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    • Morphometric analysis of the cerebral cortex in the developing baboon 

      Hassanali, J; Dossajee, H (University of NairobiDepartment of Human anatomy, 2004)
      Morphometric analysis of the wall of the cerebral cortex in 49- and 50-day old baboon foetuses was carried out using formalin-fixed stratified serial sections of the heads. Four zones -medial, superior, lateral and ...

    • Morphometric Dimensions of the Calcaneus 

      Amuti, Thomas; Muuthuri, Nikita; Nichome, Liz; Ouko, Innocent; Misiani, Musa; Olabu, Beda; Ogeng'o, Julius (University of Nairobi, 2020)
      Calcaneal morphometric dimensions influence surgical treatment plans after injury. These dimensions display population heterogeneity, and there is a paucity of data in the setting of our hospital in Kenya. Further, estimation ...

    • Morphometric evaluation of endometrial blood vessels. 

      Makhija, D; Mathai, AM; Naik, R; Kumar, S; Rai, S; Pai, MR; Baliga, P (University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2008)
      Five hundred endometrial specimens were studied to document the changes in blood vessels in various phases of menstrual cycle, menstrual disturbances and in unexplained infertility. Sixty-three cases were taken as control ...

    • Morphometric parameters of Kenyan adult mandibles 

      Kenyanya, AO; Chindia, ML; Hassanali, J; Pokhariya, GP (University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013)
      Background: The mandible has a horizontal U-shaped body which is continuous at it posterior end with a pair of vertical rami forming the lower part of the facial skeleton. Knowledge of mandibular dimension is an important ...

    • Morphometry and Variations of Bony Ponticles of the Atlas Vertebrae (C1) in Kenyans 

      Bundi, P Karau; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Hassanali, J; Odula, PO (Human Anatomy, 2010)
      Atlas bridges, the bony outgrowths over the third segment of the vertebral artery are associated with compression of the artery and nerves. There are limited studies comparing morphometry of the complete atlas bridges and ...

    • Morphometry Of Osteodural Bridgeand The Myodural Bridge Of The Rectus Capitis Posterior Major In A Black Kenyan Population 

      Wambua, Brian; Ogeng’o, Julius; Kirsteena, Awori; Ongeti, Kevin; Gichambiraa, Gikenye; Beda, Olabu (University of Nairobi, 2016)
      The connective tissue between the rectus capitis posterior major and the cervical dura, popularly known as the myodural bridge has been postulated to contribute to dural tension monitoring. It prevents dural enfolding ...

    • Morphometry Of Pelvic Ureter 

      Magoma, G; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Awori, K (University Of Nairobi, 2013)
      Introduction: Morphometric features of the pelvic ureter such as length and obliquity of the intravesical part are important in etiology of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). Although differences in morphometry of the ureter ...

    • Morphometry of the adult sigmoid colon and relation to volvulus 

      Saidi, H.; Anangwe, D.; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Awori, K. (Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)
      The sigmoid colon in Africans is commonly affected by volvulus formation. Anatomical characteristics of this part of the colon could provide some of the contributory explanations for male gender predisposition The ...

    • Morphometry of the Myopectineal Orifice: Relevance in Prosthesis Hernia Repair. 

      Ndung’u, BM; Koech, A.C; Tharao, M.K (2014)
      Background: All groin hernias occur through a weakness at the lower extremity of the abdomen: the myopectineal orifice (MPO). Open preperitoneal and laparoscopic techniques involve dissection and placement of the prosthetic ...

    • Morphometry Of The Weak Areas Of The Inguinal Region In Relation To Prosthesis Hernirrhaphy 

      Ndungu, B. M; Koech, A.; Tharao, M. K (University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, 2008)

    • Mortality After Clinical Management of Aids-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis in Kenya 

      Baldassarre, R; Mdodo, R; Omonge, E; Jaoko, W; Bradley, J; Pappas, P; Abans, I; Odera, S; Suleh, A; Jolly, PE (KMA, 2014)
      Background: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an increasingly prevalent infection among HIV/AIDS patients and is becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. The short-term prognosis and management of ...

    • Mortality after road traffic crashes in a system with limited trauma data capability 

      Ogeng'o, Julius A; Mutiso, Ben Kasyoka; Saidi, Hassan (2014-02-13)
      Background Africa has 4% of the global vehicles but accounts for about one tenth of global vehicular deaths. Major trauma in Kenya is associated with excess mortality in comparison with series from trauma centers. The ...

    • Mortality among 5-17 year old children in Kenya. 

      Osano, BO; Were, F; Mathews, S (University of Nairobi, 2017)
      INTRODUCTION: Global mortality trends have changed over time and are expected to continue changing with a reduction in communicable diseases and an increase of non-communicable disease. Increased survival of children ...

    • Mortality and burden of disease in a cohort of HIV-seropositive adults in Nairobi, Kenya. 

      Mwachari, CW; Shepherd, BE; Cleopa, O; Odhiambo, JA; Cohen ., CR (University of Nairobi, 2004)
      The purposes of this study were to measure incidence and determine risk factors associated with opportunistic infections (OIs) and mortality among an HIV-infected cohort in Nairobi, Kenya. Three hundred and eighty-one ...

    • Mortality in acute gynecology: a developing country perspective. 

      Rogo Khama O. (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)
      Over a 20-month period 109 deaths were recorded in the Acute Gynecology Ward, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi; a rate of 5 deaths per month. Forty-one percent of the deaths were directly attributable to pregnancy and ...

    • Mortality patterns and site heterogeneity of severe malaria in African children. 

      Kendjo, E; Agbenyega, T; Bojang, K; Newton, CR; Bouyou-Akotet, M,; Pedross, F; Kombila, M; Helbok, R; Kremsner, P.G (2013)
      In this study we aimed to assess site heterogeneity of early, intermediate, and late mortality prediction in children with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Medical records of 26,036 children ...

    • Mortality patterns in a rural Kenyan community. 

      Mirza, N M; Macharia, W M; Wafula, E M; Agwanda, R; Onyango, F E (Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1990)
      Causes of death of 239 children below the age of 5 years in a rural community were determined using structured questionnaires. It was found that mortality was highest in infancy, accounting for 63% of all deaths with a ...

    • Mother and child nutrition in Africa 

      Rogo Khama O. (University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,, 1996)
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    • Mother-child class I HLA concordance increases perinatal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 transmission 

      MacDonald, KS; Embree, J; Njenga, S; Nagelkerke, NJ; Ngatia, I; Mohammed, Z; Barber, BH; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Plummer, FA (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1998-03)
      Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene products are expressed on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected cells and incorporated into the lipid envelope of HIV virions. Macaques immunized with human MHC gene products ...

    • Mother-to-child HIV transmission in resource poor settings: how to improve coverage? 

      Temmerman, M; Quaghebeur, A; Mwanyumba, F; Mandaliya, K (University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-05)
      OBJECTIVES: To review coverage of the current nevirapine prevention model in Coast Provincial General Hospital (CPGH) in Mombasa, Kenya, and to reflect on alternative models to reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) ...