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Variant anatomy of the right portal vein in a black Kenyan population
(2013)
Surface mapping of the liver before invasive procedures depends on a proper understanding of its segmental vasculature. The right portal vein ramification and lengths show marked variations and these mostly involve its ...
Branching pattern of the extraosseus mental nerve in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)
Knowledge of the branching pattern of the mental nerve is an important consideration during placement of tooth implants and reconstructive plates. It is known to display population variations and data for the same is scarce ...
Breast-feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
In Kenya, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence ranks among the highest in the world. Approximately 60 000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding. ...
Pattern of atherosclerotic diseases among Kenyans: Reality of myocardial Infarction
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Pattern of congestive heart failure in a Kenyan paediatric population : cardiovascular topics
(2013-05)
Background : Heart failure in children is a common cause of morbidity and mortality, with high socio-economic burden. Its pattern varies between countries but reports from Africa are few. The data are important to inform ...
Use of Cervical Cerclage as a Treatment Option for Cervical Incompetence: Patient Characteristics, Presentation and Management over a 9 Year Period in a Kenyan Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2013-03)
Treatment of cervical incompetence by cerclage and other methods has yet to be standardized, as its diagnosis is not uniformly accepted. Its diagnosis, particularly in the African setting, is mostly based on past obstetric ...
Clinical significance of Anatomical variations
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Morphometry Of Pelvic Ureter
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
Morphometric features of the pelvic ureter such as length and obliquity of the intravesical
part are important in etiology of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). Although differences in morphometry of the
ureter ...
Pattern Of Gender Based Violence In Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Gender based violence is a profound health problem
worldwide. It displays regional, cultural and ethni
c
differences and is a significant cause of morbidity
and mortality. Data from Kenya are however, scarce
.
This ...