Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Othieno-Abinya, NA"
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The consistent association between Epstein-Barr virus and Hodgkin's disease in children in Kenya.
Weinreb, M; Day, PJ; Niggli, F; Green, EK; Nyong'o, AO; Othieno-Abinya, NA; Riyat, MS; Raafat, F; Mann, JR (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 ... -
Experience with colorectal carcinoma from a single oncology clinic in Nairobi
Othieno-Abinya, NA; Lule, GN; Mlombe, YB; Abwao, HO; Kiarie, GW (University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)Background: Colorectal cancer ranks eleventh amongst cancers in Kenya. Whereas early cancer is highly curable, advanced disease is generally incurable. Adjuvant chemotherapy reduces the relapse rate and improves survival ... -
A review of Kenya’s cancer policies to improve access to cancer testing and treatment in the country
Makau-Barasa, LK; Greene, S; Othieno-Abinya, NA; Wheeler, SB; Skinner, A; Bennett, AV (Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020-01-18)BACKGROUND: Cancer is the third-leading cause of mortality in Kenya, resulting in unique challenges to the country's health system. An increase in the number of cancer cases in Kenya over the past decade resulted in ... -
Vincristine neuropathy as seen in a single oncology clinic in Nairobi. Kenya Association of Physicians symposium in Haematology/Oncology
Othieno-Abinya, NA; Nyabola, LO (University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 1999-10) -
What do you know about cancer? Prostate Cancer (Booklet)
Othieno-Abinya, NA; Byakika, B; Abwao, HO; Wanjohi, E; Baraza, R (University of Nairobi,Faculty of Medicine, 2006)