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A fifteen-year review of female sterilization by minilaparotomy under local anesthesia in Kenya.
(1997)
This paper is a comprehensive review of literature concerning the Kenyan experience with female sterilization through minilaparotomy under local anesthesia (ML/LA). A composite picture from analysis of several studies that ...
Ki-67 antigen in ameloblastomas: correlation with clinical and histological parameters in 54 cases from Kenya
(1997)
The aim of this study was to assess the cell proliferation in ameloblastomas and to correlate this with clinical features and histology. Immunohistochemistry with Ki-67 monoclonal antibody was performed on fresh tissue ...
Is your patient taking treatment as prescribed?
(University of Nairobi., 1997-09)
Cytokines and the malnutrition of chronic renal failure
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Malnutrition in uremic patients remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. Its mediators remain largely unknown. Uremia is characterized by changes in circulating levels of catabolic cytokines and anabolic ...
Postcolumn chemiluminescence as a detection technique in the liquid chromatographic analysis of beta-lactam ring containing compounds
(1997)
A broad range of compounds containing the beta-lactam ring were screened for enhancement of luminol chemiluminescence. A selection of these compounds were found to enhance the chemiluminescence of luminol. A high-performance ...
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of primary caretakers towards sickle cell anaemia in children.
(University of Nairobi., 1997-07)
The objective of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and beliefs (KAB) that may influence health seeking behaviour of caretakers of children with sickle cell disease (SCD). A cross-sectional survey was undertaken ...
The effects of malaria control on nutritional status in infancy
(University of Nairobi., 1997-04)
Both malaria and undernutrition are major causes of paediatric mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. The introduction of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITBN) during a randomized controlled trial on the Kenyan coast ...
Review of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus with special reference to handling of surgical patients
(University of Nairobi, 1997-03)
If used rationally, antibiotics can cure most bacterial infections. However, there is an increasing tendency globally for bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. In Kenya, the occurrence of methicillin resistant ...
Recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
(University of Nairobi, 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 ...
Bioavailability of artemether
(University of Nairobi., 1997-09)