Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Influence Of Age On Gallbladder Morphometry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Morphometric properties of the gallbladder such as length, diameter and volume are determinants of gallbladder function. These parameters are altered with age and may explain the age-related reduction in gallbladder co ... -
Involvement of multiple cell lineages in Atherogenesis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Atherogenesis is a multicellular event. Early reports concentrated on the role of endotheliocytes, monocyte - macrophages and smooth muscle cells. Recognition of the immuno-inflammatory nature of the process, however, ... -
Lessons from a case of tubal twin pregnancy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Unilateral tubal twin pregnancy illustrates and amplifies fundamental phenomena in developmental and reproductive anatomy. Knowledge of this condition is also important to practicing obstetricians and gynaecologists ... -
Reappraisal Of The Structure Of Arterial Tunica Adventitia And Its Involvement In Atherosclerosis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tunica adventitia was previously considered an inert fibrous layer only involved in nutritional and physical support of the arterial wall. Recent studies reveal that it is an important dynamic layer actively involved in ... -
Differential Effects Of Chronic Iron Deficiency Anaemia On Junctional And Labyrinthine Zones Of Placenta In Sprague Dawely Rat
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Iron deficiency anaemia causes adverse pregnancy outcome. Studies reveal its generalized effects on histomorphometry of the placenta, without details on specific zones nor effect of gestational age. These data are important ... -
Sex Differences In Diameter Of The Coronary Sinus Ostium: Correlation With Weight Of The Heart
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Diameter of the coronary sinus ostium is important in the designing of cannulation devices used in cardiac resynchronization therapy and percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty. Population variation of the diameter may ... -
Geometric Features of Vertebrobasilar Arterial System in Adult Black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)SUMMARY: Geometric features of vertebrobasilar system influence occurrence of posterior circulation atherosclerosis, aneurysms, stroke and neuroradiological procedures. These features show ethnic variation, but data from ... -
Hibiscus Extract Mitigates Salt Induced Carotid Adventitial Changes In Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The tunica adventitia is an active vascular compartment that actively participates in modulation of vascular structure, function and pathophysiology. Adventitial thickness has recently been accepted as a ... -
Infection in pregnancy; understanding impact on placental microenvironment and preterm birth: a review
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Pregnancy increases susceptibility to and severity of infections caused by certain microbes and parasites. The presence of these infectious agents at the maternofetal interface may lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes ... -
Morphology of the Left Atrial Appendage: Prevalence and Gender Difference in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ntroduction The left atrial appendage is the site of origin of thrombi in 90% of cardioembolic stroke. Although literature reports a higher risk of cardioembolic stroke among blacks and females, it is unclear whether ... -
Sex differences in histomorphology of the human carotid body
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)Knowledge of sex differences in the histomorphology of the carotid body is important in understanding observed differences in respiratory function and disorders. There are few studies on sex differences in the carotid body. ... -
The relation of the extracranial spinal accessory nerve to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the internal jugular vein. Cranial Maxillofac Trauma Reconstruction
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The spinal accessory nerve (SAN) exhibits variant anatomy in its relation to the internal jugular vein (IJV) as well as the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). These variations are important in locating the nerve during ... -
Pattern of stroke in a rural Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The pattern of stroke in rural population differs from that in urban ones. Although there are many studies on this condition in sub-Saharan Africa, few studies about stroke pattern in a Kenyan rural area exist.. This study ... -
Placental Structure in Preterm Birth Among HIV-Positive Versus HIV-Negative Women in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Recent data suggest that in addition to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, use of antiretroviral therapy ... -
Aortic arch origin of the vertebral artery may have clinical implications
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The vertebral artery usually arises from the 1st part of the subclavian artery. Variant origin may include the aortic arch, common, internal or external carotid arteries or a branch of the subclavian ... -
Anatomical Pattern of Dorsal Metatarsal Arteries in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019-05)Introduction Knowledge of anatomical variations in the origin and in the course of the dorsal metatarsal arteries (DMTAs) is valuable for many procedures, including reconstructive surgeries and flap selection. However, ... -
An Audit of Dorsal Morphology of 30 Adult-Paired Cadaveric Calcaneal Specimen – An Osteological Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The calcaneus exhibits variations of articular facets and calcaneal sulcus width. These variations influence occurrence of osteoarthritic conditions, which have significant prevalence in our setting, ... -
Conceptual framework for establishing the African Stroke Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Africa is the world's most genetically diverse, second largest, and second most populous continent, with over one billion people distributed across 54 countries. With a 23% lifetime risk of stroke, Africa has some of the ... -
Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)Background: A Cross-sectional Rapid Situational Assessment of People Who Inject Drug (PWIDs) applying Respondent Driven sampling techniques (RDS) was used to recruit subjects/participants in a study aimed at assessing HIV ... -
COVID-19 Pandemic: Is Africa Different?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)COVID-19 has now spread to all the continents of the world with the possible exception of Antarctica. However, Africa appears different when compared with all the other continents. The absence of exponential growth and the ...
