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Transition from open to laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a public and private hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Backgound: It is almost two decades since laparoscopic surgery was first introduced in Kenya. This study was aimed at evaluating the transition to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with analysis of patient demographics and ...
Carbamoylation correlates of cyanate neuropathy and cyanide poisoning: relevance to the biomarkers of cassava cyanogenesis and motor system toxicity
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-02)
We sought to elucidate the protein carbamoylation patterns associated with cyanate neuropathy relative to cyanide poisoning. We hypothesized that under a diet deficient in sulfur amino acids (SAA), the carbamoylation pattern ...
Identification of specific markers linked to regional differentiation of Warburgia ugandensis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Warburgia ugandensis is an important African medicinal tree. The species population has shown a high genetic differentiation in the Kenya’s Rift Valley. Nine populations were analysed by Bulk Segregant Analysis employing ...
Pre-colonial traditional organization of the people of Vihiga and their early response to Friends’ African Mission’s Educational Initiatives in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
This paper describes the pre
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colonial traditional organization of the people around Kaimosi, in Vihiga District
Kenya, in terms of religion, and socio
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economic organization. The paper also deals with the nature ...
Trends and correlates of HIV testing amongst women : lessons learnt from Kenya : original research
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: A majority of women in Kenya do not know their HIV status and are therefore unable to take preventive measures or medication in order to prolong their lives.
Objectives: This study investigates the key ...
A Community-based Oral Health Promotion Model for HIV Patients in Nairobi, East District in Kenya: a Study Protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
General HIV-related orofacial lesions, most commonly oropharyngeal candidiasis, have a typical clinical appearance and can be recognised by members of the community. Although affected patients often experience pain leading ...
Confronting maternal mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage and unsafe abortion : a call for commitment : commentary
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
In July 2012, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, more than 35 obstetrician/gynecologists, nurse-midwives and public health professionals working in Africa recommitted to and reinvigorated their efforts towards achieving Millennium ...
Experience with treatment of clavicle fractures at an African tertiary referral hospital
(2013)
Background: Clavicle fractures are common with the middle third being most frequently
involved. Treatment of displaced fractures is controversial with both non-operative and
operative management being advocated ...
The Umbilical Artery Resistive Index and the Cerebro-Placental Ratio as a Predictor of Adverse Foetal Outcome in Patients with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy during Third Trimester.
(2013)
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy causes adverse effects both the maternal and faetal circulations. These circulations can be assessed safely and non-invasively by Doppler `ultrasound using arterial Doppler ...