Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The prevalence of Post menopausal Osteoporosis in Black Kenyan Women in Proceedings of the 5th East and Central, ,South Africa Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society International Conference,22-27, Feb. 2003, Mombasa Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,, 2004) -
Improving the Quality of Care During Labour and Delivery: The Use of the Partograph in Proceedings of the 5thECSA Obst.Gyn.Society International Conference, 22-27, Feb. 2003, Mombasa Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,, 2003) -
Underutilized technology in infertility management:
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,, 2013) -
Randomised controlled trial of intermittent preventive treatment in schoolchildren: impact on malaria, anaemia and school performance
(Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007) -
Interferon Regulatory Factor 1 Polymorphisms Previously Associated with Reduced HIV Susceptibility Have No Effect on HIV Disease Progression
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2013)INTRODUCTION: Interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) is induced by HIV early in the infection process and serves two functions: transactivation of the HIV-1 genome and thus replication, and eliciting antiviral innate ... -
Knowledge, attitude and dental cultural practices among the Kamba community
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2008)Cultural practices are indigenous traditions, practices and beliefs carried out by various communities worldwide for various reasons. For instance, for beauty reasons, social class, therapeutic reasons, transition from one ... -
Radiographic yield: Criteria and Rationale for prescribing Bilateral Bitewings Radiographs
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2008)Introduction: The use of bilateral bite wings (BBW) radiographs greatly improves the diagnosis of inter-proximal caries lesions. Objective: To evaluate the prescription pattern and yield of bilateral bitewing radiographs ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of patients on plaque and calculus as causative agents of Periodontal disease.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2008)Epidemiological studies have shown that prevalence extent and severity of gingivitis is strongly associated with levels of plaque. Calculus aids in plaque accumulation and is therefore central on the causation of ... -
Dental Caries Experience among HIV positive 6 – 12years old children attending comprehensive care center, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2008)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is a major global public health problem. More than 95% of HIV –infected people live in developing countries; hence management of the infection has become one of the priority ... -
Relationship with age of cancer patient, gender and type of tumor
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Pleomorphic Salivary Adenoma–Demographic Characteristics at Nairobi University Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)BACKGROUND: Pleomorphic salivary adenoma (PSA) is the commonest benign (mixed) tumor of salivary gland that presents as slow growing, painless, rubbery mass, in mouth or face. It may lead to difficult in swallowing, speaking, ... -
Effects of use of latex rubber gloves by dental students at the dental school, faculty of dental sciences
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2008)Introduction: Latex is the material that rubber gloves are made of. The powder inside gloves and even the latex itself may elicit a latex reaction on the handler of the gloves or the patient. Latex reactions have become ... -
Intracranial tumour presenting with facial pain
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1989-04) -
Incidence rates of head and neck cancers in Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2006)Although there are a number of papers on head and neck cancers in Kenya, there is a need for national data on the incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with these malignancies. The Nairobi Cancer registry (NCR) was ... -
Transformation of Cheilitis Glandularis into Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)Objectives: Cheilitis glandularis (CG) is essentially a clinical diagnosis of rare origin that has a predilection for males. Its aetiology is poorly understood. It is described as a benign inflammatory disorder of the ... -
Diagnosis of oral and cutaneous Kaposi’s sarcoma in Africa: Challenges involving histology and molecular detection
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Medical Emergency Preparedness among Dental Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)Objective: To investigate the preparedness levels among dental practitioners in Nairobi city to manage medical emergencies that may occur in their dental clinics. Setting: The central business district in Nairobi city. ... -
Unusual cause of severe muscle stiffness: Historical aspects of genetics.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2000) -
The Pattern and Tools of violence Used in the Post- election Violence in Kenya
(School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2010)