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Barriers to Antiretroviral Initiation in HIV-1-Discordant Couples
(2011)
BACKGROUND
In Kenya and much of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly half of all couples affected by HIV are discordant. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows disease progression in HIV-1-infected individuals, and reduces transmission ...
Aneurysms in the arteries of the upper extremity in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi., 2011-02)
BACKGROUND:
Aneurysms in the arteries of the upper extremity are rare but important in predicting aortic aneurysms and their potential to thromboembolize and cause limb loss. Their localization, age, and gender distribution ...
Morphology of the Sacral Hiatus in an African population – implications for caudal epidural injections
(Ann Afr Surg, 2011-01)
Background The sacral hiatus exhibits variations in morphology which differ among populations. These variations may influence the success of caudal epidural injections for anaesthesia. This study describes the morphological ...
Intra-myocardial Bullet causing heart block in a patient with multiple gunshot wounds: Case Report
(Ann Afr Surg, 2011-07)
Elective removal of intra-myocardial bullet remains a controversial subject. A non-operative approach has been recommended as appropriate for a stable asymptomatic patient. In the presence of complications such as bleeding, ...