Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Geographical variation in the response of visceral leishmaniasis to paromomycin in East Africa: a multicentre, open-label, randomized trial.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2010)BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major health problem in developing countries. The untreated disease is fatal, available treatment is expensive and often toxic, and drug resistance is increasing. Improved ... -
The yeast production system in which Escherichia coli phytase is expressed may affect growth performance, bone ash, and nutrient use in broiler chicks.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Sciences, 2004-03)The efficacy of three Escherichia coli-derived phytase preparations on the performance and nutrient utilization of broiler chicks was evaluated. Two hundred sixteen 7-d-old male broiler chicks were grouped by weight into ... -
Evaluation of microbial phytase in broiler diets.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Sciences,, 2004-06)Two trials were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a new microbial phytase (Phyzyme XP) for broiler chicks. Trial 1 used 192 8-d-old male broilers in a 14-d trial to assess growth and nutrient utilization. Dietary ... -
Baseline STD prevalence in a community intervention trial of the female condom in Kenya
(2000)OBJECTIVE: We present baseline sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalence rates from an ongoing intervention trial at Kenyan agricultural sites. METHODS: After gaining the cooperation of management, we identified ... -
Quasi-experimental evaluation of a national primary school HIV intervention in Kenya
(2007)This study examined the impact of a primary-school HIV education initiative on the knowledge, self-efficacy and sexual and condom use activities of upper primary-school pupils in Kenya. A quasi-experimental mixed ... -
Misdiagnosed adult testicular torsion: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2009)Adult testicular torsion is thought to be rare if not relatively unusual. The rarity could be an underestimation since there are many episodes of missed torsions and misdiagnosis with other conditions of acute scrotum ... -
Pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of lorazepam in children with severe malaria and convulsions.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2008-01)AIM: To investigate the pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of intravenous (i.v.) and intramuscular (i.m.) lorazepam (LZP) in children with severe malaria and convulsions. METHODS: Twenty-six children with severe ... -
Risk factors for kerosene stove explosion burns seen at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2012)BACKGROUND: The kerosene stove is a common cooking appliance in lower and middle income households in Kenya and if it explodes, life threatening thermal burn injuries may be sustained by those using the appliance. Women ... -
Interactions between natural populations of human and rodent schistosomes in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya: a molecular epidemiological approach.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)BACKGROUND: Schistosoma mansoni exists in a complex environmental milieu that may select for significant evolutionary changes in this species. In Kenya, the sympatric distribution of S. mansoni with S. rodhaini potentially ... -
Chronic bilateral heel pain in a child with Sever disease: case report and review of literature.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Orthopaedic surgery, 2009-12)We are presenting a case report of a 10-year-old male with a 1 year history of bilateral heel pain. Sever disease is self limiting condition of calcaneal apophysis. It is the most common cause of heel pain in the growing ... -
Spontaneous Vitreous Hemorrhage in Children
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08-06)PURPOSE: To determine the clinical profile, causes, and outcomes of "spontaneous" vitreous hemorrhage in children (<18 years). DESIGN: Retrospective computer-assisted chart review. METHODS: Charts of 124 eyes ... -
Strength training in endurance runners.
(2010)This study examined effects of periodized maximal versus explosive strength training and reduced strength training, combined with endurance training, on neuromuscular and endurance performance in recreational endurance ... -
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers
(2013-09-30)Abstract Background Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, ... -
[The Treatment Of Sickle Cell Disease].
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Homozygous Beta+-thalassemia In A Dutch Teenager: Haematological, Clinical, And Genetic Observations. A Case Report.
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Urethral Trichomonas vaginalis infection and HIV-1 transmission.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1997)The authors' previous study of 504 male workers in Mombasa, Kenya, provides further documentation of an association between urethral infection and increased shedding of HIV in semen. In this study, Trichomonas vaginalis ... -
Studies On The Haemolytic Complement Of The Dromedary Camel (camelus Dromedarius). I. Classical Pathway Haemolytic Activity In Serum.
(University of NairobiBiochemistry and Immunology, 1995-06)Classical pathway haemolytic complement (CPHC) of the dromedary was assayed under standardised conditions. A total of 14 indicator systems of red blood cells (RBC) and haemolysins were investigated. Highest CH50 titre was ... -
Fabrication And Characterization Of Microwave Immunosensors Based On Organic Semiconductors With Nanogold-labeled Antibody.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Electrical Engineering, 2008)Microelectronic biosensors hold great promise for rapid, sensitive and specific in vitro point-of-care immunodiagnostics. In particular, sensors fabricated using organic semiconductors have attractive advantages-such as ... -
Biomolecular Immobilization Onto Microwave Gaas Field-effect Transistor Gate Metal - Biomed 2009.
(University of NairobiVeterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2009)Integration of high-frequency solid-state microelectronic devices into biomedical applications is becoming increasingly attractive. The high sensitivity of microwave devices to local changes in electromagnetic fields makes ...
