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Morphometry Of Osteodural Bridgeand The Myodural Bridge Of The Rectus Capitis Posterior Major In A Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The connective tissue between the rectus capitis posterior major and the cervical dura, popularly known
as the myodural bridge has been postulated to contribute to dural tension monitoring. It prevents dural
enfolding ...
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. ...
Risky HIV sexual behaviour and depression among University of Nairobi students
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Prevalence rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among the youth are disproportionately high compared to that of other age groups in Kenya. Poor mental health has been linked to risky HIV ...
What Is the Appropriate Age Range of Individuals to Be Included in a Survey to Estimate the Prevalence of Trachomatous Trichiasis?
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is ≥15 years. This study sought to establish the appropriate age range of ...
The African Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Network: a vaccine advocacy initiative.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Achieving high and equitable childhood immunisation coverage in Africa will not only protect children from disability and premature death, it will also boost productivity, reduce poverty and support the economic growth of ...
Oral Hygiene Status of Chewing Stick Users in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Objective: We evaluated oral hygiene status in chewing-stick users compared with tooth-brush users, using multiple logistic
regression analyses.
Methods: An oral health examination was conducted in November 2011 in Mbita ...
Clinical presentation of patients with adult onset still’s disease in Nairobi: case series
(2015)
Introduction: Adult Still’s Disease (ASD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, typically characterized by a clinical triad (daily spiking high fevers, evanescent rash, arthritis), and a biological triad ...
Early Experience with Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)
Background: Conventional hemorrhoidectomy (CH) is considered the gold standard in the surgical management of symptomatic hemorrhoids. It is however painful and has a relatively lengthy convalescence period. In the last two ...
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among HIV infected women at Rwanda Military Hospital
(2014)
Objectives: To establish the prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities, determine the correlation between CD4+ cell count and abnormal Pap smear, determine the correlation between WHO-HIV staging and abnormal pap smear ...