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Multidimensional needs of patients living and dying with heart failure in Kenya: a serial interview study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: Heart failure is an emerging challenge for Sub Saharan Africa. However, research on patients' needs and experiences of care is scarce with little evidence available to support and develop services. We aimed ... -
Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Extensive Dermato-fibro-sarcomas Involving the Chest Wall
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Dermato-fibro-sarcomas are known for high-recurrence rates. The gold standard of management is surgical excision with clear margins. Such margins on the chest results in large defects which require complex reconstructive ... -
Multidisciplinary approach towards training of the next generation of forensic DNA analysts in Africa; a Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The uptake of forensic DNA testing technologies in Africa has been slow despite the revolutionary technology being discovered and adopted 3 decades ago. African governments and partners have invested in construction and ... -
A Multifaceted Intervention to Implement Guidelines and Improve Admission Paediatric Care in Kenyan District Hospitals: A Cluster Randomised Trial
(Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, 2011)In developing countries referral of severely ill children from primary care to district hospitals is common, but hospital care is often of poor quality. However, strategies to change multiple paediatric care practices in ... -
A multifaceted intervention to reduce rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a resource-limited setting.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)BACKGROUND: Health care-associated infections such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are prevalent in resource-limited settings. This study was carried out to determine whether a multifaceted ... -
Multifocal pheochromocytoma in early childhood: case report.
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2010)A three and a half year old male with multifocal phaeochromocytoma involving the right adrenal gland and an intrathoracic mass is presented. Twenty four hour vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) was negative despite suggestive ... -
Multifocal tuberculous spondylitis with rib involvement A case report and review of the literature
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Tuberculosis is a common diagnosis in the developing world. Its incidence is increasing in the developed world due to immigrants from endemic regions, increased cases of immune-compromised patients, multi-drug resistance and ... -
Multifoetal pregnancies at a maternity hospital in Nairobi.
(2009): To review some of the aspects of multiple pregnancies. DESIGN: A retrospective review of multiple pregnancy deliveries. SETTING: Pumwani Maternity Hospital- Nairobi Kenya, between 1st January and 31st December ... -
A multinational injury surveillance system pilot project in Africa
(2007-12)This paper describes the development of a pilot project to test the implementation of an epidemiological surveillance system for intentional (violent) and non-intentional injuries, at emergency departments in selected ... -
Multiple cranial nerve palsies complicating tympanomastoiditis:
(2002)Otitis media either acute or chronic, is not uncommon in childhood. Multiple cranial nerve palsies occuring as a complication of either form of otitis media is unusual. A case of a nine year old boy with chronic suppurative ... -
Multiple cranial nerve palsies complicating tympanomastoiditis: case report.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Otitis media either acute or chronic, is not uncommon in childhood. Multiple cranial nerve palsies occuring as a complication of either form of otitis media is unusual. A case of a nine year old boy with chronic suppurative ... -
Multiple Cytokines Elevated in Patients with Keloids: Is It an Indication of Auto-Inflammatory Disease?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Background: Inflammation seems to play a major role in the pathophysiology of keloids. However, the role of cytokines in keloid pathophysiology has not been fully evaluated with only a few cytokines studied. We undertook ... -
Multiple Cytokines Elevated in Patients with Keloids: Is It an Indication of Auto-Inflammatory Disease?
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Inflammation seems to play a major role in the pathophysiology of keloids. However, the role of cytokines in keloid pathophysiology has not been fully evaluated with only a few cytokines studied. We undertook ... -
Multiple Cytokines Elevated in Patients with Keloids: Is It an Indication of Auto-Inflammatory Disease?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Background: Inflammation seems to play a major role in the pathophysiology of keloids. However, the role of cytokines in keloid pathophysiology has not been fully evaluated with only a few cytokines studied. We undertook ... -
Multiple Cytokines Elevated in Patients with Keloids: Is It an Indication of Auto-Inflammatory Disease?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Background: Inflammation seems to play a major role in the pathophysiology of keloids. However, the role of cytokines in keloid pathophysiology has not been fully evaluated with only a few cytokines studied. We undertook ... -
Multiple Firearm Injury: Case Report and Review of Literature on the Burden of Firearm Injury in Africa
(Proceedings, 8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Durban, South Africa, MarCHS, 2006-03)BACKGROUND: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Victims may suffer multiple injuries including maxillofacial injuries. In most developing countries RTAs are the leading cause ... -
Multiple myeloma at Kenyatta National Hospital 1973-1976
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Multiple myeloma in Zimbabweans
(University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 1987-07) -
Multiple myeloma presenting as a painful mandibular swelling: a case report.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001-06)Multiple myeloma is a disease characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells, the most differentiated stage of B-cells. Primary manifestation of multiple myeloma in the jawbones is rare. In the case reported ... -
Multiple readout assay for hormonal (androgenic and antiandrogenic) and cytotoxic activity of plant and fungal extracts based on differential prostate cancer cell line behavior.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Prostate cancer is one of the most diagnosed forms of cancer among men in western regions. Many traditional applications or phytotherapeutic concepts propose to inhibit the proliferation ...