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A review of laboratory-confirmed cases of human parainfluenza viruses in Kenya (2007-2011)
(University of Nairobi., 2012)
Referencing orbital measures for surgical and cosmetic procedures
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Orbital morphometry is an important consideration during surgical procedures such as reconstruction of the face and cranium. These are done to restore lost functional capacity or to improve cosmetic appearance. Periorbital ...
Variant origin of the superior thyroid artery in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2012-03)
Variant anatomy of the superior thyroid artery is important during surgical procedures, interpretation of angiograms, and interventional radiography in the neck. Pattern of the variations shows population differences but ...
Epidural injection use for low back pain associated with sciatica at an Orthopaedic centre in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Objective: To assess the effects of lumbar epidural steroid injections in patients with radiculopathy (sciatica), by assessing reduction of pain at short term (3 weeks) and intermediate term (12 weeks).
Design: This was ...
Peripheral Neuropathy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus attending Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Cardiovascular risk factors among Kenyans.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
A multicenter, single-blind, prospective randomized trial to evaluate the safety of a polyethylene glycol hydrogel (Duraseal Dural Sealant System) as a dural sealant in cranial surgery.
(2012)
OBJECTIVE:
Incisional cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage after cranial surgery is a significant cause of morbidity due to poor wound healing and infection, meningitis, and pseudomeningocele formation. Many common dural ...
Patient Education And Counselling For Promoting Adherence To Treatment For Tuberculosis.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-05)
BACKGROUND:
Non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment can lead to prolonged periods of infectiousness, relapse, emergence of drug-resistance, and increased morbidity and mortality. In this review, we assess whether patient ...
Trypan blue staining to determine vaginal exposure in two types of plastic vaginal applicators containing two different microbicide formulations
(2012)
Dye staining of applicators has been shown to be a reliable and objective method to test vaginal insertion in clinical microbicide trials, but different plastics, dyes, and product formulations may impact the accuracy of ...