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Intracranial hemorrhage in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
Background: Emerging evidence suggests that a subset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients may present with or develop cerebrovascular disease during the course of hospitalization. Whereas ischemic stroke in ...
Placental Structure in Preterm Birth Among HIV-Positive Versus HIV-Negative Women in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Recent data suggest that in addition to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, use of antiretroviral therapy ...
Pattern of stroke in a rural Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The pattern of stroke in rural population differs from that in urban ones. Although there are many studies on this condition in sub-Saharan Africa, few studies about stroke pattern in a Kenyan rural area exist.. This study ...
Sex differences in histomorphology of the human carotid body
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)
Knowledge of sex differences in the histomorphology of the carotid body is important in understanding observed differences in respiratory function and disorders. There are few studies on sex differences in the carotid body. ...
Variant anatomy of renal arteries in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi., 2010-03)
BACKGROUND:
Variant anatomy of renal arteries is important in renal transplant, vascular reconstruction, and uroradiological procedures. The variations show ethnic and population differences. Data from Africans are scarce ...
Aneurysms in the arteries of the upper extremity in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi., 2011-02)
BACKGROUND:
Aneurysms in the arteries of the upper extremity are rare but important in predicting aortic aneurysms and their potential to thromboembolize and cause limb loss. Their localization, age, and gender distribution ...
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 ...
Features of Atherosclerosis in the Tunica Adventitia of Coronary and Carotid Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)
Histologic changes which occur in the tunica adventitia during initiation, progression, and complications of atherosclerosis are seldom reported. This study aimed at describing the features of atherosclerosis in the tunica ...