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Morphology of the Left Atrial Appendage: Prevalence and Gender Difference in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
ntroduction The left atrial appendage is the site of origin of thrombi in 90% of
cardioembolic stroke. Although literature reports a higher risk of cardioembolic stroke
among blacks and females, it is unclear whether ...
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Njoroge C, Mande JD, Mitema SE, Kitaa JMA. 2018. Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs. Bioteknologi 15: 13-25. The objectives of ...
Utilization of Kenya’s free maternal health services among women living in Kibera slums: a cross-sectional study
(University Of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: This study was aimed at determining factors affecting utilization of public health facilities by pregnant Kenyan women living in Kibera slums, Nairobi since the implementation of the Free Maternal Service ...
Breast Cancer Prevalence Among Patients Referred for Ultrasound-guided Biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Purpose: To establish the prevalence of cancer in patients referred for breast ultrasound-guided biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
Methods and Materials: A total number of 115 patients were included ...
Utility of Sonohysterography in Evaluation of Patients With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is one of the most common gynecological problems faced by women especially in the reproductive age as well as
post-menopausal state. Several imaging modalities have been used ...
Prevalence and impact of infant oral mutilation on dental occlusion and oral health-related quality of life among Kenyan adolescents from Maasai Mara.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
Infant Oral Mutilation (IOM) includes germectomy and early extraction of primary and permanent incisors and canines, primarily in the lower jaw. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence and ...
Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?
(BMC, 2018-01-05)
The use of saliva in diagnosis of infectious diseases is an attractive alternative to procedures that involve blood drawing. It promises to reduce risks associated with accidental needle pricks and improve patient compliance ...
Dialysis outcomes and practice patterns among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis at a private dialysis centre in Nairobi, Kenya between May 2016 and July 2016
(KMA, 2018)
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition caused by damage to both kidneys. It has become a major public health concern worldwide in the past decade and its prevalence is projected to rise in the coming ...
Composition and particle size of mineral trioxide aggregate, portland cement and synthetic geopolymers
(KMA, 2018)
Objective: To describe the composition and particle size of Portland cement (PC) and geopolymers in comparison to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).
Design: A quantitative, laboratory-based exploratory study.
Setting: ...
Development of the certificate course in the management of hypertension in Africa (CCMH-Africa): proceedings of the first continental faculty meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 February 2018.
(2018-08-29)
In response to the call by the World Health Organisation to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases by 25% by the year 2025 (25×25), the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), in partnership with several ...