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A specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) procedure for detection of heterophile Hanganutziu and Deicher (HD) antibodies
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1986-02-12)A specific, relatively sensitive, quantitative and standardized enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) procedure was developed for the detection of heterophile Hanganutziu and Deicher (HD) antibodies which are occasionally ... -
Specific Vaginal Bacteria Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Trichomonas vaginalis Acquisition in Women
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: While bacterial vaginosis has been associated with an increased risk of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) acquisition, it is unknown whether other characteristics of the vaginal microbiota, including the presence of ... -
Specificity of a novel red blood cell agglutination assay ('SimpliRED') for HIV-1/HIV-2 infection.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1997-04)The specificity and ease of use of a novel red blood cell assay for detection of HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies was evaluated on 125 blood donor samples in Nairobi. The specificity was estimated as > 99%. The assay correctly ... -
Specificity of CD8+ T-Cell Responses Following Vaccination with Conserved Regions of HIV-1 in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa carries the biggest burden of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)/AIDS epidemic and is in an urgent need of an effective vaccine. CD8+ T cells are an important component of the host immune ... -
Spectrum of childhood cancers in Malawi 1985-1993.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 1995-01)An analysis of seven hundred and ninety one children aged 0.2 to 14 years with confirmed malignant disease recorded by the Malawi National Cancer Registry over a period of 9 years is presented. Childhood cancer constituted ... -
The spectrum of echocardiographic findings in chronic renal failure
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1993)In a six month period at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 46 patients (30 males) with chronic renal failure (CRF) and 22 healthy subjects have had a clinical and echocardiographic study of their cardiovascular systems. The ... -
Spectrum of hemostatic derangements
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)BACKGROUND: Hemostatic abnormalities have been reported in various hepatocellular diseases. We evaluated the hemostatic functions in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. METHODS: Biochemical liver function tests, and ... -
The spectrum of paediatric congenital heart disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Implications for surgical care
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Spinal cord compression due to tumours at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of different types of tumours associated with cord compression, their mode of presentation and treatment outcome. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Spinal cord termination in adult Africans: relationship with intercristal line and the transumbilical plane
(University of Nairobi.Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya., 2010-07)The level of cord termination and level of vertebral intersection of intercristal line and transumbilical plane (TUP), frequently used landmarks, show ethnic variation. The relationship of the spinal cord termination to ... -
Spinal surgery following organ transplantation.
(Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA, 2011)OBJECT: Organ transplantation for renal, liver, cardiac, and pulmonary failure has become more common in recent years, and patients are living longer as a result of improved organ preservation methods, immunosuppressive ... -
Spinal tuberculosis among human immunodeficiency virus-negative patients in a Kenyan tertiary hospital: a 5-year synopsis.
(Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi,, 2011-04)BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Spinal tuberculosis (TB) accounts for more than half of all cases of skeletal TB. Although Kenya has one of the highest burdens of TB, data on spinal TB in this country remain scarce. PURPOSE: To ... -
Spiritual issues of people living and dying with advanced heart failure in Kenya: a qualitative serial interview study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Exploring patients' spiritual issues is vital for informing holistic care. The spiritual concerns of patients living and dying with advanced heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa remains unknown. Our aim was ... -
Splenectomy in kala-azar
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984-09)At the beginning of the century, splenectomy was used in the treatment of kala-azar, but now is rarely needed, the major indication being for drug resistant kala-azar. Inadvertent splenectomy prior to the diagnosis of ... -
Splenic aspiration. Review of the literature
(1983)We present a review of the literature on splenic aspiration. The history, techniques, indications, contra-indications and complications, as reported in the literature are reviewed. The value of splenic aspiration in clinical ... -
Splenic aspiration; experience in Kenya.
(1983)We describe the technique of splenic aspiration in 113 patients presenting with splenomegaly. It was used initially to establish a diagnosis, and in those patients with kala azar, to follow the response of the parasites ... -
Split Thickness Skin Grafting In An Immunocompomised Patient At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, 2012-04)Partial thickness skin grafts have been reported to take poorly in the immunocompromised patients. We however present a 30 year old immunocompromised female patient with a chronic skin ulcer after surgical debridement for ... -
Split-thickness skin grafted stent for upper airway patency after medial maxillectomy.
(Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Newcastle General HospitalCollege of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
Spontaneous And Induced Abortions At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of NairobiCommunity Health ,School of Health Sciences, 1993-05)