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A rare form of solitary osteocartilaginous exostosis from anterior iliac spine: report of two cases
(University of Nairobi, 1982)
Occurrence of exostosis from the metaphyseal regions of long bones and sometimes from the flat bones is well known. In the pelvis these lesions are almost invariably of the sessile variety. Tubular exostosis from the ...
Serological determination of prevalence of congenital syphilis in two hospitals in Kenya.
(1982)
Pubertal growth and development were compared in 342 privileged, urban children and 347 impoverished rural adolescents from Kenya. Measurements of height, weight, upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfolds revealed ...
A report on two year of ophthalmological work in Kenya (author's transl)].
(Univesity of Nairobi, 1982-02)
After two years' work as lecturers in ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi we report on our experiences in both teaching as well as outpatient and inpatient-care at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Special emphasis ...
Does pneumocystis carinii occur in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 1982)
An experiment was carried out exposing immuno-suppressed mice to the atmosphere to determine if transmission of Pneumocystis carinii occured in Kenya. Mice were killed at weekly intervals for four months and the lungs ...
The effect of rectal examination on serum acid phosphatase levels in benign and malignant prostatic disease
(1982-12)
Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patient with enlarged benign and maJignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any ignificant ...
The Making of an Urban Mganga:
(1982)
ABSTRACT: The need persists for traditional medical practitioners in' countries where medical facilities are limited. I n addition, their use in cities where such facilities are available shows that they are meeting a need. ...
The effect of rectal examination on serum acid phosphatase levels in benign and malignant prostatic disease
(1982-12)
Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patients with enlarged benign and malignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any significant ...
Aseptic Meningitis And Herpes Simplex Proctitis. A Case Report.
(University of Nairobi, 1982-02)
A male homosexual patient developed an aseptic meningitis during the course of acute ano-proctitis due to herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Aseptic meningitis (sometimes proved to be due to HSV-2) has been associated ...
Identification And Estimation Of A Cholinomimetic Substance In The Venom Of Dendroaspis Polylepis Res. Commun. Chem. Pathol. Pharmacol.
(1982)
A cholinomimetic substance was isolated from desiccated venom of Dendroaspis polylepis by one-dimensional ascending paper chromatography. The migratory and staining properties of the substance were compared with those of ...
Study of delusions in Kenyan schizophrenic patients diagnosed using a set of research diagnostic criteria
(1982-09)
Eighty 'psychotic' Kenyan patients of African origin were screened using the New Haven Schizophrenic Index (NHSI). Fifty-one of these (64%) were found positive. Delusions were found to be significantly more common (P less ...