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Reconstruction of a large sacral decubitus ulcer using bilateral gluteal rotational flaps: A case presentation
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2012)No abstract -
Reconstruction of a polyclonal ADCC antibody repertoire from an HIV-1 non-transmitting mother
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human natural history and vaccine studies support a protective role of antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) activity against many infectious diseases. One setting where this has consistently been observed is in ... -
Reconstruction of Complex Gunshot injuries to the lower face
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2000) -
Reconstruction of long span post-resection mandibular defects utilizing Matriz Mandible Reconstruction Plates: Local experience
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010) -
Recreation of Missing Mandible and Associated Functional Joint.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2000) -
Recruitment and training of pathologists in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1979-11) -
Recruitment of Consultant Psychiatrists from low and middle income countries
(University of Nairobi, 2002)No abstract available -
Recurrence and Pain after Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernias
(KMA, 2016)Surgery for inguinal hernias has evolved over a prolonged period of time with the main outcome of interest being recurrence and pain. Mesh hernioplasty has been practiced with increasing frequency at Kenyatta National ... -
Recurrence of the luteinized unruptured follicle.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1983)No abstract available -
Recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997-01)Results of recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder are reported. The procedures used were mainly Putti-Plat in 35 patients; Eden-Hybinette in five patients and Webers derotation osteotomy of the humerus in five ... -
Recurrent Pleomorphic Sarcoma Of The Anterior Neck Region
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Recurrent polyneuropathy in pregnancy: a case report.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1994)A 33-year old female patient presented with recurrent polyneuropathy during two consecutive pregnancies and recovered completely after spontaneous abortion the first time and after a normal delivery the second time. The ... -
Recurrent pregnancy losses and the role of immunotherapy
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)Post implantation pregnancy losses are psychologically and economically stressful to the childbearing population. The etiology in the vast majority of cases is unknown but is partly thought to result from a break-down of ... -
Red Blood Cell Immune Complex Binding Capacity in Children with Sickle Cell Trait (HbAS) Living in P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID), Kenya.US Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, Kenya.Maseno University School of Medicine, Kisumu, KenyaDepartment of Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA., 2012)Aims: Malaria infection leads to the formation of circulating immune complexes (CICs) which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of complicated malaria which includes severe malarial anemia. Children with sickle cell ... -
Red cell allo- and autoimmunisation in transfused sickle cell and cancer patients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2015)Background: Currently, no data are available on the prevalence of red blood cell (RBC) antibody formation amongst Kenyan patients with multiple transfusion needs, such as patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) or ... -
Red cell, white cell and platelet autoantibodies in visceral leishmaniasis
(1984)The blood of twelve patients with parasitologically proved visceral leishmaniasis was examined for the presence of antibodies against blood cells. The direct antiglobulin test (Coombs' test) was positive in ten. IgG and ... -
Red-blood-cell potassium and hand-grip strength in healthy elderly people.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1976-02)Red-blood-cell potassium has been measured using a simplified technique on 292 geriatric patients. The measurement was found useful in reflecting changes in potassium status whereas serum potassium was unhelpful. -
Red-blood-cell potassium as a practical index of potassium status in elderly patients.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1976-02)Red-blood-cell potassium has been measured using a simplified technique on 292 geriatric patients. The measurement was found useful in reflecting changes in potassium status whereas serum potassium was unhelpful. -
Redisplacement Rates after Reduction and Cast Immobilization of Isolated Distal Radial Fractures
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Background The maintenance of satisfactory alignment in distal radial fractures following closed reduction and casting of the forearm is challenging. Redisplacement rates of between 2 and 91% have been described, mostly ... -
Reduced Cellular Susceptibility to In Vitro HIV Infection Is Associated with CD4+ T Cell Quiescence
(Department of Medical Microbiology, 2012)Background HIV preferentially establishes productive infection in activated CD4+ T cells. Since proportions of activated CD4+ T cells vary between individuals, this study aimed to determine if individuals with a greater ...