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Predictors of serum ferritin and haemoglobin during pregnancy, in a malaria-endemic area of western Kenya.Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2008 Jun;102(4):297-308.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
No Abstract Available
The antibiotic sensitivity pattern of s. aureus; an ocular normal flora
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)
Objective: To determine the changing of drug sensitivity patterns for s. aureas as the second commonest bacteria of the conjunctival normal fl ora in Nairobi, Kenya
Design: Descriptive retrospective study
Setting: ...
Ein Fall von Ophthalmomyiasis interna in Kenia*
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)
An unusual case of ophthalmomyiasis is reported, in which two living fly larvae were observed inside the patient's eye. One larva was removed from the anterior chamber by paracentesis; the other was destroyed on the retina ...
Microbiological quality and safety of Rastrineobola argentea retailed in Kisumu town markets, Kenya.
(KMA, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate faecal contamination and safety of Rastrineobola argentea sold in retail markets in Kisumu town.
DESIGN:
This was a repeated cross sectional study and based on random sampling. Setting: Kisumu ...
Barriers to utilization of eye care services in Kibera and Dagoreti Divisions of Nairobi, Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2008)
Objective: To determine the barriers to uptake of eye care services and to establish
the pattern of utilization of eye care services in the Nairobi Comprehensive Eye Care Services (NCES) Project; the catchment area of the ...
Synthesis of alpha-amyrin derivatives and their in vivo antihyperglycemic activity.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Ficus racemosa belongs to the family of Moraceae and is commonly known as 'Gular' in north India. Bio-activity guided isolation work on the fruits of F. racemosa resulted in the identification of antidiabetic active ...
Comparison of blood smear microscopy to a rapid diagnostic test for in-vitro testing for P. falciparum malaria in Kenyan school children
(2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To compare the diagnostic performance of microscopy using Giemsa-stained thick and thin blood smears to a rapid malaria dipstick test (RDT) in detecting P. falciparum malaria in Kenyan school children.
DESIGN: ...
Community understanding of pneumonia in Kenya
(2008-06)
Background
Effective management of pneumonia demands active participation by the caretaker to facilitate early seeking of appropriate health care and adequate compliance to home care messages. This would only be possible ...
The Oral and Dental effects of Khat chewing in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi
(2008-05)
Objectives: To compare the occurrence of oral diseases in a population of khat chewers and non chewers in the Eastleigh, a commercial and residential area in Nairobi. The practice of khat chewing has been shown to be ...
Experience with colorectal carcinoma from a single oncology clinic in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Background: Colorectal cancer ranks eleventh amongst cancers in Kenya. Whereas early cancer is highly curable, advanced disease is generally incurable. Adjuvant chemotherapy reduces the relapse rate and improves survival ...