Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinical presentation of congenital ichthyosis in two newborns seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric & Microbiology, 1985-02) -
Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric & Microbiology, 1984-04) -
Bacterial infections in neonates at the Kenyatta Hospital Nursery. A prospective study.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric & Microbiology, 1984-12) -
An unusual abdominal mass: case report.
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2007-02)The causes of intra-abdominal masses associated with chronic abdominal pain range from the benign to malignant; common to bizarre and some raise major medical-legal issues. We present a case of a 40-year old African lady ... -
Genetic analysis of human DNA recovered from minute amounts of serum or plasma
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 1995-03-13)A rapid and inexpensive method is described where a small amount of serum or plasma was used as the source of DNA for genetic analysis. Using a silica gel matrix DNA was isolated from 50 μl of archived serum or plasma. The ... -
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Eastern and Central Africa: October 2005:Vol. 18 No. 2: 98-106
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2005-10) -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Safe Motherhood among women attending antenatal clinic in a rural District –Narok District
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2006-01) -
Colposcopic Evaluation Of Patients With Abnormal Cervical Cytology
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2007)Background: With stringent cervical cytology screening programs for women in reproductive age group, cervical cancer is, to a large extent, preventable. Back-up confirmatory colposcopic evaluation is necessary in order ... -
Evaluation of ICT filariasis card test using whole capillary blood: comparison with Knott's concentration and counting chamber methods
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2001-10)An immunochromatographic card test (ICT) that uses fingerprick whole blood instead of serum for diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis has recently been developed. The card test was validated in the field in Kenya by comparing ... -
The prevalence of anti-phospholipid antibodies in a selected population of Kenyan women and development of a non-human primate model.
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2004)The mechanisms by which anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPLs) may induce pregnancy losses, intrauterine growth retardation and pregnancy-induced hypertension are not clearly understood. Moreover, there is a controversy ... -
Challenges Unique to the Design of a Comprehensive Questionnaire Assessing Breast Cancer Risk Factors Among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-02)We assessed the efficacy of a pilot questionnaire designed to elicit information about external risk factors for breast cancer in sub-Saharan African women. Preliminary analysis identified areas of the questionnaire and ... -
Unmet need for induction of labor in Africa: secondary analysis from the 2004 - 2005 WHO Global Maternal and Perinatal Health Survey (A cross-sectional survey)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)Background Induction of labor is being increasingly used to prevent adverse outcomes in the mother and the newborn.This study assessed the prevalence of induction of labor and determinants of its use in Africa. Methods We ... -
Severe meconium aspiration syndrome: case report.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,, 2006-08)This is a case report on severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) that resulted in early neonatal death. Antenatal care was provided at a low-cost non-governmental organization (NGO) clinic. First stage of labour lasted ... -
Stabilisation of Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation using Palmaris Longus Tendon Autograft: A Case Report
(University of NairobiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012)Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation is a rare injury. It is usually sustained acutely in activities such as contact sports eg. rugby and motorcycle accidents. Plain radiography of the chest will often miss the ... -
Type I (Hannis - Steinthal) Capitellar Fracture: Case Report
(University of NairobiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007)Capitellar fractures of the elbow present with pain and swelling of the elbow following a fall on an outstretched arm and are rare injuries comprising 0.5-1% of all elbow fractures (1). This is a case report of an adult ... -
Pattern of burns at a paediatric hospital in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)Introduction: Burns are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in children and are largely preventable. Objective: To determine the patterns of burns among admissions at a paediatric hospital in Nairobi. Methodology: ... -
The prevalence of endometriosis among African-American and African-indigenous women.
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2004)The mechanisms by which anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPLs) may induce pregnancy losses, intrauterine growth retardation and pregnancy-induced hypertension are not clearly understood. Moreover, there is a controversy ... -
Reduction mammoplasty using inferior pedicle in heavy breasts (macromastia)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2013)Symptoms associated with heavy breasts are pain in the upper part of the body; back pains, poor body posture and headache. These patients also have difficulties in finding suitable clothes and experience poor self image ... -
Pressure ulcers presentations and management at Kenyatta National Hospital and Spinal Injury Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2009)Objective: To determine the presentation and management of patients with pressure ulcers. Design: A prospective study. Setting: The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and National Spinal Injury Hospital (NSIH). Subjects: ... -
An Audit of Surgical Management of Pressure Sores in a Resource Constrained Hospital in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Surgery, 2013)Objective. To determine the surgical management of pressure sores at the National Spinal Injury Hospital and the outcome. Design. This was a four-year prospective study from June 2008 to June 2012. Setting. The study was ...