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Branching pattern of the extraosseus mental nerve in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)
Knowledge of the branching pattern of the mental nerve is an important consideration during placement of tooth implants and reconstructive plates. It is known to display population variations and data for the same is scarce ...
Breast-feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
In Kenya, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence ranks among the highest in the world. Approximately 60 000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding. ...
Distribution of ageing changes of the goat aortic tunica media
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2011)
Position and Blood Supply of the Carotid Body in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Position and source of blood supply to the human carotid body displays population variations. These data are
important during surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging in the neck but are only scarcely reported and ...
Morphology of human myocardial bridges and association with coronary artery disease
(2010-09)
BACKGROUND:
The functional significance of myocardial bridging remains controversial. The bridge morphology and structure of the tunneled vessels may modify its ultimate clinical effects.
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the ...
Factors Influencing Research Activity among Medical Students at University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background Undergraduate student research activity facilitates their independent thinking, interest in evidence based practice and preparation for graduate programmes. Reports from African Universities are, however, scarce. ...
Pattern of congenital neck masses in a Kenyan paediatric population
(2010-01)
BACKGROUND:
The distribution of congenital neck masses varies between countries and is important in diagnosis and treatment modalities. Data from Africa is scarce, and altogether absent from Kenya.
OBJECTIVE:
To ...
Pattern of atherosclerotic diseases among Kenyans: Reality of myocardial Infarction
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Pattern of congestive heart failure in a Kenyan paediatric population : cardiovascular topics
(2013-05)
Background : Heart failure in children is a common cause of morbidity and mortality, with high socio-economic burden. Its pattern varies between countries but reports from Africa are few. The data are important to inform ...