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11 Years Of Experience In Vitreoretinal Surgery Training In Nairobi, Kenya, From 2000 To 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Design
Time series over 11 years.
Participants
685 operations were performed over 11 years.
Methods
After the 1998 al-Qaeda bomb assault on the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University München ...
Proximal row carpectomy in a 23 year old female with kienböck’s disease: a case report
(2013)
Kienböck’s disease is a rare disorder of the lunate bone resulting from vascular compromise to the bone. We describe a 23 year old female with a 6 year history of non traumatic left wrist pain and swelling. Radiography and ...
Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour manifesting in the maxillary antrum: Case report
(2013)
A case is presented of a 15-year-old boy who manifested the calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour (CCOT) in the left maxillary antrum of an unknown duration. In addition, the patient had a high arched palate and multiple ...
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(2013-04-24)
Background: Road traffic injuries continue to exert a huge burden on Kenya’s healthcare services. Over 134,000 crashes occur on the Kenyan roads killing more than 2,600 and seriously injuring 11,000 people annually. Injury ...
Early functional outcome of distal femoral fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital and Kikuyu Hospital
(2013)
Background: Distal femoral fractures account for 4% to 7% of all femoral fractures. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Locally they occur mainly in the young socio-economically ...
What is the appropriate age range of individuals to be included in a survey to. estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis?
(group.bmj.com, 2013)
Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (Tl] requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is 2': 15 years. This study sought to establish the appropriate age range ...
Responses to and Resources for Intimate Partner Violence: Qualitative Findings From Women, Men, and Service Providers in Rural Kenya.
(Sage Publications, 2013)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is reported by one in three women globally, but the prevalence is much higher in East Africa. Though some formal and informal resources do exist for women experiencing IPV, data suggest that ...
Profile of serum vitamin D levels among African men presenting for prostate cancer treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
No abstract available
Validation of a modified version of the PRIME screen for psychosis-risk symptoms in a non-clinical Kenyan youth sample.
(Elsevier, 2013)
The PRIME screen is a self-administered questionnaire designed to quickly assess individuals at risk for developing a psychotic disorder. It is shorter in both length and administration time compared to the Structured ...