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Late presentation of laryngeal and nasopharyngeal cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1998-04)The clinical stage at presentation of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer is an important determinant of survival. Fifty six patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with nasopharyngeal and laryngeal carcinoma were ... -
Late presentation of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
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Late seroconversion in HIV-resistant Nairobi prostitutes despite pre-existing HIV-specific CD8+ responses
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2001-02-01)Resistance to HIV infection in a small group of Kenyan sex workers is associated with CD8+-lymphocyte responses to HIV cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes. Eleven prostitutes meeting criteria for HIV resistance seroconverted ... -
Latent TB detection by interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) in pregnancy predicts active TB and mortality in HIV-1 infected women and their children
(6Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Background—We evaluated the prognostic utility of interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) for active tuberculosis (TB) and mortality in Kenyan HIV-1 infected women and their infants. Methods—Prevalence and correlates of ... -
Latent tuberculosis among household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Household Contacts (HHCs) of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) patients have a higher risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, its prevalence and risk factors among adults living with PTB patients ... -
Latent tuberculosis detection by interferon γ release assay during pregnancy predicts active tuberculosis and mortality in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected women and their children.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2010-12)BACKGROUND: We evaluated the prognostic usefulness of interferon γ release assays (IGRAs) for active tuberculosis and mortality in Kenyan human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected women and their infants. ME ... -
Lateral Condylar Mass Fracture of the Elbow in Children
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995) -
A Latex agglutination test for capripoxvirus
(Plant Molecular Biology Reporter Vol. 27, pp. 79-85.Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2007)The gene Q13L coding for the Capripoxvirus group specific structural protein P32 was expressed in Escherichia coli using plasmid pGEX-2T as a fusion protein with glutathione-s-transferase and purified on glutathione sepharose ... -
Launch of Nursing Sciences Alumni Chapter & 50th Anniversary celebration
(University of Nairobi, 2018) -
Lay beliefs about hypertension among HIV-infected adults in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)OBJECTIVE: Hypertension affects 23% of Kenyans and is the most prevalent modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite this, hypertension awareness and treatment adherence is very low. We conducted a ... -
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Lead and cadmium levels in some leafy vegetables sold in Nairobi vegetable markets.
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Leader or left behind: national and international policies related to breastfeeding
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health,University of Nairobi, 2001-09)The U.S. and international breastfeeding policies over the past 80 years present a pattern of increased protection for women and children that influences breastfeeding acceptance. These begin with the Maternity Protection ... -
Leadership and accountability in dentistry.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 2009) -
Leading and managing change in Knowledge attitude and practice in the use of ICT by the Lecturers in public Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available -
Leading-edge Scientific and clinical advances, 9-10 January, Monte Carlo, Monaco
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Learning disabilities among Nairobi school children.
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1984-02)Four hundred and forty-one school children studying in local primary schools were referred during 1980-1981 to the Psychological Assessment Clinic in Nairobi (Kenya) for poor academic performance. The most frequent cause ... -
Left atrial appendage: structure, function, and role in thromboembolism
(1999)The left atrial appendage (LAA) is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium, which forms during the fourth week of embryonic development. It has developmental, ultrastructural, and physiological characteristics ... -
Left atrial myxoma with coexistent lung carcinoma: report of a case and review of the literature
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 1986-09)