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Morphometry of the adult sigmoid colon and relation to volvulus
(2007)
The sigmoid colon in Africans
is commonly affected by volvulus formation.
Anatomical characteristics of this part of the
colon could provide some of the contributory
explanations for male gender predisposition The ...
Khat (Catha edulis) lowers plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone secretion, but increases cortisol levels in male rabbits
(2007)
This study investigated the effects of fresh khat extract on specific circulating hormones in male rabbits.
Materials and methods: A total of 25 male New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups each comprising ...
Abstracts from the 28th Meeting of the Society of Clinical Trials, Montreal, May 20-23, 2007
(2007)
Background
Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is a rare, slow-growing tumour of the eye, normally affecting elderly men around 70 years of age. In Africa, however, the disease is different. The incidence is rising ...
Negative mucosal synergy between Herpes simplex type 2 and HIV in the female genital tract
(2007)
There is substantial epidemiological evidence that infection by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) enhances both HIV susceptibility and subsequent sexual transmission. Both infections are extremely common in female sex ...
Male Circumcision in Siaya and Bondo Districts, Kenya Prospective Cohort Study to Assess Behavioral DisinhibitionFollowing Circumcision
(2007)
Background: Evidence for efficacy of male circumcision as an
HIV prevention measure is increasing, but there is serious concern
that men who are circumcised may subsequently adopt more risky
sexual behaviors.
Methods: ...
Clean intermitent catheterisation in the management of urethral strictures
(2007-11)
OBJECTIVE:
To compare clean intermittent self-catheterisation and urethral dilatation with sounds in the management of recurrent urethral strictures. Design: A prospective randomised control trial between repeated ...
Quality of record keeping in the intrapartum period at the Provincial General Hospital, Kakamega, Kenya.
(2007)
To assess the quality of recording critical events in the intrapartum period in Kakamega Provincial General Hospital (PGHK).
DESIGN:
Retrospective comparative study.
SETTING:
Provincial General Hospital, Kakamega, ...
Antimalarial activity of some plants traditionally used in treatment of malaria in Kwale district of Kenya.
(2007)
Methanolic and water extracts of five medicinal plant species used for treatment of malaria in traditional/cultural health systems of Kwale people in Kenya were tested for antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum ...
Directed evolution of the alpha-L-fucosidase from Thermotoga maritima into an alpha-L-transfucosidase.
(2007)
The alpha-L-fucosidase from Thermotoga maritima (Tm alpha fuc) was converted into alpha-L-transfucosidase variants by directed evolution. The wild-type enzyme catalyzes oligosaccharide synthesis by transfer of a fucosyl ...
Bullying in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Background: The prevalence and frequency of bullying in Nairobi public secondary schools in particular and in Kenyan schools in general is not known. Knowledge of the extent of the problem is essential in developing effective ...