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Osteoperosis-from hormonal replacement therapy to bisphosphonates and beyond: a review
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To review the old, current, and emerging agents in pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis.
DATA SOURCES:
Published original research work and reviews from 1993 to 31 December 2006 were searched in English ...
A brief Review of probiotic use
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Probiotic therapy refers to the use of live microorganisms for treating human pathological disorders such as lactose intolerance and antibiotic-induced superinfections. A critical point to be considered is whether such ...
Human papillomavirus types in women with invasive cervical carcinoma by HIV status in Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
To evaluate the fraction of invasive cervical carcinoma (ICC) that could be prevented in HIV-infected women by vaccines currently available against human papillomavirus (HPV)16 and 18, we conducted a cross-sectional study ...
policies on opioids hinder treatment of severe pain conditions in Kenya.
(College of Health sciences, 2008)
ANATOMY/ANATOMIE VARIANT ANATOMY OF THE ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY IN ADULT BRAINS VARIANTES ANATOMIQUES DE L'ARTÈRE
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)
Background
Aneurysms of the anterior cerebral and anterior communicating arteries are common and their
microvascular surgical management requires sound knowledge of the normal and variant vascular anatomy.
Objective
The ...
Intramedullary interlocking nailing fixation for forearm fractures: Kenyan experience: Initial report
(2008-06)
Objective: To evaluate treatment results of intramedullary fixation of radius and ulna diaphyseal fractures using interlocking nailing - system locked proximaly and distally by screws.
Methodology: Between December ...
Indeterminate rapid HIV-1 test results among antenatal and postnatal mothers
(2008)
Summary: The sensitivity and specificity of rapid HIV-1 tests may be altered during pregnancy and postpartum. We conducted a
study to determine the prevalence and correlates of false-positive Abbott DetermineTM and ...
Limb Saving Management in Osteosarcoma in Developing African Countries
(University Of Nairobi, 2008-03)
Osteosarcoma is still quite common in african countries. The disease which involves mostly poorer members of the community presents late. Treatment has been by amputation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy where amputation is ...