Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Carcinoma of the uterine cervix in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1978) -
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Carboxyhemoglobin levels in Kenyan children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2004)Heme oxygenase (HO) is thought to be induced in severe malaria, but the pathophysiologic consequences have not been examined. It is induced by hemolysis, oxidative stress, and inflammation. It degrades heme, producing ... -
Human myocardial bridges ;morphology and association with coronary occlusion
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2010) -
Firearm injures at selected hospitals in kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2008)Background: The burden of injury in low-income countries is greater than in highincome countries, but injury documentation and prevention policies are inadequate. The who, where and how of firearm injuries in Kenya has ... -
Design and manufacture of hollow fiber module gas separator
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1993)Hollow fiber cellulose acetate membranes with asymmetric structure were prepared using a wet spinning method. In the preparation procedures, spinning parameter(i.e bore liquid flowrate) has been identified to influence the ... -
Performance of locally manufactured hollow-fiber membrane for CO2 separatio
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1994)Hollow fiber membrane is the latest and advanced gas separation technology currently employed in the gas industries. Malaysia which is rich in natural resources has huge natural gas reserves amounting to more than 5 Trillion ... -
Variaciones en el Patrón de Ramificación del Tronco Celíaco en una Población de Kenia
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2010)The celiac trunk is the major source of blood supply to the supracolic abdominal compartment. Usually, it branches into the splenic, common hepatic and left gastric arteries to supply this region. It has however been ... -
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ANATOMY/ANATOMIE VARIANT ANATOMY OF THE ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY IN ADULT BRAINS VARIANTES ANATOMIQUES DE L'ARTÈRE
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)Background Aneurysms of the anterior cerebral and anterior communicating arteries are common and their microvascular surgical management requires sound knowledge of the normal and variant vascular anatomy. Objective The ... -
Methods and protocols for intrusion-tolerant management of collaborative network groups
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2001)Disclosed is a system for managing communications within a network collaboration group. The system comprises: a generator (110) for generating a new nonce value; an incorporator (120) for incorporating an expected nonce ... -
Injury Outcomes in Elderly Patients Admitted at an Urban African Hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Human Anatomy,, 2013)Background: Elderly patients have worse outcomes for similar severity when compared to younger trauma patients. Elderly patients form smaller proportions of the trauma population in the developing world in comparison to ... -
Cellular polypropylene‐based piezoelectric films
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2012)Cellular polypropylene-calcium carbonate based piezoelectric films were obtained using biaxial stretching and gas-mediated inflation followed by a corona discharge treatment using home-made devices. The obtained results ... -
Baseline trachoma survey in ELCK-Arsim, Samburu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2013)Objectives: To establish the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged 1-9 years; potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults >15 years and to document the magnitude of selected known trachoma risk factors. Design: ... -
A German ophthalmologist with an African heart
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2013)In recognition of his extraordinary commitment and contribution to academic excellence and prevention of blindness in Eastern Africa through teaching, scientific research, advocacy and resource mobilization; the 2007 ... -
ESTIMATING COSTS FOR COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS-GUIDELINES FOR MANAGERS OF DIARRHEAL DISEASES CONTROL PROGRAMS-
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1991) -
The 'permanent project syndrome': A counter productive consequence of philanthropy
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1995) -
Capacity of non-governmental providers in delivery of healthcare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1998)The purpose of this study was to determine the capacity of the nongovernmental (NGO) sector in the provision of health care under normal and stressed circumstances by capturing the providers' and consumers' perspective ... -
EBV-Bart-6-3p induces cell proliferation and escape of immunosurveillance in BL cell lines and primary tumours
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2012) -
HIV status in discordant couples in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Microbiology, 2010-11)Background: Most couples affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa live in discordant relationships. Men are thought to be the index case in most relationships, and most social marketing and awareness campaigns are focused ...