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Estimating moisture availability for rice cultivation in Mwea, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987-10)
Recent climatic events in Africa have shown the need for increased understanding of the vagaries of rainfall and the demands for water. Water availability and usage for agriculture must consider not only amounts but also ...
Osteoperosis-from hormonal replacement therapy to bisphosphonates and beyond: a review
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To review the old, current, and emerging agents in pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis.
DATA SOURCES:
Published original research work and reviews from 1993 to 31 December 2006 were searched in English ...
Assessing Intracultural Variability Statistically Using Data on Malaria Perceptions in Gusii, Kenya
(2002-05)
The author illustrates how qualitative data from open-ended interviews, pile sorts, and triad sorts can be used to test quantitatively for intracultural variation in norms. Specifically, the author tests whether Gusii men ...
Cultural resource management in Kenya: a case for legislation review
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
This paper builds a case for a reconsideration of Kenya’s legislation that relates to cultural and societal heritage resources management by briefly revisiting the circumstances that informed the enactment of the related ...
Incidence of early post operative surgical site infection after primary total hip arthroplasty in the African setting
(2013)
Background: Implant orthopaedic surgery is associated with a risk of post operative Surgical Site
Infection (SSI). This can have devastating consequences in the case of arthroplasty. Due to the less
than ideal circumstances ...
Oral hygiene practices and periodontal health in primary school children in Nairobi, Kenya Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/00016359109005923
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
The purpose of this study was to obtain data on the oral hygiene practices, oral hygiene status, and periodontal health among primary school children in Nairobi. The study group consisted of 513 children, 262 aged 6–8 years ...
Clinical malaria in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)
PIP: Malaria is the most prevalent and devastating public health problem in Africa despite much research and control effort over the last two decades. In most parts of Africa, individuals should take 200 mg of Proguanil ...
Oral health knowledge , attitudes and practices of Parents/guardians of pre - school children in Moshi,Tanzania.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of the parents/guardians of pre-school children in Moshi, Tanzania.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, ...
Severe Ulcerative Colitis During Successful Pregnancy
(University of Nairobi, 1983-07)
A 31-year-old patient presented with fulminant colitis during the 27th week of her first pregnancy. Despite failed medical treatment, colectomy was delayed because of the gravid uterus. A healthy child was delivered at 32 ...
Toward regional arrangements for regulation of marine pollution: An appraisal of options
(1977)
The unilateral decision by Canada in 1970 to extend its jurisdiction for the control of pollution of the Arctic waters outward to 100 mi was attacked by some people as a violation of international law. In this paper that ...