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Infant neutropenia associated with breastfeeding during maternal antiretroviral treatment for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Maternal antiretroviral treatment (ART) is recommended for prevention of mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission (PMTCT), including in women with high CD4+ cell counts. Within a pediatric HIV-1 vaccine trial PedVacc 002, we ...
The Prevalence and Impact of Obstetric Fistula on Women of Kaptembwa, Nakuru Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Despite of increased attention on maternal health in recent decades, the disability and suffering of
obstetric
fistula patients remains a neglected issue in global health. Most instructive in this respect, is t
he ...
Case report of patient with pheochromocytoma presenting with gangrene and Diabetes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-04)
INTRODUCTION :A pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumour that may precipitate life-threatening hypertension. The tumour is malignant in 10% of cases but may be cured completely by surgical removal. Because ...
Serum Vitamin D Profile In Black African Men with Prostate Cancer at Tertiary Referral Facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Background:
Considerable epidemiological, in vitro, in vivo and clinical data support an association between
vitamin D deficiency and prostate cancer
risk and
outcome.
Few studies have examined
t
his association
...
Endovascular Overlapping Stenting for Chronic Left Common Iliac Vein Occlusion in May Turner Syndrome: A Case report:
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
A 30 year old female was referred to the interventi
onal radiology service with a history of
persisting left lower limb swelling with an associa
ted ulcer in the distal medial aspect of
the leg. She had been ...
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Haematuria is a common rinding in patients presenting with urologic problems. Therefore,
the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic findings in patients presenting with
haematuria in the urology clinic at ...
Medical trainees' experiences and perceptions towards elective period; a cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Introduction: Medical electives make significant contribution in the training of medical students on healthcare outside their affiliated academic institutions. During this period, learners get exposed to different healthcare ...
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Urgent action is needed to address mental health issues globally. In Africa, where mental health disorders account for a huge burden of disease and disability, and where in general less than 1% of the already small health ...
Child abuse: A classic case report with literature review.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Child abuse and neglect are serious global problems and can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child's needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting ...