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New-born born with patent vitellointestinal duct with prolapsed (intussusceptions) of proximal and distal ileal loop: A case presentation
(University of Nairobi, 2017-05)
Failure of obliteration of vitellointestinal duct (VID) can present with a wide variety of congenital intestinal malformations. Patient can present with the anomaly itself or due to complications secondary to the anomaly ...
Quality of sleep and risk for obstructive sleep apnoea in ambulant individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional, comparative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Sleep disorders are common and associated with multiple metabolic and psychological derangements. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is among the most common sleep disorders and an inter-relationship between ...
Head and neck surgical subspecialty training in Africa: Sustainable models to improve cancer care in developing countries.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Cancer poses a health crisis in the developing world where surgery is the mainstay of treatment for head and neck cancers. However, a shortage of surgeons with appropriate skills exists. How do we train head ...
Preoperative fasting among adult patients for elective surgery in a Kenyan referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background. Preoperative fasting (POF) is physiologically and precautionary important during anesthesia and surgery. POF from midnight has been practiced despite the recommended shorter practice. Objective. Assessing ...
Pedicle temporalis fascial flap with axial scalp flap obviates need of free flap in extensive scalp wound.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Extensive scalp defect with exposed bone is best reconstructed with flaps. Majority of these wounds are now routinely reconstructed with free flaps in many centers. Free flaps however require lengthy operative time and may ...
Optimal Z-score use in surgical decision-making in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
OBJECTIVES:
In the surgical treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum, the size of the tricuspid valve annulus (as measured by z-scores) has emerged as a significant factor in deciding which repair ...
Applying Bayesian Model to Predict Socio-demographic and Occlusal Determinants of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Objective: To use the Bayesian statistical Model approach to predict the most
important socio-demographic and occlusal factors pertinent to high prevalence of ECC.
Material and Methods: A questionnaire and an oral ...
BALB/c mice immunized with a combination of virus-like particles incorporating Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) envelope glycoproteins gpK8.1, gB, and gH/gL induced comparable serum neutralizing antibody activity to UV-inactivated KSHV
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Infection with Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is estimated to
account for over 44,000 new cases of Kaposi sarcoma annually, with 84% occurring
in Africa, where the virus is endemic. To date, there is no ...
Evaluating factors affecting clinicians’ knowledge on contrast media: Kenyan experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Purpose: Our study aimed to establish exposure to and level of knowledge about contrast media among non-radiological clinicians and evaluate the contributory factors to the status.
Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional ...
Radiology Education in Africa: Analysis of Results From 13 African Countries.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)