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Chronic bilateral heel pain in a child with Sever disease: case report and review of literature.

Sitati, Fred C.; Kingori, J. (University of Nairobi,Department of Orthopaedic surgery, 2009-12)

We are presenting a case report of a 10-year-old male with a 1 year history of bilateral heel pain. Sever disease is self limiting condition of calcaneal apophysis. It is the most common cause of heel pain in the growing ...

Spontaneous Vitreous Hemorrhage in Children

Sudhalkar, A; Chhablani, J; Jalali, S; Mathai, A; Pathengay, A (University of Nairobi, 2013-08-06)

PURPOSE: To determine the clinical profile, causes, and outcomes of "spontaneous" vitreous hemorrhage in children (<18 years). DESIGN: Retrospective computer-assisted chart review. METHODS: Charts of 124 eyes ...

1971-Students and protest

University of Nairobi (Daily Nation, 1971)

Strength training in endurance runners.

Taipale, RS; Mikkola, J; Nummela, A; Vesterinen, V; Capostagno, B; Walker, S; Gitonga, D; Kraemer, WJ; Häkkinen, K (2010)

This study examined effects of periodized maximal versus explosive strength training and reduced strength training, combined with endurance training, on neuromuscular and endurance performance in recreational endurance ...

Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers

Jenkins, Rachel; Othieno, Caleb; Okeyo, Stephen; Aruwa, Julyan; Kingora, James; Jenkins, Ben (2013-09-30)

Abstract Background Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, ...

[The Treatment Of Sickle Cell Disease].

Aluoch, JR. (University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1984-06-23)

Homozygous Beta+-thalassemia In A Dutch Teenager: Haematological, Clinical, And Genetic Observations. A Case Report.

Aluoch, JR; Hamming, HD; Nijenhuis, NE; Bakioglu, I (University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1988-04)

Urethral Trichomonas vaginalis infection and HIV-1 transmission.

Jackson, DJ; Rakwar, JP; Bwayo, JJ; Kreiss, JK; Moses, S. (University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1997)

The authors' previous study of 504 male workers in Mombasa, Kenya, provides further documentation of an association between urethral infection and increased shedding of HIV in semen. In this study, Trichomonas vaginalis ...

Studies On The Haemolytic Complement Of The Dromedary Camel (camelus Dromedarius). I. Classical Pathway Haemolytic Activity In Serum.

Olaho-Mukani, W; Nyang'ao, JN,; Kimani, JK; Omuse, JK (University of NairobiBiochemistry and Immunology, 1995-06)

Classical pathway haemolytic complement (CPHC) of the dromedary was assayed under standardised conditions. A total of 14 indicator systems of red blood cells (RBC) and haemolysins were investigated. Highest CH50 titre was ...

Fabrication And Characterization Of Microwave Immunosensors Based On Organic Semiconductors With Nanogold-labeled Antibody.

Li, F; Klemer, DP; Kimani, JK; Mao, S; Chen, J; Steeber, DA. (University of NairobiDepartment of Electrical Engineering, 2008)

Microelectronic biosensors hold great promise for rapid, sensitive and specific in vitro point-of-care immunodiagnostics. In particular, sensors fabricated using organic semiconductors have attractive advantages-such as ...

Biomolecular Immobilization Onto Microwave Gaas Field-effect Transistor Gate Metal - Biomed 2009.

Klemer, DP; Kimani, JK; Pietz, BC (University of NairobiVeterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2009)

Integration of high-frequency solid-state microelectronic devices into biomedical applications is becoming increasingly attractive. The high sensitivity of microwave devices to local changes in electromagnetic fields makes ...

Delaying Sexual Debut As A Strategy For Reducing Hiv Epidemic In Kenya.

Onsomu, EO; Kimani, JK; Abuya, BA; Arif, AA; Moore, D; Duren-Winfield, V; Harwell, G. (University of NairobiVeterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2013-06-17)

The study purpose was to determine the association between sexual debut and HIV sero-status, and factors contributing to a positive HIV sero-status. Retrospective cross-sectional data from the Kenya Demographic and Health ...

Malignant lymphoma in Kenya: Pattern and pathology (excluding Burkitt's lymphoma).

Kasili Edward G.; Bowry, TR. (University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1977-09)

Marital Status And Risk Of Hiv Infection In Slum Settlements Of Nairobi, Kenya: Results From A Cross-sectional Survey.

Kimani, JK; Ettarh, R; Ziraba, AK; Yatich, N. (University of NairobiAfrican Population and Health Research Center., 2013-03-17)

Kenya still faces major challenges due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study examined the association between marital status and risk of HIV infection in urban slums of Nairobi. Data were derived from a cross-sectional ...

UoN Alumni Newsletter (August, 2013)

University of Nairobi Alumni Association (Uon Alumni Association, 2013-08)

UONAA HAS MADE GREAT STRIDES The University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) has made major milestones since the publication of the last issue of this Newsletter This issue, therefore, highlights the most important ...

Studies on schistosomiasis in western Kenya: I. Evidence for immune-facilitated excretion of schistosome eggs from patients with Schistosoma mansoni and human immunodeficiency virus coinfections

Karanja, DM; Colley, DG; Nahlen, BL; Ouma, JH; Secor, WE (University of Nairobi,Center for HIV prevention and Research, 1997-05)

Persons employed as vehicle washers in the town of Kisumu, Kenya are exposed for several hours each day to water in Lake Victoria that contains Schistosoma mansoni-infected Biomphalaria pherifferi snails. This results in ...