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Splenic aspiration; experience in Kenya.
(1983)
We describe the technique of splenic aspiration in 113 patients presenting with splenomegaly. It was used initially to establish a diagnosis, and in those patients with kala azar, to follow the response of the parasites ...
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Africa.
(1997)
PIP:
With the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women higher than 35% in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the number of HIV-infected children will continue to grow. It is estimated that almost 70% of the approximately ...
The need for continuing professional development
(2007-08)
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East African Journal of Ophthalmology August 2007
EDITORIAL
The need for continuing professional development
Continuing professional development (CPD) refers to the means by which members of
professional associations ...
Child nutritional status and maternal factors in an urban slum in Nairobi, Kenya
(2005)
Objective: To assess the relationship between maternal factors and child nutritional status among children aged 6-36 months.
Design: Cross sectional descriptive survey.
Setting: Urban slum settlement in Nairobi, ...
Transperineal Trucut needle biopsy of the prostate: A prospective Study
(1990-12)
A prospective study involving ninety (90) transperineal TruCut Tm needle biopsies of the prostate in eighty (80) patients has revealed that the repeated use of this needle until it becomes ineffective does not affect its ...
clinical application of tumour makers
(2009)
Background: Tumour markers have made a difference to oncology practice. They can be used in screening, diagnosis, prognostication and assessment of treatment efficacy. Reports on tumour marker usage suggest that many ...
THE UPTAKE OF ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC ACTIVmES AMONG FEMALE'SEX WORKERS AND IMPACT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR: INSIGHTS FROM, AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
(2004)
Introduction: The growing rate of HIV infection particularly among women in 'subSaharan African region suggests the need tor a. broader framework for prevention and care efforts. In particular, the socio-economic context ...
Clinico-Histopathologic types of Maxillofacial Malignancies with emphasis on sarcomas:
(2011-02)
round: Sarcomas are malignant neoplasms that occur anywhere in the human body. Though their occurrence in the head and neck region is rare vis-a-vis other malignancies, their presence is of tremendous concern due to their ...
Evaluation of a Portable Blood Lead Analyzer as an Alternative to Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
(2008)
Objective: To evaluate LeadCare II analyzer, a portable electro-analytical instrument used to rapidly analyze blood lead levels (BLL) in children, and compare it to gold standard, graphite furnace atomic absorption ...
Comparison of sonography with venography in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis
(2007)
Objective: To compare the findings of venous sonography with contrast venography in the detection of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs.
Design: Prospective study.
Setting: The Kenyatta National Hospital, ...