Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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DNMT over-expression based on microrna modulation in HIV-related aggressive B-cell lymphomas
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2012) -
ISBER Abstracts
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2011) -
MicroRNA expression profile identifies a distinct molecular signature between MYC translocation-positive and negative Burkitt lymphoma cases
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2012) -
icroRNA expression profile identifies a different signature between MYC translocation-positive and negative Burkitt Lymphoma cases
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2011) -
Fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2007)Objective: To determine the pattern of thyroidal nodules diagnosed by (FNA) cytology. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) - a University of Nairobi affiliated hospital. Subjects: ... -
Reference Ranges for Some Biochemical Parameters in Adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2009)PURPOSE: To establish the reference ranges of some biochemical parameters for adult Kenyan population. METHODS: In a prospective involving 1100 healthy blood donors (age: 18-55 yr) in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya ... -
Adverse drug reactions among HIV infected and uninfected adults receiving anti-tuberculous therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 2013)Background: Information about the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among HIV infected and HIV uninfected patients receiving anti-tuberculous therapy in Africa is limited due to unavailability of local data or ... -
Blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils at schools for the blind in Burundi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013)Purpose: To determine the causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils attending schools for the blind in Burundi in order to assist planning for services in the country. Materials and Methods: All ... -
Prevalence and Causes of Ocular Morbidity in Mbeere District, Kenya. Results of a Population-Based Survey
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013-04)Purpose: Ocular morbidity (OM) describes any eye disease regardless of resultant visual loss. Ocular morbidity may affect large numbers of people in low income countries and could lead to many episodes of care. However ... -
Estimating incidence of vision-reducing cataract in Africa: a new model with implications for program targets.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-12)OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of vision-reducing cataract in sub-Saharan Africa and use these data to calculate cataract surgical rates (CSR) needed to eliminate blindness and visual impairment due to cataract. ... -
Ocular manifestations of sickle cell disease at the Korle-bu Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2011)PURPOSE: To determine the magnitude and pattern of ocular manifestations in sickle cell disease at Korle-bu Hospital, Accra, Ghana. METHODS: Hospital-based cross-sectional study including all patients with sickle cell ... -
Strategies to Manage Retinoplastoma in Developing Countries
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2011-03)Survival of retinoblastoma is >90% in developed countries but there are significant differences with developing countries in stage at presentation, available treatment options, family compliance, and survival. In low-income ... -
The nature of malocclusions of patients attending orthodontic department of the University of Nairobi: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobid, 1994)The objectives of this study were to determine the distribution and proportion of malocclusions among patients aged 6-18 years who attended the orthodontics department of the University of Nairobi between 1984 and 1987 and ... -
Malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among 12-15-year-old children in nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry / Orthodontics, 2013)Objective: To describe the pattern of occurrence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: Six public primary schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Subjects: A randomly ... -
Traumatic dental injuries to permanent anterior teeth in 12-15 year old children in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2013)Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of occurrence of traumatic injuries to permanent anterior teeth. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: Public primary schools in the City of Nairobi. Subjects: ... -
Strategies for Control of AIDS in Africa: Clinical Tropical Medicine and Communicable Diseases
(University of NairobiPublic Health, 1988) -
Prostitutes and Their Clients in the Epidemiology and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(University of NairobiPublic Health, 1990) -
Changes in the HIV type 1 envelope gene from non-subtype B HIV type 1-infected children in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric & Microbiology, 2009-02)A switch of coreceptor usage from CCR5 to CXCR4 occurs in about half of HIV-1-infected individuals in the natural course of infection. To investigate whether antiretroviral therapy (ART) enhances the coreceptor switch of ... -
Tension -Band wiring for fractured patellae
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1981) -
Low birthweight.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric & Microbiology, 1986-02)