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Morphometry and Variations of Bony Ponticles of the Atlas Vertebrae (C1) in Kenyans
(2010)
Atlas bridges, the bony outgrowths over the third segment of the vertebral artery are associated with compression
of the artery and nerves. There are limited studies comparing morphometry of the complete atlas bridges and ...
The suprascapula notch: Its morphology and distance from the glenoid cavityin a Kenyan population
(2010-11)
The morphology of the suprascapular notch has been associated with suprascapular entrapment neuropathy, as well as injury to the suprascapular nerve in arthroscopic shoulder procedures. This study aimed to describe the ...
The histomorphological organization of the hepato-caval interface in the human
(2010)
The hepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) constitutes a hemodynamically challenged zone because the vein is encased in the liver substance. This structural continuity (hepato-caval interface), may constitute adaptations to ...
Anatomy and prevalence of atlas vertebrae bridges in a Kenyan population: An osteological study
(2010)
Atlas bridges are bony outgrowths over the third segment of the vertebral artery. They may exist as incipient, incomplete, or complete bridges, converting the groove into a deep sulcus, incomplete, or complete foramen ...
The Impact of Bodaboda Motor Crashes on the Budget for Clinical Services at Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(2010)
Background: Bodabodas are a common form of transport and are becoming a major cause of
road traffic accidents in Uganda. We evaluated the magnitude of injuries related to bodabodas
and their impact on clinical services ...
A prospective study of contraceptive use among African women in HIV-1 serodiscordant partnerships.
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2010-10)
BACKGROUND:
Dual contraception is important for averting HIV-1 transmission, unintended pregnancy, and maternal-to-child HIV-1 transmission. Few studies have explored contraceptive use in HIV-1 serodiscordant couples, ...
Perceived stigma among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: a prospective randomised trial comparing an m-DOT strategy with standard-of-care in Kenya.
(2010)
HIV and AIDS remain highly stigmatised. Modified directly observed therapy (m-DOT) supports antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence but little is known about its association with perceived stigma in resource-constrained ...
Implementation of clinic-based modified-directly observed therapy (m-DOT) for ART; experiences in Mombasa, Kenya.
(2010)
The effectiveness of modified-directly observed therapy (m-DOT), an adherence support intervention adapted from TB DOTS programmes, has been documented. Describing the implementation process and acceptability of this ...
Polymer-surfactant mixtures for production of griseofulvin nanoparticles by wet-bead milling
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
HPV Infection and EGFR Activation/Alteration in HIV - Infected East African Patients with Conjunctival Carcinoma
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: There has been substantial growth in the numbers of patients with conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma infected with HIV in East Africa. The natural history of the conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma appears ...