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Neuroepidemiology Of Brain Tumours Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
account for more than 70% of brain tumours. Gliomas are associated
with some rare inherited tumour syndromes such as Li-Fraumeni, Turcoit, von
Hioppel-Lindau, Gardner and basal cell syndromes, multiple endocrine ...
Neuroepidemiology Of Head Injuries In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) not only has considerable morbidity and mortality
but is a major cause of disability, epilepsy and dementia worldwide. In this review,
results of studies conducted at the Kenyatta National ...
Flaps In Reconstructing Leg Defects: Our Experience At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Wounds of the leg requiring reconstruction with flaps can be a challenge to even
the experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeons. While the reconstructive ladder
provides a clear roadmap on handling such defects, ...
Data driven decision making in Kenya’s healthcare Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Various health sector reviews done over the last decade highlighted stagnating or downward trends in health indices in the country, especially in maternal, newborn and child health. Among other factors, a health information ...
Pituitary Surgery At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Introduction: Surgical extirpation of pituitary lesions and can be performed by craniotomy or trans-sphenoidal approaches. This could be for pituitary ablation, excision of pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, suprasellar ...
Hybrids Of (2r, 3s)-n-benzoyl-3-phenylisoserine And Antimalarial Pharmacophores: Design, Synthesis And Biological Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Tubulin is an essential protein in all eukaryotic cells, and a well known anticancer
and anthelmintic drug target1. It is a major structural component of microtubules.
Microtubules are necessary organelles involved in ...
Ecology of medicinal plants and their integration into primary healthcare in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The study was conducted with aim of assessing the composition, distribution, abundance and the
community structure of local medicinal plants; and determining the modes of exploitation and
contribution of these plants in ...
Pilot Study On The Use Of Internet Social Network Site As A Vehicle For Multicenter Injury Research
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Interpersonal violence (IPV) and road traffic injuries (RTI) are
the leading causes of injury globally. These injuries are largely preventable
and thus the World Health Organization (WHO) has prioritized the ...
Effects of childhood sexual abuse; a case presentation
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)