Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Foetal movements: value in monitoring high-risk pregnancies.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1988) -
Retinal hemorrhages in kala-azar.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1982-09) -
Glioblastoma multiform in a dermoid cyst of the ovary.
(Department of Pathology, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1989)Malignant transformation is reported in less than 2% of benign cystic teratomas. Although all the elements can undergo this transformation, it is most often seen in squamous epithelium. The malignancy of neural elements ... -
Effect of prolactin on isolated rabbit myometrium
(1974)Reports in recent years that normal levels of human chorionic somato-mammotrophin (HCS) in cases of threatened abortion are associated with continuation of pregnancy (Genazzani, Aubert, Casoli, Fioretti & Felber, 1969; ... -
Sexual maturation and fertility issues among high school males in rural Embu, Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1989)A total of 198 high school boys ranging in age from 16 to 20 years in Embu District were interviewed on various fertility-related issues. The study sought information on reproduction-knowledge, attitudes and practices ... -
Hairy cell leukaemia (leukaemic reticuloendotheliosis) at Kenyatta National Hospital (case reports
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1983-02) -
Legal termination of pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital using prostaglandin F2 alpha in mid trimester.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1989)This study describes 58 cases of legal termination of pregnancy done in the acute gynaecology ward, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, over a 4 year period. The ward handles 20-40 new cases of incomplete abortion ... -
Congenital condylomata acuminata with meconium staining of amniotic fluid and fetal hydrocephalus: case report.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1989)An infant was born with condylomata acuminata by caesarean section to a mother who had the same disease during the antenatal period. Prior to delivery amniocentesis done to obtain fluid for surfactant test revealed meconium ... -
Congenital condylomata acuminata with meconium staining of amniotic fluid and fetal hydrocephalus: case report.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1989-06)An infant was born with condylomata acuminata by caesarean section to a mother who had the same disease during the antenatal period. Prior to delivery amniocentesis done to obtain fluid for surfactant test revealed meconium ... -
A needs assessment study of traditional birth attendants in rural Kenya.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)For several reasons traditional birth attendants (TBAs) still deliver the majority of women in many developing areas of the world. A needs assessment study of TBAs serving one area of Kenya was conducted for the purpose ... -
Autotransfusion--a reappraisal
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Kaposi's sarcoma associated with hairy cell leukaemia
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1983-04)The case is described of a patient with hairy cell leukaemia who later developed Kaposi's sarcoma. This association has not been reported before and the coexistence of hairy cell leukaemia with another tumour is very rare. ... -
Mortality in acute gynecology: a developing country perspective.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)Over a 20-month period 109 deaths were recorded in the Acute Gynecology Ward, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi; a rate of 5 deaths per month. Forty-one percent of the deaths were directly attributable to pregnancy and ... -
An update haemophilia and haemophiloid disorders in Anglophone African countries.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1983-08) -
Carcinoma of the vulva in Kenyans
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available.
