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To Show the Effectiveness of Anti-D Gammaglobulin in Preventing Rhesus Isoimmunization in Rhesus
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
During the two year period of the study period, a total of 6885 antenatal mothers were booked to the antenatal clinic. Out of these, 280 (4.1%) were found to be Rhesus negative with 193 (69~) being no immunized and 87 (31%) ...
Anticholinesterase Toxins In Mamba Venoms
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
Toxins that are potent inhibitors of cholinesterases from various sources have been isolated from three mamba venoms, Dendroaspis angusticeps (Green mamba), Dendroaspis polylepis (Black mamba) and Dendroaspis viridis ...
The Incidence Of Congenital Malformations In Newborns At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
The pattern and the incidence of congenital malformations among7,355 consecutive births at Kenyatta National Hospital,was studied over a period of one year. The overall incidence of externally discernible malformations ...
Obstetric and gynaecological case records and commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
Fasting serum lipids were serially measured in a group
of 7 women desirous of using depotmedroxyprogesterone
acetate (DMPA) and 8 women who had been using (DMPA). for
more than 5 years but less than 6 years. This was ...
The experience at Kenyatta National Hospital - A retrospective and prospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ...
Epidemiological and molecular aspects of hepatitis B infection in Kenya
(University of Newcastle, 1985)
Kenya is one of the areas of the world with a high
prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection. Although much is
known about the virus, the modes of transmission in such
endemic areas are not fully determined. The aim of ...
Giardiasis in malnourished children with diarrhea at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 1985)
The parasite Giardia lamblia is a cornmon worldwide cause of diarrhoea. One hundred and two malnourished
chUdren and fifty two well nourished children were
studied by the author. They all had diarrhoea. The ...
The role of childhood illnesses on enamel hypoplasia of permanent teeth in rural school children aged 6-12 years in Kenya.
(university of nairobi ., 1985)
Enamel hypoplasia i~ defined as macroscopic defects which can be visually and morphologically identified as a reduction of the enamel thickness• Enamel hypoplasia is a defect in the enamel due
to disturbance of ...
A Study Of Gonococcal Infection Among A Selected Prostitute Population In A Slum Area In Nairobi Kenya With Particular Reference To Socio-economic Legal Aspects And Intervention Strategy
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
NEISSERIA GONORRHOEA infection is a major Public Health Problem
in Kenya. It is a major cause of morbidity in males and females
in the population Control programmes have been mainly
concentrated on Secondary Prevention ...
A Feasibility Study On The Use Of Community Health Workers In Detection Of Cases Of Hypertension In A Rural Farming Community In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
This is a study which was carried out in one of the
rural farming communities in Kenya. The objective of the
study was to investigate the possibility of involving
Community-Based non-medical personnel already in ...