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Sore throat after intubation of the trachea.
(1984)
Eighty female patients were allocated randomly to groups, divided in three ways, to investigate the effects of using cuffed p.v.c. v. red rubber tracheal tubes, intermittent adjustment of the cuff volume, and humidification ...
Single-dose kanamycin therapy of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
(University of Nairobi,, 1984-12)
117 infants with gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum, including 27 with infections due to penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae, were treated as outpatients with five different regimens of single-dose intramuscular ...
Comparison of media for the primary isolation of Haemophilus ducreyi
(University of Nairobi,, 1984-03)
The rates of isolation of Haemophilus ducreyi from patients with presumed chancroid has been low, and improved cultural techniques are required. We determined the isolation rates of H. ducreyi from 38 patients with clinical ...
Salt and blood pressure in various populations.
(1984)
A relationship between salt intake and blood pressure has been described in cross-sectional studies of several populations. However, serious methodological problems in many studies could have resulted in erroneous results. ...
The response of Kenyan kala-azar to treatment with sodium stibogluconate
(1984)
Of 16 patients with kala-azar treated with sodium stibogluconate (0.1 ml/kg body weight a day), one died on the 12th day of treatment and nine were cured by a 30-day course, although two subsequently relapsed. Extending ...
Pattern of excretion of urinary steroid metabolites during the ovarian cycle and pregnancy in the marmoset monkey.
(1984)
Non-invasive methods for monitoring reproductive status based on the measurement of urinary steroid conjugates were examined. Levels of urinary oestrone-3-glucuronide, oestrone-3-sulphate, oestradiol glucuronide, oestradiol ...
Red cell, white cell and platelet autoantibodies in visceral leishmaniasis
(1984)
The blood of twelve patients with parasitologically proved visceral leishmaniasis was examined for the presence of antibodies against blood cells. The direct antiglobulin test (Coombs' test) was positive in ten. IgG and ...
RTV silicone insoles
(1984)
A cheap and fast method of providing long term accommodating insoles is described. Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone rubber is used, with suitable coverings, to provide pain relief and support for feet and ankles. ...
Attempted suicide (parasuicide) in Nairobi, Kenya
(, 1984-04)
The authors report on socio-demographic characteristics, methods and associated causes among 110 suicide attempters seen by them in Nairobi. Attempted suicide is still an offence in Kenya, like it is in other Third World ...
The effects of amrinone on platelet count, survival and function in patients with congestive cardiac failure.
(University of Nairobi, 1984-03)
In a prospective trial, the immediate and long-term haematological effects of amrinone were studied in sixteen patients with refractory cardiac failure. The platelet count was significantly and variably reduced in all ...