Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Free flaps in a resource constrained environment: a five-year experience—outcomes and lessons learned
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction. Free flap surgery is a routine procedure in many developed countries with good surgical outcomes. In many developing countries, however, these services are not available. In this paper, we audit free flaps ... -
Otitis Media and Its Sequelae in Kenyan Schoolchildren.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to obtain representative Kenyan data on the point prevalence of acute otitis media (AOM) and its sequelae (otitis media with effusion [OME] and chronic suppurative otitis media ... -
The effect of a knowledge-based ergonomic intervention amongst administrators at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) and neck pain are part of the common work-related musculoskeletal disorders with a large impact on the affected person. Despite having a multifactorial aetiology, ergonomic factors play ... -
Qualitative analysis of preoperative assessment practices in elective surgery at Kenyatta and mater hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Preoperative patient assessment practice has been reported to vary with institutions and individual perioperative nurses. Aim: To evaluate preoperative assessment practices in two selected hospitals. Methodology ... -
An investigation of the antimicrobial activity of acmella caulirhiza
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Acmella caulirhiza is a plant that is used traditionally to treat sev eral disorders such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, toothache and earache, among others. I t is a small annual or perennial herb whose ... -
Safety and efficacy of antenatal iron supplementation in a malaria-endemic area in Kenya: A randomised trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Objectives: Whereas coverage of antenatal iron supplementation is low and benefits are uncertain, there are concerns that it can increase the burden of malaria, with potentially devastating effects on maternal and neonatal ... -
Morphology and Location of Surface Landmarks of Foramen Ovale in Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Foramen ovale is a surgically important aperture of the skull since it allows approach to and manipulation of the trigeminal ganglion as it lies in the Meckel’s cave. This transfacial approach, Hartel’s approach, requires ... -
Molecular interactions in the phenomenology of the onset of mental illness
(University of Nairobi, 1973-07)The requirements for a normal functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) are discussed with particular reference to the rigorous separation among central neurotransmitters. Any leak of a transmitter into synapses of ... -
Serum arylesterase isoenzymes in chronic hepatitis
(University of Nairobi, 1974)A new simple technique for the electrophoretic fractionation of arylesterase isoenzymes on cellulose acetate is described. Such a technique is a diagnostic tool in liver pathology insofar as it allows a differential ... -
Effects of synthalin on mitochondrial functions
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Synthalin, the decamethylene derivative of diguanide, Full-size image (2 K) has been used in the treatment of diabetes for several years. However, its use has been limited due to its liver toxicity. The present study was ... -
Reserpine as an uncoupling agent
(University of Nairobi, 1974)1. Reserpine, like the uncoupling agent, 2,4-dinitrophenol prevents oxidative phosphorylation but stimulates the rate at which oxygen is reduced. 2. Both reserpine and 2,4-dinitrophenol fail to stimulate oxygen uptake by ... -
Role of L-ascorbic acid in the reversal of the monoamine oxidase inhibition by caffeine
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Turbidimetric Procedure for Determination of Lipase Activity
(University of Nairobi, 1973-04)A method is described for turbidimetric assay of lipase activity. The substrate is a two-phase emulsion composed of a fairly homogenous dispersion of micelles of either triolein or olive oil. The de-emulsification of the ... -
Intussusception cases among children admitted to referral hospitals in Kenya, 2002–2013: implications for monitoring postlicensure safety of rotavirus vaccines in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To describe the epidemiology of intussusception before introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, we reviewed the records of 280 patients younger than 5 years who were hospitalized in Kenya between 2002 and 2013. The patients ... -
Herbal product processing practices of traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya- key informant interviews
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Herbalists in Kenya use self-taught processing practices which are inadequate. The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of selected practices used by herbalists during drug processing and to ... -
Clinical presentation of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Importance There is a trend toward treating conjunctival lesions suspected to be ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) based on the clinical impression. Objective To describe the presentation of OSSN and identify ... -
Our journey to build capacity to implement and study an intervention to reduce depression among pregnant, Kenyan adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Depression is the leading cause of disease burden in women of reproductive age.1,2,3 The prevalence of depression is high during the perinatal period, with worldwide estimates of 11- 18%.4,5,6 Depression during pregnancy ... -
Evaluation of antimalarial drug activity against p. Falciparum by an in vitro radioisotopic method
(University of Nairobi, 1982) -
In vitro response of Kenyan Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine in different media
(University of Nairobi, 1985)