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The value of paediatric upper gastrointestinal contrast studies: a Nairobi study
(University of Nairobi, 1999-08)
In this prospective study carried out over a period of 6 months
(July December 1998) to determine the value of paediatric
upper gastrointestinal studies, a total of 67 children under 5
years of age were investigated. ...
Infectivity rates of vectors of bancroftian filariasis during wet and dry seasons in Malindi and Kwale Districts of Coast Province, Kenya.
(1999)
Bancroftianfilariasis, a disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, is on the increase on the
Kenyancoast with an estimated 2.5 million people at the risk of infection. 'Endemic zones
on the Kenyan coast are Malindi, Kwale, ...
Vocal cord paralysis: a complication of thyroid surgery
(University of Nairobi,, 1991)
This is a retrospective descriptive study on vocal cord
paralysis following thyroidectomy at the Ear, Nose and
Throat - Head and Neck (E.N.T. - H&N)surgical unit of
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).Atotal of 454 ...
A Study to investigate an association between the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and plasmodium falciparum infections in an adult population aged 18-60 years living in a malaria meso-endemic region in Western Uganda
(1990)
This study was carried out between January and May 1990 inclusive, based at Mbarara Hospital in the malaria Meso - endemic region in the West off Uganda, ,The study aimed at initially confirming reports of the high incidence ...
The role of CT scan in the evaluation of retroperitoneal diseases prospective and retrospective study done at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1999-04)
A two year retrospective and prospective study was carried out at the Kenyatta
National Hospital to establish the pattern and type of retroperitoneal diseases as
shownby CT. 140 patients were studied.
The study group ...
Granulocyte function in stable CRF and end-stage renal disease patients on haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1991)
Phagocytosis and the ability to kill Candida albicans in-vitro (candidacidal
activity) In three groups of subjects were compared: Group 1 - patients with
end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance haemodialysis (H.D) ...
Comparison of tempe and special milk in the nutritional rehabilitation of severely malnourished children using biochemical and clinical parameters
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
PEM a highly prevalent condition in almost all developing countries, including Kenya is treated
with high calorie, high protein feeds. At the KNH special milk is used for the rehabilitation of
children with PEM. Special ...
The feasibility of the use of sewing thread in the control of interdental plaque in a rural community in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
A study was carried out to establishing the feasibility of using sewing thread for inter-dental
plaque control in rural school children. This was achieved by assessing whether the awareness of
the pupils on dental health ...
Prevalence and determinants of low birthweight among the children born in 1987 in Mombasa and Khale Districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
Low birth weight is a major associated cause of perinatal and
infant mortality, and young childhood morbidity. Several
studies/surveys show that LBW is a major problem in many Kenyan
rural districts. Kwale district is ...