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Abortion: knowledge and perceptions of adolescents in two districts in Kenya
(1999)
Pregnancy among adolescents is unplanned in many instances. Although some pregnant adolescents carry the pregnancy to term, abortion, in many instances unsafely induced, is a commonly sought solution in Kenya.
To determine ...
Absolute configurations of two acyclic triterpenoids from Ekebergia capensis
(1999-12)
The absolute configurations of two acyclic triterpenoids 1 and 2, previously isolated from the bark of Ekebergia capensis (Meliaceae) have been determined by the modified Mosher's method.
Removal of silicone oil with vision improvement after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment following CMV retinitis in patients with AIDS.
(1999)
PURPOSE:
To report that silicone oil may be safely removed from immuno-recovered patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) after instillation for cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related rhegmatogenous retinal ...
Regression of cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients without systemic maintenance anti-cytomegalovirus therapy treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy
(1999)
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the course of CMV retinitis after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and discontinuation of systemic anti-CMV maintenance therapy.
PATIENTS ...
Secondary glaucoma in Paraguay. Etiology and incidence
(1999)
Glaucoma is the third-most-frequent cause of blindness in the world, with a total of 5.2 million blind people as a result of this disease; 80% live in developing countries. In Paraguay, after cataract it is the ...
Bacterial keratitis. Microbiological analysis as a principle for therapeutic recommendations.
(1999)
PURPOSE:
The study presented differentiates between the aetiological agents of bacterial keratitis in patients with and without a history of contact lens wear. Based on these results, recommendations are given for ...
mtDNA analysis of Nile River Valley populations: A genetic corridor or a barrier to migration?
(University of Nairobi, 1999-04)
To assess the extent to which the Nile River Valley has been a corridor for human migrations between Egypt and sub-Saharan Africa, we analyzed mtDNA variation in 224 individuals from various locations along the river. ...
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma with uterine inversion: case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
Presented here is a 16-year-old nulliparous girl who had embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma causing uterine inversion. She had been referred with a one year history of continuous vaginal bleeding and vaginal swelling. Histology ...
[Acute hypopyon uveitis with rifabutin therapy of systemic Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in AIDS].
(1999)
BACKGROUND:
Hypopyon-uveitis has been identified as a dosage-dependent side effect in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who are treated for Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection with systemic ...
Assessing community attitude towards home-based care for people with AIDS (PWAs) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1999-06)
This paper presents data on an assessment of community attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and home based care. The findings indicate that due to inadequate information about the disease and care expectations, people were ambivalent ...