Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Congenital anterior subluxation of the knee
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Influence of beta-blockade with beta-1-selectivity or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity on some metabolic responses to exercise.
(1993)Beta-blockers that are non-selective, beta-1-selective or possess intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA) are thought to differ in their effects on serum potassium, glucose and lactate during exercise. In a randomized, ... -
Spontaneous occurrence of leptomonads in human bone marrow aspirate - case report.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1983-04) -
The acute leukaemias.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1986-11) -
Pulse oximetry in preterm infants
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine, 1987-09)One hundred and twenty five measurements of arterial oxygen saturation (Stcao2) obtained with a transcutaneous pulse oximeter were compared with direct arterial oxygen tension (Pao2) in 13 preterm infants with predominantly ... -
More active participation by radiographers in the radiography of trauma.
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Practical methods of minimizing the radiation risk
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Early expression profile of inflammatory markers and kidney allograft status.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2013-05)Cellular rejection after renal transplantation, in general, occurs as a result of an interaction between immunologic processes that maintain graft tolerance versus allograft rejection. A potential mechanism that triggers ... -
Semen analysis parameters: experiences and insight into male infertility at a tertiary care hospital in Punjab.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2013-05)OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of low sperm count including oligospermia and azoospermia in male infertile population, and to assess the pattern and distribution of abnormal semen parameters in infertile ... -
C-reactive protein and bacterial infection in preterm infants
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine, 1990-03)Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration was measured by a new solid phase ligand-binding radiometric monoclonal antibody immunoassay in a prospective study of 193 consecutively born preterm infants. In 104 with no ... -
Morbidity and outcome of low birthweight babies of adolescent mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2002-10)Objectives: To compare the morbidity and outcome of low birthweight babies (birthweight < 2000 gm) of adolescent (age < 20 years) and older mothers. Design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Setting: The newborn Unit of ... -
Low birth weight babies: socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of adolescent mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2002-10)Objectives: To compare some socio-demographic and obstetric factors between adolescent mothers (aged below 20 years) and older mothers of low birthweight (birthweight < 2000 gm) babies. Design: Cross sectional descriptive ... -
Mechanisms of centrally induced vasodepressor response in cats after lateral ventricular administration of whole venom of Dendroaspis angusticeps - Part I
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Effects of theophylline administration and intracranial abnormalities on protective head turning response in preterm infants
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2003-04)Objective: To determine effects of theophylline therapy for recurrent apnoea of prematurity and abnormal early (within the first 24 hours) cranial ultrasound abnormalities on protective neck turning response in preterm ... -
Microwave histoprocessing versus conventional histoprocessing.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2008)The aim of the study is to compare the histologic quality of the microwave histoprocessing with that of conventional method and to determine its positive impact on turnaround times and reduction of costs of tissue processing. ... -
Cryptococcal autofluorescence on fine needle aspiration cytology of lymph node.
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Morphometric evaluation of endometrial blood vessels.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2008)Five hundred endometrial specimens were studied to document the changes in blood vessels in various phases of menstrual cycle, menstrual disturbances and in unexplained infertility. Sixty-three cases were taken as control ... -
The effects of maternal and infant vitamin A supplementation on vitamin A status: a randomised trial in Kenya.
(2007)Postpartum vitamin A supplementation of mothers and infants is recommended, but the efficacy has been questioned. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Kenyan mother-infant pairs were randomised to maternal vitamin ... -
Pseudohypoparathyroidism: a case report
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An autopsy case of renal candidiasis.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2009)Systemic candidiasis is the most frequently encountered opportunistic fungal infection, the kidneys being primarily affected in 80% of the cases. Most of the cases are fatal, diagnosed either very late for effective ...
