Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical Composition of securidaca longepedunculata fresen. (polygalaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The search for new, safe and efficacious agents against malaria is of precedence. This is attributed to resistance of current chemotherapeutic agents to the malaria parasites and increased toxicity of currently available ... -
Medication-related risk factors for preterm birth in Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Premature infants contribute substantially to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource areas. Understanding the factors that contribute to pre-mature labour in these areas would greatly ... -
Antiplasmodial and phytochemical investigation of monanthotaxis parvifolia (oliv.) verdc ssp. Kenyensis verdc (annonaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Attention has recently shifted to ethnopharmacological study of plants as sources of alternative medicines. This approach has yielded clinically useful medicines particularly for the treatment of malaria. Upon literature ... -
Factors influencing infection prevention and control practices in Bamenda health district, Cameroon
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Infection transmission can be quite common, understandably due to patient/client care activities. Clients entering and leaving the hospital and also health personnel may disseminate infection from one department to ... -
Formulation development of generic rufinamide uncoated Tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction The Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare and one of the most severe forms of childhood epilepsy syndrome. The syndrome usually affects children between the ages of 1 and 8 years (typically between 3 and 5 ... -
An analysis of the pattern of orbital fractures at two referral teaching institutions in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background of the study Orbital fracture is a common injury accompanying mid-face trauma. The incidence of isolated orbital fractures ranges from 4 to 16% of facial fractures. Combined with other injuries including those ... -
Extratemporal facial nerve anatomical variations in cadavers at kenyatta national hospital mortuary
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: The facial nerve (FN) is the seventh cranial nerve (CN). It is a mixed nerve with motor supply to the facial muscles being most crucial. It exhibits diversity in its course, dimensions and anatomic relations ... -
The pattern of ankle fractures in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by orthopeadic surgeons.The management is dependent on the extent of bony involement, soft tissue and ligamentous injury. Epidemiology of these ... -
Nursing research and evidence based practice: assessment, educational intervention and its outcome at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Nurses need not only to rely on their history and experience but also to critically examine what in nursing practice has beneficial outcomes for clients and which intervention works best (Roxburgh, 2006). ... -
Formulation development of ibuprofen using different gel bases
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: This study was done to formulate and evaluate the topical drug release variation of Ibuprofen 5% w/w gel using different gel bases. Dermatological biopharmaceutics aims at designing active drugs and ... -
Challenges facing adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes is a silent killer disease because many people live the disease without their knowledge, and for those who know about it, they have challenges managing its complications. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a complex ... -
Social economic determinants of unsafe sex among young women age 15-24 in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Sub-Saharan Africa has been severally affected by the HIV pandemic. Kenya has a high HIV burden with an estimated 100,000 new infections per year. In set ups with high HIV prevalence, unprotected sex puts young unmarried ... -
Challenges of feeding premature babies during the first six months of life: a survey on experiences by teenage mothers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Feeding of premature babies is a challenge and more so by teenage mothers. The challenges experienced by teenage mothers in regard to successful breastfeeding of premature babies are uniquely associated with ... -
P16 expression in subsets of Head and Neck squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Traditionally head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been regarded as a homogenous group of tumours that differ only by anatomic site. However, numerous studies have indicated that this is not the ... -
The Radiological pattern of Male Urethral strictures in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urethral stricture is one of the common causes of lower urinary tract obstruction in Africa. Its impact includes pain, disturbance in family and social life and complications include renal failure, and urethral carcinoma. ... -
Association between preoperative anxiety and hypotension during spinal anaesthesia In Women undergoing elective caesarean delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Spinal anaesthesia is the most popular form of regional anaesthesia used for Caesarean delivery in the world today; approximately 78% of women having a Caesarean section will receive regional anaesthesia (spinal ... -
Prevalence of sepsis among neonates admitted to Kisii level 5 hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Neonatal sepsis is the systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the presence of or as a result of suspected or proven infection during the first 28 days of life (18).Neonatal sepsis is the third most common ... -
Validity of bi-rads system mammography in detecting breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2015)In Kenya, breast cancer is the most common cancer reported among women at 17.5%1. In Nairobi, the incidence among women was reported at 23.3%, among all cancers for the period 2000- 20022. The diagnosis of breast cancer ... -
Factors associated with uptake of prostate cancer screening among patients seeking health care services at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Prostate cancer screening is not a common practice in Kenya in spite of prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Kenyan men .Majority of our patients therefore usually present in the ... -
Recormon (erythropoietin) and venofer (iron sucrose) compared to biosimilar products in management of renal anaemia in adults
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The kidneys are complex organs, and they are vital in maintaining normal body functions. The kidney has two main functions: blood filtration and production of hormones. These hormones help regulate blood pressure ...