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Burkitt's lymphoma: the initial defining characteristics
(Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)Objectives: To put together salient historical, geographical and biological characteristics of Burkitt's lymphoma. Data Sources: Burkitt's lymphoma study data gathered over a ten year study, other publications, original ... -
Burnout in staff working at the Mathari psychiatric hospital
(Africa Mental Health Foundation, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008-08)Objective: As there are no data on burnout in staff in Kenyan psychiatric hospitals, this study sought to document the level of burnout among the staff at the Mathari Psychiatric Hospital. Method: This was a cross sectional ... -
Burnout Syndrome among Medical Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Little has been documented on the extent of the impact of work environment, interpersonal relationships, coping mechanisms and the burnout syndrome on medical workers in Kenya. Worldwide, medical workers ... -
Burns: the epidemiological pattern, risk and safety awareness at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2006-08)BACKGROUND: Many burns are preventable but there is no published local prospective data on the epidemiological pattern of burns that would form the basis of care and formulation of burn prevention strategies. OBJECTIVES: ... -
Business responses to HIV / AIDS in the African formal sector workplace:
(2005)As the rising human cost of AIDS becomes increasingly visible in African countries, policy makers are giving more attention to the impact of the epidemic on socioeconomic development. Kenya's 1994-1996 National Development ... -
Busting Contraception Myths and Misconceptions Among Youth in Kwale County, Kenya: Results of a Digital Health Randomised Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objectives: The objective of this randomised controlled trial in Kenya was to assess the effect of delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information via text message to young people on their ability to reject ... -
C-reactive protein and bacterial infection in preterm infants
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine, 1990-03)Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration was measured by a new solid phase ligand-binding radiometric monoclonal antibody immunoassay in a prospective study of 193 consecutively born preterm infants. In 104 with no ... -
C. elegans Dynamin mediates the signaling of phagocytic receptor CED-1 for the engulfment and degradation of apoptotic cells
(C. elegans Dynamin mediates the signaling of phagocytic receptor CED-1 for the engulfment and degradation of apoptotic cellsCollege of Health Sciences, 2006)Dynamins are large GTPases that act in multiple vesicular trafficking events. We identified 14 loss-of-function alleles of the C. elegans dynamin gene, dyn-1, that are defective in the removal of apoptotic cells. dyn-1 ... -
A caecal pseoudotumour with an incidental adenomatoid testicular tumour in a man with right undescended testis: a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Inflammatory pseudotumour refers to a non-malignant tumour-like mass resulting from an inflammatory reaction that is composed of granulation tissue with leukocyte infiltration that commonly occurs in the ... -
Calciferol induced hypercalcemia in renal osteodystrophy
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1980)A boy 3.5 years old with rickets associated with renal tubular acidosis, who was given large doses of vitamin D by mouth for several months, is described. He developed vitamin D excess. The symptoms, signs, management and ... -
Calciferol induced hypercalcemia in renal osteodystrophy. East Afr Med J. 1980 Oct;57(10):712-5.
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Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour manifesting in the maxillary antrum: Case report
(2013)A case is presented of a 15-year-old boy who manifested the calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour (CCOT) in the left maxillary antrum of an unknown duration. In addition, the patient had a high arched palate and multiple ... -
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (pindborg tumor)
(Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012) -
The Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumour (Pindborg’s tumour). A case report.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 1995) -
Calcium Channel Blockers for People with Phronic Kidney Disease Requiring Dialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: This review aims to look at the benefits and harms of CCB for people with CKD requiring dialysis. -
Calcium entry in Trypanosoma brucei is regulated by phospholipase A2 and arachidonic acid
(University of Nairobi,Department of Biochemistry, 1998)In contrast with mammalian cells, little is known about the control of Ca2+ entry into primitive protozoans. Here we report that Ca2+ influx in pathogenic Trypanosoma brucei can be regulated by phospholipase A2 (PLA2) and ... -
Calculation of creatinine clearance from plasma creatinine
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1993)Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is commonly assessed by measurement of endogenous creatinine clearance (Ccr). Several formulae have been described to calculate Ccr from plasma creatinine. I have evaluated the effectiveness ... -
A call to review values, commitment, and outlook to mainstream mental health
(University of Nairobi, 2023) -
Campylobacter gastroenteritis in Nairobi.
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Can a normal range of elbow movement predict a normal elbow x ray?
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 2007-02)BACKGROUND: Elbow injuries account for approximately 2-3% of presentations to the emergency department. This is associated not only with a very high rate of x rays but also with a very high rate of "missed fractures" ...