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Sudden Death from Carcinoid Crisis during Image-Guided Biopsy of a Lung Mass.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03) -
Sudden loss of vision without previous symptoms. 58-year-old patient with sudden and painless loss of vision of the right eye]
(Department of Opthalmology, University of Nairobi, 1999) -
Sugar consumption and dental caries experience in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: There have been claims that dental caries experience and prevalence in Kenya has been increasing as a result of increased sugar consumption. A review of the literature in 1986 failed to link dental caries ... -
Suicidal behaviour among youths associated with psychopathology in both parents and youths attending outpatient psychiatric clinic in Kenya
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi,Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF),, 2013)BACKGROUND: Suicide is a major cause of death among youths particularly with psychiatric, alcohol abuse and substance abuse disorders. There are relatively few studies on the relationship between psychiatric and substance ... -
Suicidal Ideation among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with suicidal ideation among youth living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Analyses are based on cross-sectional survey data, collected in 2014, of a convenience ... -
Sulphadoxinel/pyrimethamine tablet products on the Kenyan market: Quality Concerns
(2000)Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine tablets preparations were recently made the first line antimalarial drug. In response to reports on falciparum malaria resistance to such products, sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets in Kenya were ... -
summary of research findings on nutritious and risk factors for vulnerability of old people in Africa
(University of NairobiCollege of Health science, 2004) -
Sunscreen products: Rationale for use, formulation development and regulatory considerations.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The association of sunrays with skin damage have been known since medieval times. The description of the electromagnetic spectrum facilitated the identification of the ultraviolet light spectrum as being responsible for ... -
Superficial spreading malignant melanoma with neurosarcomatous metastasis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Pathology, 1986)A case of neurosarcomatous nodal metastasis of superficial spreading malignant melanoma, without primary site desmoplasia or sarcomatous changes, is reported. Of particular interest regarding the metastasis are: the ... -
Superficial temporal artery among Kenyans: pattern of branching and its relation to pericranial structures.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-02)The superficial temporal artery, one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery, is used for temporoparietal, parieto-occipital flaps and forehead flaps in reconstructive surgery. The topographic anatomy of ... -
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2003)Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is caused by trapping of the third part of the duodenum between Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) and aorta as result of narrowing of the angle between the two vessels due to acute ... -
The supermarket for women's reproductive health: the burden of genital infections in a family planning clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiDepartment Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ghent, Belgium., 1998)OBJECTIVES: To study the burden of disease of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and cervical dysplasia in women attending a family planning clinic in Nairobi, Kenya, and to assess the acceptability of integrating ... -
Supernumerary permanent teeth in a population of orthodontic patients in Nairobi
(Unuversity of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 2000) -
Supplement: Animal source food to improve micronutrient nutrition in Developing countries. The American Society for nutritional science
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Supplementation with beef or milk markedly improves vitamin B12 status of Kenyan schoolers
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
Supporting early career health investigators in Kenya: A qualitative study of HIV/AIDS research capacity building
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: strategies to transfer international health research training programs to sub-Saharan African institutions focus on developing cadres of local investigators who will lead such programs. Using a critical ... -
Supporting the Management of Patients with Heart Failure within Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African Countries: A Toolbox for Healthcare Providers.
(Karger, 2019-04-04)OBJECTIVES: The management of heart failure (HF) is most effective when established treatment guidelines and recommendations are followed. We aimed to develop a "Toolbox" of resources to facilitate the care of patients ... -
"Suppression of nociception by Ocimum masaiense root extract involves both central and peripheral mechanisms." Phytopharmacol 1 (2011): 148-159.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available -
Suppression of T-cell proliferative response in Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients - preliminary results
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Suppression of T-cell proliferative responses to P. falciparum specific antigen and mitogens is reported. T-cells derived from malaria patients were co-cultured with P. falciparum antigen or mitogens and the T-cell activity ...