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Sore throat after intubation of the trachea.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1984)Eighty female patients were allocated randomly to groups, divided in three ways, to investigate the effects of using cuffed p.v.c. v. red rubber tracheal tubes, intermittent adjustment of the cuff volume, and humidification ... -
A source of error in operative cholangiography.
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Source of Oral Health Motivation attitudes and practices in Adolescents 12-13 years old in Nairobi
(Ministry of Health ServicesSchool of Dental sciences, University of Nairobi., 2009)The aim of the study was to determine the sources of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices of adolescents. A descripti ve cross sectional study was conducted among 12-13 year olds in a primary school in Nairobi, ... -
Source of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices in adolescents 12-13 years old in Nairobi
(2009)The aim of the study was to determine the sources of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices of adolescents. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 12-13 year olds in a primary school in Nairobi, ... -
Sources of resillience among kenyan youth newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the nairobi slum of kibera: Implications for intervetion
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Adolescents and young adults who are living with HIV in Kenya comprise a growing percentage of the population. Currently, youth (ages 15-35) represent 38% of the Kenyan population, yet over 60% of new HIV infections occur ... -
Spartial distribution of Burkitt’s
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Spatial clustering and epidemiological aspects of visceral leishmaniasis in two endemic villages, Baringo District, Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, 2006)Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) seroprevalence in Kenya is unknown because of the lack of a practical and accurate diagnostic test or surveillance system. A novel serological assay was used to estimate the seroprevalence of ... -
Spatial clustering of malaria and associated risk factors during an epidemic in a highland area of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2004-07)The epidemiology of malaria over small areas remains poorly understood, and this is particularly true for malaria during epidemics in highland areas of Africa, where transmission intensity is low and characterized by acute ... -
Spatial distribution and co-infection with urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among primary school children in Migori County, Kenya
(2016-10)Background: Schistosomiasis is the most prevalent helminthic infection in sub-Saharan Africa. School age children have the highest burden. Chronic schistosome infections in children can have irreversible effects lasting ... -
Spatial distribution of Burkitt’s lymphoma in Kenya and association with malaria risk
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Pathology, 2007-08)Endemic Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is the most common paediatric malignancy in equatorial Africa and was originally shown to occur at high-incidence rates in regions where malaria transmission is holoendemic. New ecological ... -
Spatial variation of fine particulate matter levels in Nairobi before and during the COVID-19 curfew: implications for environmental justice
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The temporary decrease of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in many parts of the world due to the COVID-19 lockdown spurred discussions on urban air pollution and health. However there has been little focus ... -
Special section: a multinational injury surveillance system pilot project in Africa
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 2008) -
The Specialist Surgeon Workforce in East, Central and Southern Africa: A Situation Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In East, Central and Southern Africa accurate data on the current surgeon workforce have previously been limited. In order to ensure that the workforce required for sustainable delivery of surgical care is put in place, ... -
Specialization in Pharmacy Practice
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Specialty preferences among medical students in a Kenyan university
(School of Medicine, 2010)Background Specialty distribution in Kenya continues to exhibit gender disparities despite the increasing number of female medical students graduating each year. This study aimed at assessing specialty preferences and ... -
Speciation and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Isolates From Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of hospital admissions, lower limb amputation and death among diabetic patients. Little information is available on fungal isolation in diabetic foot ulcer patients, ... -
Species and serotype diversity of human rhinoviruses from patients presenting with influenza like illness in Kenya in 2008
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tract infections, the main cause of the common cold and recently have been associated with more serious respiratory infections. There are over 100 known serotypes of HRV, classified into 3 species (A, B and C). In Kenya, ... -
Species distribution and antifungal sensitivity patterns of vaginal yeasts
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2010)Objectives: To identify yeast isolates in vaginal specimens to species level and determine their antifungal susceptibility patterns. Design: Cross-sectional laboratory-based study. Setting: The Aga Khan University ...