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Optimizing viable leukocyte sampling from the female genital tract for clinical trials: an international multi-site study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Functional analysis of mononuclear leukocytes in the female genital mucosa is essential for understanding the immunologic effects of HIV vaccines and microbicides at the site of HIV exposure. However, the ... -
Oral Amoxicillin versus Benzyl Penicillin for Severe Pneumonia among Kenyan Children: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Non-inferiority Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12-30)BACKGROUND: There are concerns that the evidence from studies showing non-inferiority of oral amoxicillin to benzyl penicillin for severe pneumonia may not be generalizable to high mortality settings. METHODS: An ... -
The Oral and Dental effects of Khat chewing in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi
(1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology and Medicine, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi,2 Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2008-05)Objectives: To compare the occurrence of oral diseases in a population of khat chewers and non chewers in the Eastleigh, a commercial and residential area in Nairobi. The practice of khat chewing has been shown to be ... -
Oral cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculry of Denial Sciences, University of NairobiM. Dent, Sci., Consultant Oral Pathologist Department of Pathology, Kenyatta National Hospital,Oral Pathologist Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004-06)The epidemiology of oral cancer in the African population is still uncertain. Earlier reports suggested a relatively low incidence of oral cancer among Africans. However, there have been recent reports of an upward trend ... -
Oral Cavity Cancer Management Guidelines for Low-resource Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The diagnosis and management of oral cavity cancer has been well described in developed countries, however, in regions with fewer medical resources, alternative methods may need to be used. We outline an approach ... -
Oral combination chemotherapy in the treatment of AIDS-associated Hodgkin's disease
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pathology, 2005-02)OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of an oral combination chemotherapy regimen administered to patients with AIDS-associated Hodgkin's disease. DESIGN: Prospective, pilot phase II clinical trial. SETTING: Consecutive ... -
Oral contraceptive use and the risk of malaria.
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Oral Diseases and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Kenyan Children and Adolescents with HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Introduction: Children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) have a higher risk of hard and soft oral tissue diseases as compared with their healthy peers. It is important to increase awareness regarding the need to ... -
Oral findings in Fanconi’s anaemia – A case report
(Department of periodontology, 1988)Dental School, College of Health Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. A case of fanconi's anemia was referred to the Dental School from the Department of Pediatrics. The patient was a 24-year-old male and a product of a ... -
Oral Health Awareness Of Kenyan Children Aged 9 - 15 Years In A Peri-urban And Urban School
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics Dentistry and Orthodontics, 1992) -
Oral Health awareness of Kenyan children aged 9 - 15 years in a peri-urban and urban school. East African Medical Journal, 69:337-340, 1992.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)No abstract available -
Oral Health Habits And Periodontal Health Among A Group Of University Students In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Science, 1992-06)Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of this study was to determine the oral health habits and periodontal health among a group of university students in Kenya. ... -
Oral health habits and periodontal health among a group of university students in Kenya.East Afr Med J. 1992 Jun;69(6):337-40.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)No abstract available -
Oral health in Kenya
(2004)This paper gives general infonnation on the location of Kenya, its demography, economy, organisation of health services, general health policy, health financing, oral health infrastructure, problems that hamper health ... -
Oral health inequalities between rural and urban populations of the African and middle East region
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-29)Although there have been major improvements in oral health, with remarkable advances in the prevention and management of oral diseases, globally, inequalities persist between urban and rural communities. These inequalities ... -
Oral health knowledge , attitudes and practices of Parents/guardians of pre - school children in Moshi,Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2009)To assess the oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of the parents/guardians of pre-school children in Moshi, Tanzania. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, ... -
Oral health knowledge , attitudes and practices of Parents/guardians of pre - school children in Moshi,Tanzania.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry / Orthodontics, 2009)Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of the parents/guardians of pre-school children in Moshi, Tanzania. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, ... -
Oral Health Knowledge , Attitudes And Practices Of Parents/guardians Of Pre - School Children In Moshi,Tanzania.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Science, 2009)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Oral health knowledge , attitudes and practices of Parents/guardians of pre - school children in Moshi,Tanzania.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2009)