EDITORIAL

Role of cardiovascular intervention in the practice of cardiology

R. Mathenge                                                                                                                                                           

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Percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy in juvenile mitral stenosis

G.O. Yonga and P. Bonhoeffer                                                                                                                            

172

Abstract

Metabolic control of type-2 diabetic patients commonly treated with sulphonylureas in a developing country

C.E. Ezenwaka                                                                                                                                                       

175

Abstract

Male condom use in Tanzania: results from a national survey

S.H. Kapiga and J.L.P. Lugalla                                                                                                                          

181

Abstract

Malnutrition and iron deficiency in lactating women in urban slum

communities from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

J. Haidar, N.M. Muroki, A.M. Omwega and G. Ayana                                                                                   

191

Abstract

Determinants of hyperleptinaemia in an African population

M. Njelekela, S. Kuga, J. Hiraoka, Z. Masesa, J. Ntogwisangu, Y. Mashalla,

K. Ikeda, J. Mtabaji, Y. Nara, Y. Yamori And K. Tsuda                                                                                  

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Abstract

Risk factors for stroke and use of echocardiography in diagnosis: a review

A.J. Kinsara                                                                                                                                                            

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Abstract

Effects of theophylline administration and intracranial abnormalities on protective head turning response in preterm infants

A.Wasunna                                                                                                                                                             

204

Abstract

Prevalence and risk factors of smoking among secondary school students in Nairobi

D.H.O. Kwamanga, J.A. Odhiambo and E.I. Amukoye                                                                                   

207

Abstract

Antimicrobial susceptibility in community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults

S. Kariuki, J. Muyodi, B. Mirza, W. Mwatu and J.J.D. Daniels                                                                    

213

Abstract

Arcobacter butzlieri strains from poultry abattoir effluent in Nigeria

K.O. Amisu, A.O. Coker, S.L.W. On and R.D. Isokpehi                                                                                   

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Abstract

Letter to the Editor-in-Chief                                                                                                                                 

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