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Feracrylum in Reduction of Seroma after Mastectomy
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Background:
Seroma formation is a common problem after mastectomy. The incidence varies between 2.5%
to 51%. It is often an ongoing problem after removal of the drain, and repeated skin puncture is
sometimes necessary ...
Impact of land use and cover change on soil quality And pasture productivity in semi-arid rangelands: the Case of Nakasongola district, Uganda
(2011)
The impact of land use and cover change on soil quality and pasture production was investigated in the rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda. Landsat (TM) images of 1986 and 1990 and Landsat (ETM+) of 2000 and 2004 ...
The value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in obstructive jaundice. A retrospective and prospective study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Introduction: Diseases of the hepatobiliary tree are common all over the world and recently
developed magnetic resonance imaging techniques are increasingly finding application in the
evaluation of biliary and pancreatic ...
Impact of health education on oral health related quality of life of people living with Hiv/aids in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Background:
Oral diseases and conditions affect every race worldwide. The prevalence of the two major oral diseases namely periodontal diseases and dental caries has been found to vary from region to region among the ...
Seizure control in children on follow-up at Kenyatta national hospital paediatric Neurology clinic
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Background: Recent studies in both developed and developing countries have
shown that after 2 to 5 years of successful treatment with anti-epileptic drugs,
drugs can be withdrawn in about 70% of children without ...
Antibiotic prophylaxis in elective caesarean section: single dose Compared to multiple dose antibiotics: a randomized clinical trial
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Backqround
The benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in both emergency and elective caesarean
section has been demonstrated repeatedly in studies, mostly in western
countries. Most of these studies have not demonstrated ...
Effect of treatment of anaemia in pregnancy With oral haematinics on pregnancy outcomes at Kenyatta a national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Background: Anaemia in pregnancy continues to be a major health problem in most
developing countries, with significant adverse effects for both mother and infant. Iron
deficiency is the main underlying cause for anaemia ...
Combining ability and heterotic grouping of early maturing quality protein maize inbred lines
(2011)
Maize is the staple crop for most farmers in the arid and semi arid areas of the tropics.
Drought and low soil fertility are major limiting factors in maize production in these areas.
Research emphasis has been placed ...
Development of integrated land information management system in Kenya
(2011)
Land is a key asset of any country. It is one of the factors of production which includes labour
and capital. It is critical for economic, social and political development of a country. There exists
a correlation between ...
Longitudinal analysis of incidence, risk factors and outcomes among TB/Hiv confected children
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Tuberculosis (TB) being the most common opportunistic infection in human immunodeficiency
virus (HlV)-infected people worldwide has attracted a lot of interest in research. TB manifestations are more severe in HIV-positive ...