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Significance bias: an empirical evaluation of the oral health literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The tendency to selectively report “significant” statistical results (file-drawers effect) or run selective analyses to achieve “significant” results (data-dredging) has been observed in many scientific fields. ... -
Significance bias: an empirical evaluation of the oral health literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The tendency to selectively report “significant” statistical results (file-drawers effect) or run selective analyses to achieve “significant” results (data-dredging) has been observed in many scientific fields. ... -
The Significance Of 'Dry Tap' Bone Marrow Aspirations In Zimbabweans.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 1989-07)Of the 2880 bone marrow examinations performed in a 3-year period in patients with diverse haematological and oncological disorders, 116(4%) patients exhibited 'dry tap' on routine marrow aspiration. However, when the ... -
Significance of anti-pre-S antibodies in patients with fulminant hepatic failure
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990)Anti-pre-S antibody was tested in 38 sera from patients with fulminant hepatitis (positive for HBsAg and/or IgM anti-HBc) using a specific solid phase enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-pre-S activity was ... -
The Significance of Art in the Matwana Matatu Culture
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)EA description of Kenyan culture would be incomplete without the inclusion of the buses and mini-buses colloquially known as matatus that make up a large part of the country’s public transport system. This is because these ... -
Significance of bacteriuria in renal diseases.
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The significance of conjugated phenobutiodil (biliodyl) in the intestine in the absence of gallbladder opacification a preliminary assessment
(Department of radiology and surgery,University of Nairobi, 1977)Conjugated phenobutiodil (Biliodyl) in the small and large bowel can be recognised by its fine, homogeneous appearance. The findings in 41 patients undergoing oral cholecystography with subsequent clinical follow-up are ... -
Significance of cytochemical stains in the diagnosis of leukaemia in the African population as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984) -
Significance of prolactin levels in protosystemic encephalopathy
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1988) -
The significant antidyslipidemic, hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity activities of the aqueous extracts of Agave Sisalana juice are partly mediated via modulation of calcium signaling pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant species in the genus Agave, including Agave sisalana, have found extensive application in African and Asian traditional medicine. Inspired by the use of the edible sweet sap known as Aguamiel (obtained from specific ... -
Signs and symptoms of carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Review of 49 cases.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)No abstract available. -
Sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2000-02)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi. Design: Prospective open label extension study. Setting: Urology clinics at the Nairobi Hospital, ... -
Sildenafil in management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: report of two cases
(KMADepartment of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,Department Of Pharmaceutics And Pharmacy Practice., 2006)Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) was described in 1969 by Gersomy and co-workers as persistent foetal circulation. Supra - systemic pulmonary artery pressures result in right to left shunting of blood ... -
The silent burden of gynaecological disease in low income countries.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2005-09)No abstract available -
Silent cholinesterase gene in an Asian Indian family in Trinidad.
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1996)Cholinesterase activity was estimated in the serum of a Trinidadian female of Asian Indian descent. Her serum cholinesterase was pathologically low (0.17 U/ml) compared to the average reported for the population (10.59 ± ... -
Silent killer of the night: a feasibility study of an outreach well-women clinic for cervical cancer screening in female sex workers in Hong Kong.
(Department of Public Health & Epidemiology University of Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya., 2008-01)In many resource-poor countries. there are hardly any outreach well-women clinics for cervical cancer screening In women in general. let alone for female sex-workers. Yet. this study found abnormal results. i.e. central ... -
Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by the loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell characteristics. Our aim was to assess the epithelial phenotype in the pathogenesis of endometriosis ... -
A simple and quick method for enhanced detection of specific IgE in serum from lymphatic filariasis patients
(2001)A new simple and quick technique, using a suspension of protein A agarose beads to absorb IgG4 from sera prior to determination of filarial-specific IgE in ELISA, is presented. The optimal ratio between serum and absorbant ... -
Simple Clinical Evaluation Of Cephalexin In The Treatment Of Uncomplicated Gonococcal Urethritis In Ma
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1978-11) -
Simple defluoridation procedures for Kenyan borehole water.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1987)Magnesium oxide and bone meal were used as chemical defluoridating agents to reduce excessive amounts of fluoride from artificial water samples which had been prepared to simulate Kenyan water samples with a fluoride ...