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Evolution of nephrology in east Africa in the last seventy years--studies and practice

McLigeyo, SO; Kayima, JK (Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1993)

Interest in renal disease and practice in East Africa started as far back as the first quarter of this century. Work in this colonial era concentrated on establishing the existence of renal diseases and identifying the ...

Evolution of paediatric oncology over the years: overview with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and examples from the Kenyan experience

Kasili Edward G. (University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology, College of Health Sciences,, 1993)

In this paper on "The Evolution of Paediatric Oncology Over the Years", a historical perspective is outlined regarding the subspecialty of paediatric oncology on a global basis. The evolution of paediatric oncology units ...

Evolutionary mismatch and the role of GxE interactions in human disease

Lea, Amanda J; Clark, Andrew G; Dahl, Andrew W; Devinsky, Orrin; Garcia, Angela R; Golden, Christopher D; Kamau, Joseph; Kraft, Thomas S; Lim, Yvonne A L; Martins, Dino; Mogoi, Donald; Pajukanta, Paivi; Perry, George; Pontzer, Herman; Trumble, Benjamin C; Urlacher, Samuel S; Venkataraman, Vivek V; Wallace, Ian J; Gurven, Michael; Lieberman, Daniel; Ayroles, Julien F (University of Nairobi, 2023)

Globally, we are witnessing the rise of complex, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) related to changes in our daily environments. Obesity, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes are part of a long list of ...

Examination of a Second Region of the HIV Type 1 Genome Reveals Additional Cases of Superinfection

Piantadosi, Anne; Ngayo, Musa Otieno; Chohan, Bhavna; Overbaugh, Julie (University of Nairobi, 2008-09)

HIV-1 superinfection may occur at a rate similar to that of initial infection, raising concerns for HIV-1 vaccine strategies predicated on eliciting immune responses similar to those in natural infection. Because of the ...

Examination of WHO/INRUD Core Drug Use Indicators at Public Primary Healthcare Centers in Kisii County, Kenya.

Okalebo, Faith A; Guantai, Eric M; Nyabuti, Aggrey O (University of Nairobi, 2020)

Background: Irrational drug use is a global problem. However, the extent of the problem is higher in low-income countries. This study sets out to assess and characterize drug use at the public primary healthcare centers ...

Excess zinc and progressive cholestasis: a new disease?

Sriramachari, S; Tandon, BN (Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996)

Exclusive breastfeeding is more common among hiv-infected than hiv-uninfected kenyan mothers at 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum.

Oiye, S; Mwanda, W; Mugambi, M; Filteau, S; Owino, V (University of Nairobi, 2017)

OBJECTIVE: To compare breastfeeding practices determined by mothers' own recall versus a stable isotope technique (deuterium oxide dilution) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and HIV-uninfected mothers ...

Exclusive breastfeeding practice: its implication on nutrition status, growth and morbidity pattern among infants aged 0-6 months

Ayisi, RK; Wakoli, A B (University of Nairobi, 2014-01)

Breast - feeding is an important determinant of a child’s nutritional status that eventually influences his/her growth and development. This study sought to assess the exclusive breastfeeding rate and determine its ...

Excretion of the active principle of of Catha edulis (Miraa) in human urine.

Maitai, C K; Mugera, G M (University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 1975)

d-Norpseudoephedrine, a central stimulant present in Catha edulis, is excreted unchanged in human urine. The alkaloid was detected in urine 30-50 min after ingestion of synthetic d-norpseudoephedrine, and trace amounts of ...

Exfoliative erythroderma at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.

Munyao, TM; Abinya, NA; Ndele, JK; Kitili, PN; Maimba, J.M; Kamuri, EN; Wanyika, HW (Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)

Exfoliative erythroderma (EE), (Synonyms: Exfoliative dermatitis, Red man syndrome) is a clinical syndrome characterised by generalised erythema and scale. It is an important cause of functional skin failure and associated ...

Existence of a silent gene for pseudocholinesterase in a Trinidad population

H, McFarlane; BV, Telang; LM, Pinto Pereira; Y, Clement (Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1994)

Although the values reported were higher than those reported for Caucasians, differences in dibucaine number for pseudocholinesterase values among the three ethnic groups in Trinidad and Tobago, were not significant. Eight ...

Exocrine pancreas function in premature and full term neonates.

Zoppi, G; Andreotti, G; Pajno-Ferrara, F; Njai, D M; Gaburro, D (Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,, 1972)

Pancreatic response to pancreozymin and secretin stimulations has been studied in premature and full term neonates. The following results have been obtained. (7) At birth premature neonates have a fairly well developed ...

Exogenous lipoid pneumonia in children: A systematic review

Marangu, Diana; Diane, Gray; Aneesa, Vanker; Marco, Zampoli (University of Nairobi, 2020)

Objectives: To describe the clinical-radiological-pathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of children with suspected exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP). Design: Systematic review. We searched electronic databases ...

Expanding Clinical Medical Training Opportunities at the University of Nairobi: Adapting a Regional Medical Education Model From the WWAMI Program at the University of Washington.

Child, MJ; Kiarie, JN; Allen, SM; Nduati, R; Wasserheit, JN; Kibore, MW; John-Stewart, G; Njiri, FJ; O'Malley, G; Kinuthia, R; Norris, TE; Farquhar, C (University of Nairobi, 2014-08)

A major medical education need in Sub-Saharan Africa includes expanding clinical training opportunities to develop health professionals. Medical education expansion is a complicated process that requires significant ...