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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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence And Causes Of Vision Loss In High-income Countries And In Eastern And Central Europe: 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
To assess prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment in high-income regions and in Central/Eastern Europe in 1990 and 2010.
METHODS:
Based on a systematic review of medical literature, ...
Analysis of Soft Tissue Injuries and Scarring Following Terrorist Bomb Explosion at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2014)
Background: This retrospective observational descriptive study was aimed at determining
the pattern of soft tissue injuries and subsequent scars that followed the American Embassy
Terrorist Bomb Explosion in Nairobi.
Methods: ...
Mortality after road traffic crashes in a system with limited trauma data capability
(2014-02-13)
Background
Africa has 4% of the global vehicles but accounts for about one tenth of global vehicular deaths. Major trauma in Kenya is associated with excess mortality in comparison with series from trauma centers. The ...
Optimizing viable leukocyte sampling from the female genital tract for clinical trials: an international multi-site study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
Functional analysis of mononuclear leukocytes in the female genital mucosa is essential for understanding the immunologic effects of HIV vaccines and microbicides at the site of HIV exposure. However, the ...
TRIM5α And TRIM22 are Differentially Regulated according To HIV-1 Infection Phase and Compartment.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
The antiviral role of TRIM E3 ligases in vivo is not fully understood. To test the hypothesis that TRIM5α and TRIM22 have differential transcriptional regulation and distinct anti-HIV roles according to infection phase and ...