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Determination of pesticide residues in locally consumed vegetables in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Pesticides are being used today to control a variety of insects, weeds and plant diseases. Some of these
pesticides can act as toxins to plants, animals and humans when found in significant concentrations.
Objective: ...
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)
Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the
renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ...
The research value of cadaver dissection
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The research project aspect of cadaver dissection has been relatively undermined because the
debate surrounding use of cadavers has focused almost exclusively on the pedagogic role of
cadaver dissection in medical education ...
Pregnancy history and current use of contraception among women of reproductive age in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda: analysis of demographic and health survey data
(2016)
Objective To examine the relationship between pregnancy history and the use of contraception among women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in East Africa.
Methods Demographic and Health Surveys data from Burundi (2010), ...
Comparison of qualitative and semiquantitative strain elastography in breast lesions for diagnostic accuracy
(2016)
Strain elastography can be purely qualitative or semiquantitative using both strain score and strain ratio. The aim of this study was to establish the accuracy of semiquantitative elastography using both strain score and ...
Variations in branching pattern of external carotid artery in a black Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Knowledge of variations in branching of external carotid artery is important to minimise inadvertent injury
and confusion in identification during neck and craniofacial surgery and interventional neuroradiology.
These ...
Financing and availability of essential medicines before and after introduction of the national hospital insurance fund civil servants and disciplined services medical scheme at Webuye District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Financing is an important determinant of access to essential medicines. In Kenya, the National Hospital
Insurance Fund Civil Servants and Disciplined Services Medical Scheme is a key contributor to financing ...
The American society of clinical oncology's efforts to support global cancer medicine.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Despite much progress in the management of malignant diseases, the number of new cases and cancer-related deaths continues to rise around the world. More than half of new cases occur in economically developing countries, ...
Feracrylum does not Reduce the Incidence of Seroma Formation after Modified Radical Mastectomy
(2014)
Background: Seroma formation, a common complication after mastectomy, may necessitate many hospital visits, carries an increased risk of infection and may delay adjuvant treatment. Many different unsuccessful procedures ...
Tips on how to write a competitive research proposal
(University of Nairobi, 2015)