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Histomorphological changes in the common carotid artery of the male rat in induced hypogonadism
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The role of androgens in the development of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial. The current study therefore sought to determine the changes in the histomorphology of the common carotid artery of the male rat in ... -
Histomorphological Features Of Atherosclerosis In The Left Anterior Descending Coronary Arteries Among Black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The pattern of coronary artery atherosclerosis is valuable in informing mitigation strategies for coronary heart disease. Histomorphological data on this disease among Africans living in Sub Saharan Africa are, however, ... -
The histomorphological organization of the hepato-caval interface in the human
(Department of Human Anatomy, 2010)The hepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) constitutes a hemodynamically challenged zone because the vein is encased in the liver substance. This structural continuity (hepato-caval interface), may constitute adaptations to ... -
Histomorphometric evidence of early onset coronary artery disease among Kenyans
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2010) -
Histomorphometry of the left anterior descending coronary artery among Kenyans.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2008) -
Histopathological profile of gastritis in adult patients seen at a referral hospital in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 2007) -
Histopathology of brain tumours in the African in Kenya.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1973-04) -
Historical note on blood transfusion
(2009)The leading article and the editorial from this issue is on blood transfusions. It is therefore befitting to give a brief biography of Karl Landsteiner (Born 14th June 1868. Died 26th June 1943) -
Historical note: Ambroise Pare 1510-1590
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The history of critical care in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020)Critical care is a young specialty in Kenya. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s to present day Kenya, the bulk of this service has largely been provided by anaesthetists. We provide a detailed account of the growth ... -
History of Psychiatry
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2006) -
The history of the formation of the Pan African paediatric surgical Association (PAPSA).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Political change in the 1990s in Southern Africa influenced the long awaited formation of a children's surgical association in Africa. Here, within is the historical account of the formation of the Pan African Association ... -
HIV prevention and care-seeking behaviour among female sex workers in four cities in India, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)OBJECTIVE: To identify gaps in the use of HIV prevention and care services and commodities for female sex workers, we conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey in four cities, in the context of an implementation ... -
HIV acquisition during pregnancy and postpartum is associated with genital infections and partnership characteristics
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-24)Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the risk and cofactors for HIV acquisition during pregnancy and postpartum. Design: A prospective cohort study Methods: Pregnant women in western Kenya were ... -
HIV acquisition prior to entry into formal sex work: inference from next-generation viral sequencing
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Objective: To infer the timing of HIV acquisition in relation to self-reported events in the sexual life course of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who self-identify as female sex workers (FSW) in Mombasa, ... -
HIV and acute peripheral facial nerve palsy
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1991-12)Between April and December 1989, 32 consecutive patients referred to the neurology clinic with acute peripheral facial paralysis were studied. Patients with traumatic facial palsy, parotid gland disease, otitis media and ... -
HIV and Associated TB: A Lethal Association for Kidney Health?
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are the leading infectious causes of death globally. The combined brunt of these diseases is experienced mainly in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. ... -
HIV and cervical cancer in Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya., 2002)OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of the HIV epidemic on invasive cervical cancer in Kenya. METHODS: Of the 3902 women who were diagnosed with reproductive tract malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) ... -
HIV and Interferon Regulatory Factor 1: A Story of Manipulation and Control.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology,, 2013-11)Members of the interferon regulatory factor (IRF) family control the expression of numerous proteins, many of which are central to regulating host immune responses. IRF1 is one of the central mediators of the innate and ... -
HIV and reproduction: ethical considerations.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2002)No abstract available