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Incidence and Correlates of HIV-1 RNA Detection in the Breast Milk of Women Receiving HAART for the Prevention of HIV-1 Transmission
(2012)Background The incidence and correlates of breast milk HIV-1 RNA detection were determined in intensively sampled women receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV-1 ... -
Incidence and correlates of tuberculosis IGRA conversion among HIV-infected postpartum women.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)SETTING: Prevention of maternal-to-child transmission program at a tertiary care hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The risk of acquiring Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among peripartum human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ... -
The incidence and distribution of retinoblastoma in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2012)To determine the incidence and distribution of retinoblastoma in Kenya we performed a retrospective study of patients seen from 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2007. Of 206 suspected cases of retinoblastoma identified, ... -
Incidence and Early Outcome of Coagulopathy among Major Trauma Patients
(Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)Background: Despite improvement in many aspects of acute trauma care, uncontrolled bleeding is responsible for more than 50% of all trauma related deaths within the first two days of admission. Objective: This study sought ... -
The incidence and morphology of the gantzer’s muscle in a Kenyan population
(JPPS, 2022-08-15)Gantzer’s muscle is an accessory head of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL). Its incidence, attachments as well as relations to nervous structures have been shown to exhibit population variations, which have important ... -
Incidence and outcomes of uterine rupture among women with prior caesarean section: who multicountry survey on maternal and newborn health.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Caesarean section (CS) is increasing globally, and women with prior CS are at higher risk of uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies. However, little is known about the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of uterine ... -
Incidence and pattern of oesophageal perforations in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Nairobi., 1990)A retrospective study of 42 patients with perforations of the oesophagus during the period 1981-1987 indicated that 57.1% of the perforations were iatrogenic. Diseases of the oesophagus and in contiguous structures and ... -
Incidence and risk factors for female to male transmission of HIV
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ... -
The Incidence Of Abo Haemolytic Disease Of The Newborn At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, 1977.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine University of Nairobi, 1979-03) -
The Incidence of Bacterial Opthalmia Neonatorum at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1976)No abstract. -
Incidence of Carabelli's trait in Kenyan Africans and Asians
(Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 1982)Examination for incidence of Carabelli's trait was done on 1267 Africans and 781 Asian school children, 298 dental plaster casts and 248 skulls of Africans. The African sample is composed of 80% Bantu, 20% Nilote, and ... -
The incidence Of Cervical Ectropion Among women on contraceptive Methods In Two Peri Urban Areas in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,, 2003) -
The incidence of cervical rib in African patients
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1957-04) -
Incidence of chemotherapy related tumour lysis syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of MedicineDepartment of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)Objectives: To estimate the magnitude of laboratory defined Tumour Lysis Syndrome (TLS) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), identify its pattern of presentation, resolution, and determine the biochemical outcome of affected ... -
Incidence of early post operative surgical site infection after primary total hip arthroplasty in the African setting
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Implant orthopaedic surgery is associated with a risk of post operative Surgical Site Infection (SSI). This can have devastating consequences in the case of arthroplasty. Due to the less than ideal circumstances ... -
The incidence of first-line antiretroviral treatment changes and related factors among HIV-infected sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)INTRODUCTION: In many settings, several factors including adverse drug reactions and clinical failure can limit treatment choices for combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). The aim of the study was to describe the incidence ... -
The incidence of first-line antiretroviral treatment changes and related factors among HIV-infected sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)INTRODUCTION: In many settings, several factors including adverse drug reactions and clinical failure can limit treatment choices for combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). The aim of the study was to describe the incidence ... -
Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma among Indian patients with cirrhosis of liver: an experience from a tertiary care center in northern India
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)BACKGROUND/AIM: Despite bearing the main burden of HCC, prospective studies from developing countries are lacking. This prospective observational study was designed to estimate the incidence of HCC among Indian patients ...