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Gastric devascularisation in gastroduodenal haemorrhage.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1979-05) -
Gastric volvulus and attendant complications.
(Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02)The diagnosis of a hiatal hernia, a gastric volvulus or its attendant complications, can be easily missed because evaluation of acute abdominal pain can be difficult, particularly in resource-limited settings. Diagnosis ... -
Gastric {Outlet} {Obstruction}
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Gastric Outlet Obstruction. Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO, also known as pyloric obstruction) is not a single entity; it is the clinical and pathophysiological consequence of any disease process that produces a mechanical ... -
Gastroduodenal dysfunction as a cause of gastric bacterial overgrowth in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation of the lungs.
(Department of Microbiology, University of Leeds, West Yorkshire., 1992)We have studied 15 patients undergoing mechanical ventilation of the lungs for evidence of a relationship between gastroduodenal dysfunction and gastric bacterial overgrowth. Duodenal reflux was detected by quantitative ... -
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease management with Famotidine
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 1994) -
Gaucher's disease at a national referral hospital.
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008-09)OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and to characterise Gaucher's disease in terms of socio-demographic data, clinical presentation, and management as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital. DESIGN: A retrospective ... -
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Gaucher's disease: A case report
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1971-12) -
GDP matters: cost effectiveness of cochlear implantation and deaf education in sub-Saharan Africa
(GDP Matters: cost effectiveness of cochlear implantation and deaf education in sub-Saharan Africa, 2015)Hypothesis: Cochlear implantation and deaf education are cost effective in Sub-Saharan Africa. Background: Cost effectiveness of pediatric cochlear implantation has been well established in developed countries but is ... -
Gender and policy analysis tools for the health sector in vision 2030
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Gender as a risk factor for vertical transmission of HIV-1
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
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Gender difference in the modified Insall-Salvati ratio in a black Kenyan population
(2016)The patellar tendon (PT) is part of the extensor mechanism of the knee attaching to the apex of the patella and tibial tuberosity. Gender differences of the PT have been described in terms of response to tensile forces. ... -
Gender differences in health care-seeking behavior for sexually transmitted diseases: a population-based study in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The NetherlandsDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2004)BACKGROUND: Health care-seeking behavior for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is important in STD/HIV control. GOAL: The goal of this study was to describe the proportion seeking care, patient delay, and ... -
Gender Differences In HIV-1 Diversity At Time Of Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2000)To develop an HIV-1 vaccine with global efficacy, it is important to identify and characterize the viruses that are transmitted, particularly to individuals living in areas of high incidence. Several studies have shown ... -
Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Abstract INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. Although the risk factors for MetS are well documented, differences in gender-based demographics ... -
Gender differences in treatment outcomes among 15-49 year olds with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: To determine gender differences in treatment outcomes among 15-49 year olds with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and factors associated with poor outcomes in Kenya. DESIGN: Retrospective ...