Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Current trends in chemotherapy of leukaemias lymphomas and multiple myeloma
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1976-09) -
On the significance of red cell basophilic stippling.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1977-07) -
Hepatitis B antigen--a review.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1978-08) -
Psychological aspects of the paediatric cancer patients
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pathology, 2006-09) -
Management of leukaemia in a developing country (Kenya).
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1978-09) -
A comparison of the costs of manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) and evacuation and curettage (E and C) in the treatment of early incomplete abortions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993)PIP: Limited access to safe abortion is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in the developing world. Hospitals are often overwhelmed by the large number of women presenting for treatment of the complications ... -
Congenital pure red cell aplasia. (Case reports from Kenya
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Manual vacuum aspiration saves lives
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993)PIP: In Kenya, where abortion remains illegal except in cases where the mother's life is in danger, incomplete illegal abortion accounts for over 25% of all hospital admissions. In Kenyatta National Hospital's 100-bed ... -
Acute Aflataoxicosis: Case Report
(Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2005)The objective of this presentation is to document the salient clinical findings in a case of aflatoxicosis and to review the literature on the same so as to increase the index of suspicion, enhance early diagnosis and ... -
Management of recurrent cervical cancer: the place of ultra-radical surgery
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993-06)Although mortality from cervical cancer has decreased substantially the incidence of recurrent disease, at 35-50%, remains unaltered. Many more young patients are seen with recurrent cervical cancer today. This paper reviews ... -
Various pathological manifestations of leprosy: a multidisciplinary study
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Induced abortion in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Services, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993-06)Unsafe abortions and their complications are a major cause of maternal mortality. Hospital based studies from most African countries confirm that up to 50% of maternal deaths are due to abortion. This paper reviews problem ... -
Socio-economic client characteristics and consequences of abortion in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1995-05)In Nairobi, 281 women presenting with alleged miscarriage were subdivided in the following subgroups, 91 spontaneous abortions (group 1), 152 suspected induced abortions (group 2) and 38 admittedly induced abortions (group ... -
Oral combination chemotherapy in the treatment of AIDS-associated Hodgkin's disease
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pathology, 2005-02)OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of an oral combination chemotherapy regimen administered to patients with AIDS-associated Hodgkin's disease. DESIGN: Prospective, pilot phase II clinical trial. SETTING: Consecutive ... -
Introduction of afterloading low dose-rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1992-04)The Amersham afterloading low dose-rate brachytherapy system for cervical cancer was introduced in Kenya in 1986. The long intrauterine and medium size vaginal applicators were the most frequently used. Complications were ... -
Strategies To Overcome Myelotoxic Therapy For The Treatment Of Burkitt's And Aids-related Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pathology, 2005)Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. BACKGROUND: Strategies to circumvent or lessen the myelotoxicity associated with combination chemotherapy may improve the ... -
Factors influencing early perinatal mortality in a rural district hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-04)Early perinatal mortality (EPM) was prospectively analysed in a rural District Hospital during a 4 month period. 2,171 deliveries were recorded with an early perinatal mortality rate (EPMR) of 53/1000. Factors significantly ... -
High-risk human papillomavirus types in cytologically normal cervical scrapes from Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1992)Seventy-seven women with normal cervical cytology on routine visit to a family planning clinic in Nairobi, Kenya, were analysed for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) types by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). We applied a ... -
Quality Of Life: Aspects To Look For In Male Cancer Patients At A Referral Hospital In Kenya
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A study of mid-arm and chest circumferences as predictors of low birthweight
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1991-02)Nine hundred ninety-nine newborns were examined in order to determine the relationship between birthweight and mid-arm and chest circumstances. An early neonatal mortality rate of 51/1000 was recorded, being much higher ...
