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Correlation between maternal and infant HIV infection and low birth weight: a study in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2001-01)This article aimed to examine the association between maternal and infant HIV infection and low birth weight (LBW <2500 grams). Data from 8563 singleton liveborns in Mombasa, Kenya, were analysed. Maternal HIV infection ... -
Correlation between T cell receptor gamma delta isotypic forms and cytotoxic activity: analysis with human T cell clones and lines
(Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990-02)Three biochemically distinct isotypic forms of the human T cell receptor (TcR) gamma delta structure can be expressed at the cell membrane. This unique variation in structure of TcR, which is due to C gamma gene segments ... -
Correlation of CD4 counts and CD4/CD8 ratio with HIV-infection associated oral manifestations
(University of NairobiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2007-08)BACKGROUND: The relationship between oral lesions arising from HIV infection and CD4/CD8 cell ratios is of relevance in clinical assessment of immune suppression. OBJECTIVE: To correlate the prevalence of oral ... -
Correlation of clinical and echo-cardiographic scores with blood “Brain natriuretic peptide” in paediatric patients with heart failure
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Recently brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level has been introduced as a screening test for congestive heart failure (CHF) in children. The current CHF assessment scores are not satisfactory as they use a large ... -
Correlation of clinical data, anatomical site and disease stage in colorectal cancer
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2008)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the colorectal cancer clinical data with respect to the anatomical location and stage of disease. DESIGN: Retrospective observational study. SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya. ... -
Correlation of EGFR, pEGFR and p16INK4 expressions and high risk HPV infection in HIV/AIDS-related squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva has increased tenfold in the era of HIV/AIDS. The disease pattern has also changed in Africa, affecting young persons, with peak age-specific incidence of 30-39 years, ... -
The Correlation of Esophageal Body Length with Measure of External Body Parameters
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The correlation of esophageal body length with measure of external body parameters
(Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.Gastroenterologist, Kenyatta National Hospital., 2011)There is disagreement as to whether there is a correlation between esophageal body length and that of various measurable external body parameters. This length has also been noted to vary in various disease states of the ... -
Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging findings with arthroscopy in the evaluation of rotator cuff pathology
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in clinically diagnosed rotator cuff disease based upon the radiologist’s interpretation with actual intraoperative arthroscopic ... -
Correlation of oral health home care practices, snacking habits and dental caries experience among HIV positive children in Nairobi Kenya
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Correlation of Virulence and Biochemical characteristic of strains of Staph. aureus from bovine mastitis. MSc Thesis of University of New Hampshire. 79 pages
(University of Nairobi, 1967)No abstract. -
Correlation of virulence with growth rate in Staphylococcus aureus
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1969)One hundred and fifty strains of Staphyloccocus aureus were tested for mouse virulence. Eighteen strains killed mice in less than 120 h when 109 cells were injected intraperitoneally, while similar injections of 130 strains ... -
Correlations between subdural empyema and paraclinical as well as clinical parameters amongst urban malay paediatric patients
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Neurosciences, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health CampusDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Jalan Hospital, Sungai Buloh, Selangor Malaysia, 2008-10)Paediatric subdural empyema is frequently seen in developing Asean countries secondary to rinosinusogenic origins. A cross-sectional analysis on the surgical treatment of intracranial subdural empyema in Hospital Kuala ... -
Cortical stroke in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2010-12)No Abstract Available -
Cortisol and β-endorphin levels in peripheral circulation around weaning in primiparous sows
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Swedish Univesity of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 1994)Peripheral plasma patterns of cortisol and β-endorphin were compared around weaning in primiparous sows. Blood samples for hormone analysis were collected repeatedly on the day before weaning, on the day of weaning and on ... -
Cortisol levels and short term outcome in hiv infected patients with sepsis in Kenyatta Hospital
(2009)Introduction Adrenal insufficiency occurs in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and causes morbidity and mortality in HIV patients. Objective To determine cortisol levels and ... -
Cosmetics–Quality and safety concerns
(2010)The term cosmetic is used to refer to a range of beauty products which include skin-care creams, shampoo, lotions, powders, perfumes, facial make up, lipsticks, finger nail and toe nail polishes, hair colours, etc. A ... -
Cost analysis of care for children admitted to kenyatta national hospital with rotavirus gastroenteritis.
(2011)Rotavirus infection is the single most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children under five years of age. The costs of care and treatment for rotavirus gastroenteritis are high. The objective was to compute average ... -
Cost and affordability of non-communicable disease screening, diagnosis and treatment in Kenya: Patient payments in the private and public sectors.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya, disproportionately to the rest of the world. Our objective was to quantify patient payments ...