Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Anticoagulation therapy
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Every junior doctor will have to prescribe some form of anticoagulation therapy for their patients. Foundation year 1 doctors should be familiar with the use of warfarin and heparin as anticoagulants, and be able to prescribe ... -
Accelerated Suppression of Primary Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in HIV-Infected Infants Initiating Lopinavir/Ritonavir-Based Versus Nevirapine-Based Combination Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)We compared primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and suppression between Kenyan human immunodeficiency virus–infected infants starting nevirapine-based vs lopinavir/ritonavir-based antiretroviral regimens. Although ... -
A review of 74 patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma at a tertiary referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Introduction Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of plasma cells. We aimed to carry out a retrospective audit to describe clinical and laboratory features of patients newly ... -
Primary immunodeficiency diagnosed at autopsy: a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07-04)BACKGROUND: DiGeorge syndrome may manifest as severe immunodeficiency diagnosed at infancy. The diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency is based on characteristic clinical features, immunophenotyping by flow cytometry, ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services among University Students in Kenya
(2014)Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is recognized as a critical component of effective HIV prevention initiative and has therefore been promoted nationally and within universities in Kenya. Upon successful counselling ... -
Elevation of Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 Levels, but Not Angiopoietin 2, in the Plasma of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected African Women with Clinical Kaposi Sarcoma.
(2014-07)Circulating levels of endothelial activation biomarkers are elevated in during infection with human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) and may also be increased in Kaposi sarcoma (KS). We compared 23 HIV-1-seropositive women ... -
Pooling sera to reduce the cost of HIV surveillance: a feasibility study in a rural Kenyan district
(University of Nairobi,, 1998)Seroprevalence studies are crucial in HIV control programs but too expensive at district level. We evaluated the applicability of pooling sera and how it can reduce cost and affect accuracy at district level. 740 ... -
Diuretics
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)Diuretics enhance the rate of excretion of sodium ions (Na+) and water. They are usually taken in the morning so that diuresis does not intrude upon sleep. Diuretics are divided into groups based on their mechanism and ... -
Prevention And Early Detection Of Paediatric Cancers
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External Built Residential Environment Characteristics that Affect Mental Health of Adults
(University of Nairobi, 2014)External built residential environment characteristics include aspects of building design such as types of walls, doors and windows, green spaces, density of houses per unit area, and waste disposal facilities. Neighborhoods ... -
Cross-Sectional Household Surveys of Diarrhoeal Diseases— A Comparison of Data from the Control of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Demographic and Health Surveys Programmes
(University of Nairobi,, 1993-06)Cross-sectional household surveys are extensively used for data collection, priority setting and programme evaluation in developing countries. They are now being promoted to assess a number of health care interventions ... -
cancer Prevention And Early Detection
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Minimal cross-infection risk through Icare rebound tonometer probes: a useful tool for IOP-screenings in developing countries
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)Aims Recently, a new rebound tonometer has been introduced into the market, which might be useful for glaucoma screenings in developing countries. Disposable probes, that are potentially reusable, are recommended ... -
Providing effective pain management
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Pain is a common presenting symptom, both in primary and secondary care. For over 30 years, studies of adult patients have consistently demonstrated inadequacies in the treatment of acute pain in the postoperative period. ... -
The Cerebro-placental Ratio as a Prognostic Factor of Foetal Outcome in Patients with Third Trimester Hypertension
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can cause complications in both the maternal and fetal circulations resulting in poor fetal outcome. These circulations can be safely and non-invasively assessed using arterial ... -
Successful Discontinuation of the Placebo Arm and Provision of an Effective HIV Prevention Product After a Positive Interim Efficacy Result: The Partners PrEP Study Experience
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Dissemination of research results to study participants and stakeholders and provision of proven effective products in the immediate post-trial period are core elements of the conduct of biomedical HIV prevention ... -
Compartmentalized Cytomegalovirus Replication and Transmission in the Setting of Maternal HIV-1 Infection
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with adverse outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–exposed infants. Determinants of vertical CMV transmission in the setting of maternal HIV-1 infection ... -
Assessment on the Quality and Influence of Tropical Storage Conditions on Amoxicillin Formulations Marketed in Ethiopia
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O028 Role of Technology In Creating Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness Among School-Going Children In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cardiovascular disease in Kenya and mainly affects school-going children. As a preventable disease, its incidence may be significantly reduced by educating the community on ... -
O029 Patterns And Clinical Manifestations Of Tuberculous Myocarditis: A Systematic Review Of Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tuberculosis is a rare cause of myocarditis. It is, however, associated with a high mortality when it occurs and is often diagnosed at post-mortem. Although case reports have been documented, comprehensive reviews compiling ...