysfuntion
(University of Nairobi, 09-10-03)The research focuses on genetal cancer, the most common cancer for men in Africa -
Use of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1996) -
Using mathematical models to assess the influence of climate change on malaria risk
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)In this study, a non-linear deterministic model is analysed to study the e ect of climate change on malaria incidence. Existence and uniqueness of solutions to the model is established and the existence of a globally ... -
Utility of plain radiograph in low back pain of non-traumatic origin as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Low back pain is a commonly recognized problem worldwide and is a major cause of debilitation to many patients. Plain radiography is used in many of these patients as an initial investigative and evaluative ... -
Utilization of national guidelines for food, nutritional support and care for people with HIV/Aids in Rwanda in the capacity project supported health centres
(University of NairobiDepartment of Home Economics, 2009-02)Rwanda has engaged in the fight against I-F\' AIDS by addressing mainutrition among people with HIV IAIDS through adoption of the guidelines for food and nutritional support and care of people with HIV/AIDS since 2005. ... -
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ... -
Utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya : a case study of Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2005)This study was designed to investigate the "pull" and "push" factors that influence utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya, with a specific focus on the Kibera informal settlement. The respondents were ... -
Vaccines Against Cervical Cancer
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012) -
Validation of the flow charts used in the syndromic management of STI
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2005-11)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections have caused an immense global burden, of disease predominantly in developing countries. The impact is felt in reproductive and child health and lately in the transmission ... -
Variability in olecranon AO fracture fixation: A radiological study
(2014)Background: Tension Band Wire(TBW) fixation of olecranon fracture is a commonly used technique by orthopaedic surgeons. However surgeons do not strictly adhere to the AO standard. Objectives: To determine the use and ...