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Epidemiology of blindness and eye disease
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Risk Factors for Infection and Disease with the Malaria parasite in Areas of Stable Malaria
(Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Anaesthesia and Health
(University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Resistance to chloroquine therapy in pregnant women with malaria parasitemia
(school of medicine, 1996)OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of chloroquine in pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum parasitemia at therapeutic doses of 25 mg/kg body weight divided over 3 days. <br>METHODS: ... -
Managing HIV and AIDS through appearances: implications for the control of the spread of HIV in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, 1996) -
Role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control.
(1996)A study was carried out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers on antimalarial products stocked and bought. It was ... -
Prevention of cross-infection in dental surgeries in East Africa and a review of literature.
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1996)In view of the increase in recent years increase in the number of children and adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) world over, there is an urgent need to respond to this pandemic by strengthening ... -
Use of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease
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Reasons underlying failure to seek dental treatment among Nairobi University students
(Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1996-05)A survey of 272 University of Nairobi undergraduate students was undertaken to assess their dental chairside experience and what reasons they gave for failing to seek dental treatment. Most respondents considered dental ... -
The consistent association between Epstein-Barr virus and Hodgkin's disease in children in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Oncology, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK., 1996-05)Recent studies have suggested that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in the etiology of Hodgkin's disease (HD). In a previous study, we used a latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1)-specific antibodies to examine archival ... -
Comparison of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% to fortified tobramycin-cefazolin in treating bacterial corneal ulcers. Ciprofloxacin Bacterial Keratitis Study Group
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1996-11)PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% (Ciloxan) with a standard therapy regimen (fortified tobramycin, 1.3%-cefazolin, 5.0%) for ... -
Studies on ecology and epidemiological importance of glossina swynnertoni austen, near Aitong, Maasai Mara, South Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1997)Different trap designs and colours were tested for G. swynnertoni. A turquoise blue colour variation of the Siamese trap was adopted as the standard for sampling. Further trap tests showed the turquoise blue Triangular ... -
Child Abuse and Neglect, Chapter 27 In: child Health
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology, Neuropsychiatric Institute, University of California, Los Angeles,, 1997) -
A clinical trial of the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1997)Elevated blood pressure is a common problem in the United States. Recent survey data indicate that 24 percent of U.S. adults — approximately 43 million people — have hypertension and only 47 percent have optimal blood ... -
Pathological changes in calves that died from exper"mental water intoxication
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1997)The pathology of calves that died from experimental water Intoxication was investigated. Oedema of the brain and urinary bladder, and renal damage were significant path?logical findings in these calves. The findings were ... -
Nosocomial infection of the urinary tract: pattern of antibiotic use and drug resistance
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi., 1997-03)Nosocomial infection of the urinary tract is a long standing problem that pre-dates the antibiotic era. Hospitals have remained veritable reservoirs of bacteria with increased numbers and types resistant to antibiotic ... -
Post-operative pyrexia in an orthopaedic unit.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997-08)The causes of post operative pyrexia in an orthopaedic unit was studied prospectively in 520 patients who underwent surgery. Two hundred patients (38.4%) developed postoperative pyrexia as defined by having recorded high ... -
Screening and early detection for prostate cancer.
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997-10)Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men. Mortality due to prostate cancer has continued to increase over the past five decades despite all the different options of treatment at the disposal of the urologist, ...