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Ulcerative colitis.
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1970) -
Ultrasonic diagnosis of abdominal disease in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)In Kenya 108 patients attending hospital were given abdominal ultrasonic examinations. The clinical diagnoses included amoebic liver abscess and hydatid disease. The ultrasonic pictures are presented and discussed. Because ... -
Ultrasonic diagnosis of abdominal hydatid disease in Kenya.
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1981)Hydatid disease is common in Kenya. Established diagnostic methods are not entirely satisfactory and this study was undertaken to show the value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of abdominal hydatid disease. The sizes, numbers ... -
The ultrasonographic "common channel" sign: a characteristic feature of malignant obstruction of the lower end of common bile duct
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)We describe an ultrasonographic "common channel" sign as the characteristic sonographic feature of malignant distal common bile duct (CBD) obstruction. Of 24 patients with obstructive jaundice due to distal CBD obstruction ... -
Ultrasonography in gastroenterology: stethoscope of a gastroenterologist.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990) -
Ultrasonography in portal hypertension
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Ultrasonography in portal hypertension: a sensitive noninvasive test to demonstrate portal-vascular anatomy
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)The accuracy of ultrasonography (US) in delineating the portal vascular anatomy was assessed clinically by the clinician in 30 cases of portal hypertension due to noncirrhotic portal fibrosis and extra hepatic portal venous ... -
Ultrasound guided lumbar puncture in emergency department: Time saving and less complications.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2013-04)BACKGROUND: Lumbar puncture (LP) is an essential procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of several critical situations. This procedure is routinely performed by palpating external landmarks to find the most appropriate ... -
Ultrasound in hepatoma.
(Department of Radiology and Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1981) -
Ultrasound of abdominal masses
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
Ultrastructure of bone marrow in patients with visceral leishmaniasis
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987-03)Ultrastructural studies were performed on bone marrow aspirates from three patients with visceral leishmaniasis. The patients were moderately anaemic but showed a suboptimal increase in the absolute reticulocyte count. ... -
The Umbilical Artery Resistive Index and the Cerebro-Placental Ratio as a Predictor of Adverse Foetal Outcome in Patients with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy during Third Trimester.
(2013)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy causes adverse effects both the maternal and faetal circulations. These circulations can be assessed safely and non-invasively by Doppler `ultrasound using arterial Doppler ... -
Umbilical catheter-related resistant Klebsiella septicaemia in a pre-term infant successfully treated with imipenem via the catheter
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1992-09) -
Umbilical cord anomalies are more frequent in twins after assisted reproduction.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007)BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to analyse differences in cord characteristics between naturally conceived twins and twins born after assisted reproduction. METHODS: Between 1985 and 2004, the East Flanders ... -
Unbiased proteomics analysis demonstrates significant variability in mucosal immune factor expression depending on the site and method of collection.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2013-11)Female genital tract secretions are commonly sampled by lavage of the ectocervix and vaginal vault or via a sponge inserted into the endocervix for evaluating inflammation status and immune factors critical for HIV microbicide ... -
Unblinded randomized control trial on prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo II open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)OBJECTIVE: To determine the difference in infection rate between 24h versus five days of prophylactic antibiotic use in management of Gustilo II open tibia fractures. DESIGN: Unblinded randomized control ... -
Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?
(BMC, 2018-01-05)The use of saliva in diagnosis of infectious diseases is an attractive alternative to procedures that involve blood drawing. It promises to reduce risks associated with accidental needle pricks and improve patient compliance ... -
Uncovering determinants of perceived feasibility of TF-CBT through coincidence analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: A mental health provider's perception of how well an intervention can be carried out in their context (i.e., feasibility) is an important implementation outcome. This article aims to identify determinants of ... -
Under-diagnosis of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Nairobi, Kenya
(2001)To determine if under-reading of sputum smears is a contributing factor in the disproportionate increase in smear-negative tuberculosis in Nairobi, Kenya. METHODOLOGY: Between October 1997 and November 1998, patients ...
