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Pattern of occurrence of head and neck cancer presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(2006)
Currently there is a dearth of data on the pattern of occurrence of head and neck cancers in Kenya.
To provide a comprehensive analysis of the pattern of occurrence of head and neck cancers in a Kenyan population.
Retrospective ...
HIV Infection Alters the Spectrum of HPV Subtypes Found in Cervical Smears and Carcinomas from Kenyan Women.,
(2013)
Infection with high risk HPV is implicated in pre-cancerous squamous intraepithelial lesions and their progression to cervical cancer. In the developed countries, infection with HPV 16 and 18 accounts for ~70% of cervical ...
Community-acquired bacterial infections and their susceptibility in Nairobi
(1977)
To monitor clinically significant isolates and their antimicrobial susceptibilities, all specimens sent to microbiology laboratory of the Kenyatta National Hospital were cultured on appropriate media. The susceptibility ...
An immunohistochemical analysis of naturally occurring chancroid
(1996)
Haemophilus ducreyi is a major cause of genital ulcer disease in many developing countries and is associated with augmented transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, the mechanisms through which H. ducreyi ...
HIV Positive Women's Perceptions of Stigma in Health Care Settings in Western Cape, South Africa.
(2012)
We explored the cultural context of HIV positive women's perceptions of stigma in health care settings in Western Cape, South Africa. We conducted seven focus groups with women living with HIV/AIDS in Gugulethu and ...
Correlation between cytology and thyroid function test
(2006)
BACKGROUND:
Thyroid dysfunction can be evaluated by measuring serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), total tri-iodothyronine (T3) and total thyroxine (T4) which will establish euthyroidism, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. ...
Fertility rate of epileptic women at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(2008)
Reproductive health issues of women with epilepsy (WWE) are complex and multifaceted, and both epilepsy and antiepileptic drug (AEDs) use may alter fertility and pregnancy outcomes in these women.
To determine the ...
The pattern of pancreatic carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1989)
A 10-year (1976-1986) retrospective study was done on 30 cases with histological diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma. The male to female ratio was 1.3:1 and the peak incidence was in the 6th and 7th decades. The head of the ...
Clinical evaluation of rosoxacin for the treatment of chancroid
(1986)
One hundred seven men with Haemophilus ducreyi-positive chancroid were assigned to receive 300 mg of rosoxacin as a single dose or 150 mg twice daily for 3 days. Ulcers and buboes were followed clinically and bacteriologicaily ...
GIS Simulation of Settlement and Urban Expansion in the Kitengela Wildlife Dispersal Area
(2005)
Over the years settlement within the Kitengela Wildlife Dispersal Area, hereafter
referred to as KWDA has increased with high numbers of people continuously
moving into and settling in the area. This area has therefore ...