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Demographic, Clinical, and Co-Morbidity Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort from a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)Introduction: The first documented case of COVID-19 in Kenya was recorded March of 2020. Co-morbidities including hypertension and diabetes have been associated with increased morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality among ... -
Demographics of patients admitted with traumatic intracranial bleeds in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: This study was designed to describe the demographics of patients presenting with traumatic intracranial bleeds at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Methods: A descriptive cross sectional analysis of ... -
Demography and histologic pattern of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-21)Background. Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is a common head and neck cancer worldwide. Objective. To determine the demographic characteristics of patients with laryngeal cancer, establish their tumor characteristics and ... -
Demography and seasonal variation of acute necrotising gingivitis in Nairobi, Kenya
(Periodontology And Community Dentistry, School Of Dental Sciences, University Of Nairobi., 1999)The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of Acute Necrotizing gingivitis (ANG), its sex and age distribution, ethnicity and seasonal variations among patients at the Dental Unit of Kenyatta National ... -
Demography and seasonal variation of acute necrotising gingivitis in Nairobi, Kenya. Int Dent J. 1999 Dec;49(6):347-51
(University of Nairobi, 1999)No abstract available -
Demonstration of colonies of Cowdria ruminantium in midgut epithelial cells of Amblyomma variegatum.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987-03)The development of colonies of Cowdria ruminantium was studied in midgut epithelial cells of adult Amblyomma variegatum that had become infected by feeding as nymphs on cattle with experimentally induced heart-water disease. ... -
Demonstration of cross-reactive antigens in F38 and related mycoplasmas by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunoblotting.
(1985)The ELISA and an immunoblotting technique were used to study F38-type mycoplasmas - an important cause of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia - and a number of related mycoplasma species, subspecies, types or serogroups. Two-way ... -
Dendritic patterns in the somatic sensory cortex of the cat.
(Department of Anatomy, University Of Nairobi, 1967)One of the most significant structural features of the neurons of the central nervous system is the potentially large synaptic surface they attain by the extension of their dendritic processes. The total surface area of ... -
The dengue situation in Afric
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2012-05)Dengue outbreaks and epidemics have been reported in all regions of Africa, and it is believed that all four dengue virus serotypes are in circulation. Available data suggest that dengue is endemic to 34 African countries ... -
Dengue-2 virus in Kenya
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Dental age estimation in a group of Kenyan children using Willems' method: a radiographic study.
(Taylor and Francis, 2017-11-07)BACKGROUND: Radiographic study of developing teeth provides a reliable indication of chronological age. In Kenya, dentists are often required to estimate age. However, there is a paucity of publications on the performance ... -
Dental and skeletal changes in juvenile hypothyroidism following treatment: case report
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990-01)A case of juvenile hypothyroidism is presented showing evidence of delayed shedding of deciduous teeth, root development, eruption of permanent teeth as well as retarded skeletal growth. Changes in dental and skeletal ages ... -
Dental and skeletal changes in juvenile hypothyroidism following treatment: case report. Odontostomatol Trop. 1990 Jan;13(1):25-7
(University of Nairobi, 1990)No abstract available -
Dental caries and fluorides in relation to fixed orthodontic treatment: a review.
(Dental School, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993)This paper reviews the cariological aspects of fixed orthodontic treatment and discusses the role played by topical fluorides. During fixed orthodontic treatment, carious lesions may occur in the form of white spots. These ... -
Dental caries and oral health knowledge and practices among 10-12 year old urban and rural children in Kenya
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Dental Caries and Periodontal health of Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Dental caries in primary school children in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Dental School, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)The purpose of this study was to record the caries status in children attending public primary schools in Nairobi. The sample comprised 513 children, 262 aged 6-8 years and 251 aged 13-15 years. The children were drawn ... -
Dental caries in primary school children in Nairobi, Kenya. Acta Odontol Scand. 1992 Oct;50(5):269-72.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)No abstract available -
Dental caries, gingivitis and dental plaque in handicapped children in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1993)Dental caries, gingivitis and plaque experience in 449 handicapped children aged 5-15 years attending special schools in Nairobi were determined. An intervention programme to assess oral hygiene status was also instituted. ...