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Leveraging ICT in the development of a clinical cancer registry – lessons learnt from the Kenya Oncological Research Database
(2010)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that worldwide, by 2020 there will be 15
million new cases of cancer a year, 70% of which will occur in developing countries1. It is feared that
most cases of ...
Malaria complicated by gangrene: a case presentation and review
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2011)
Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is an extremely rare complication of malaria. It occurs acutely and progresses rapidly to cause irreversible necrosis of tissue following which debridement or amputation is inevitable. ...
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Urgent action is needed to address mental health issues globally. In Africa, where mental health disorders account for a huge burden of disease and disability, and where in general less than 1% of the already small health ...
Factors influencing implementation of Malaria intervention strategies in Gwassi division,Homabay County
(University of Nairobi., 2013)
Malaria is one of the most serious parasitic diseases causing up to 90% of deaths annually in
Sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized that much of the morbidity and mortality associated with
malaria could be reduced provided ...
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 ...
Epigenetic Control Of Irf1 Responses In HIV-exposed Seronegative Versus HIV-susceptible Individuals.
(University of Nairobi, 2011-03)
Not all individuals exposed to HIV become infected. Understanding why these HIV-exposed seronegative individuals remain uninfected will help inform the development of preventative measures against HIV infection. Interferon ...
Epidural injection use for low back pain associated with sciatica at an Orthopaedic centre in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Objective: To assess the effects of lumbar epidural steroid injections in patients with radiculopathy (sciatica), by assessing reduction of pain at short term (3 weeks) and intermediate term (12 weeks).
Design: This was ...