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What is the appropriate age range of individuals to be included in a survey to estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichia sis?
(2011)
Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is$15 years.
This study sought to establish the appropriate age range of ...
Pit and fissure sealants: knowledge, attitude and use by dentists in Nairobi
(2009)
Objective: To study the Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants by Dentists in Nairobi. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which was done between May and June 1999. ...
Presenting complaints of Patients seeking Periodontal treatment
(2002-03)
Presenting complaints (PCs) by patients are important in the management of any disease including periodontal diseases; and they also assist in the planning of health care programs. Limited data is available In Africa ...
Pre-extraction photographs in the selection of artificial teeth
(2010)
Objective: To explore the validity of using pre-extraction facial photographs in the selection of artificial anterior denture teeth.
Design: A cross-sectional analytical study.
Setting: Faculty of Dentistry and WHO ...
Some optical properties of resin composite veneer materials: a pilot study
(2008)
Objective: To evaluate the optical properties of some specimen materials with a view to establishing its behaviour under dry-storage and wet-storage conditions. The transmission of light through translucent composite ...
Patterns of Agrochemical Handling and Community Response in Central Kenya
(1993-05)
During the last decade, importation and use of pesticides and fertilizers in Kenya has more than tripled. Improper handling of these chemicals by the small scale farmers continues to pose untold health risks. In an effort ...
Effects of Valcyclovir on markers of disease Progression in Postpartum Women Co-Infected with HIV-1 andHerpes Simplex Virus-2
(2012-06)
Objective:
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) suppression has been shown to reduce HIV-1 disease progression in nonpregnant
women and men, but effects on pregnant and postpartum women have not been described.
Methods:
We ...
Utility of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Screening Tools in Identifying HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy in Western Kenya: Pilot Testing
(2010)
Background/Aim: Neuropathy is the most common neurologic complication of HIV but is widely under-diagnosed in resource-constrained settings. We aimed to identify tools that accurately distinguish individuals with moderate/severe ...
Sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi
(2000-02)
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi.
Design:
Prospective open label extension study.
Setting:
Urology clinics at the Nairobi Hospital, ...
A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project to Prevent Neonatal Deaths in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2013)
Neonatal deaths account for 43% of under-S childhood deaths in Kenya. Most infants are born at home, and many of them die at home unaccounted for, often during the first week of life. Previous studies in which community ...