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Childhood Leukemia in Kenya
(2013)
Outcomes of the mental health and development model in rural Kenya: a 2-year prospective cohort intervention study
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-03)
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes for participants in BasicNeeds' Mental Health and Development programme in rural Kenya. Methods All new entrants to the programme in the Meru South and Nyeri North ...
Clinical and Virologic Manifestations of Primary Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection in Kenyan Infants Born to HIV-Infected Women.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a risk factor for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated lymphomas. Characterizing primary infection may elucidate risk factors for malignancy. Methods. To describe ...
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)
BACKGROUND:
Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, Special issue, 2011, 14-24), and ...
Global child dental Health with selected Global school based dental health programs
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08-05)
Topical Umbilical Cord Care for Prevention of Infection and Neonatal Mortality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Umbilical cord care varies often reflecting community or health-worker beliefs. We undertook a review of current evidence on topical umbilical cord care. Study quality was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, ...
Impact of genetic targets on cancer therapy in acute myelogenous leukemia.
(2013)
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of the cells of myeloid origin. It can present at all ages, but is more common in adults. It is one of the most common leukemias in adults and ...
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the
time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to
breast cancer services, through ...
Child Marriage; A Cultural Health Phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Child marriage continues to be a challenge worldwide and especially in southern
Asia and Africa. While it affects both sexes, girls are more affected as they are
the majority of the victims.It is predicted by the UNFPA ...
The Role of Infiltrative Local Anaesthesia in Thyroidectomy
(College of Health sciences, 2013)
Background: General anaesthesia is the anaesthetic agent of choice during thyroidectomy, however, recent reports there is a role for local anaesthesia. This study reports on the experience of thyroidectomy performed under ...