Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Fosphenytoin For Seizure Prevention In Childhood Coma In Africa: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Purpose We conducted a double-blind trial to determine whether a single intramuscular injection of fosphenytoin prevents seizures and neurologic sequelae in children with acute coma. Methods We conducted this study at ... -
Periodicity In The Quantity And Ratio Of Pheromone Components In Volatile Emissions From Virgin Females Of The Spotted Stalk Borer Moth Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe).
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Volatile sex pheromone was collected from the extruded pheromone gland of females of the spotted stalk borer moth Chilo partellus and trapped on glass wool. The pheromone was collected from females on the night of eclosion, ... -
Constituents of the stem bark and twigs of Croton macrostachy(u)s.
(University of Nairobi., 1992)Croton macrostachys is used in East Africa to treat infestations, malaria and venereal diseases and as a blood coagulant. Analyses of stem bark and twigs yielded lupeol, betulin and 5 fatty acids as new components. In ... -
Community Pharmacy Users Characteristics Reasons For Visit To The Pharmacy And Perceptions Of The Role Of Community Pharmacists In Harare Zimbabwe.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Community pharmacists need information about their customers' needs, opinions and perceptions of themselves and their services, in order to serve them better. This study investigated the customers' perceptions of community ... -
Demography and histologic pattern of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-21)Background. Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is a common head and neck cancer worldwide. Objective. To determine the demographic characteristics of patients with laryngeal cancer, establish their tumor characteristics and ... -
Linking Women Who Test HIV-Positive in Pregnancy-Related Services to HIV Care and Treatment Services in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Prospective Cohort Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)INTRODUCTION: There has been insufficient attention to long-term care and treatment for pregnant women diagnosed with HIV. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: This prospective cohort study of 100 HIV-positive women recruited within ... -
Clinical and parasitological effects of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. Adams in fifteen patients with uncomplicated malaria.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This paper reports the findings of a clinical study of a herbal preparation of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. Adams against malaria, corroborated by in vitro antiplasmodial and cytotoxicity tests. In a non-controlled ... -
Assessment of hormonal receptors and Her-2/neu status in breast cancer using cell block: a case study
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Objective To report the expressions of estrogen receptor (ER), PR (progesterone receptor), and human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (Her-2/neu) in a breast cancer patient using cell block prepared from fine needle ... -
Nerve conduction abnormalities in Gullain Barre syndrome in Nairobi
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Assessment Of Voluntary Counseling And Testing Centers In Kenya. Potential Demand, Acceptability, Readiness, And Feasibility Of Integrating Family Planning Services Into VCT
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Kenya continues to experience a high HIV prevalence rate on the order of 15%. A key intervention strategy for reducing the HIV prevalence is the promotion and provision of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services ... -
11 Years Of Experience In Vitreoretinal Surgery Training In Nairobi, Kenya, From 2000 To 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Design Time series over 11 years. Participants 685 operations were performed over 11 years. Methods After the 1998 al-Qaeda bomb assault on the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University München ... -
Establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels For Interventional Procedures In Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)Purpose To quantify ionizing radiation exposure to patients during interventional procedures and establish national diagnostic reference levels (NDRLs) for clinical radiation exposure management. Methods The cumulative ... -
Determinants Of Exclusive Breastfeeding For Six Months In A Peri Urban Settlement Of Kangemi. A Qualitative Approach
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is the most effective preventive intervention for ensuring child survival. However, uptake of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. This study aimed at investigating factors ... -
Sexual Behaviour Of Heterosexual Men And Women Receiving Antiretroviral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis For HIV Prevention: A Longitudinal Analysis
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-12)Background Scarce data are available to assess sexual behaviour of individuals using antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. Increased sexual risk taking by individuals using effective HIV prevention ... -
African Journal of Rheumatology Systemic
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a worldwide burden whose seroprevalence is higher in developing countries with Cameroon being the third most affected country in Africa. HCV both a hepatotropic and ... -
Physiological mechanisms underlying the use of Garcinia Kola Heckel in the treatment of asthma
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)The article examines the physiological mechanisms underlying the use of Garcinia kola (GK) Heckel plant as an alternative medicine in the treatment of asthma. It discusses about asthma and the plant, which is popular in ... -
The antibiotic sensitivity pattern of s. aureus; an ocular normal flora
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Objective: To determine the changing of drug sensitivity patterns for s. aureas as the second commonest bacteria of the conjunctival normal fl ora in Nairobi, Kenya Design: Descriptive retrospective study Setting: ... -
Global: partnership. The effective PRIME II partnership model. Prioritizing the common good.
(University Of Nairobi, 2003)Like many large USAID global projects, PRIME II is designed for implementation by a consortium of partners who bring a broad set of complementary skills and capacities rarely available from a single organization. This is ...