Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Molecular characterization of phytoene desaturase (crti) gene from paracoccus bogoriensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Carotenoids are natural fat soluble isoprenoid pigments that occur widely in micro-organisms and plants. Increasing use of carotenoids as food colourant, health supplements, cosmetic additives and animal feeds has led ... -
Occurrence of subclinical mastitis, brucellosis and factors responsible for camel milk contamination in Garissa and Wajir districts of north-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Camel milk is one of major food components for the pastoralists in North-Eastern Province, Kenya. This milk is widely marketed in the Garissa and Wajir districts and is currently being sold in distant markets in Nairobi ... -
Prevalence, severity and initial management of pain among children admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital general paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Acute pain is one of the most common adverse stimuli experienced by children, occurring as a result of injury, illness, and necessary medical procedures. Pain is associated with increased anxiety, avoidance, somatic ... -
Development of a vaginal microbicidal contraceptive gel (UniPron) for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Globally, unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections infections including HIV and AIDS are huge challenges to women’s reproductive health. Development of a femalecontrolled vaginal preparation that has ... -
Riboflavin protective role against mitochondrial toxicity and lipodystrophy due to stavude and lamivudine
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Nucleoside analogues: stavudine and lamivudine represent the cornerstone of antiretroviral regimens. These drugs are associated with a range of toxicities such as peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, pancreatitis ... -
An Overview of the Causes of Morbidity and Mortality among HIV infected Older Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Back-ground The HIV epidemic is aging due to increased life expectancy among those on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and a significant number of poorly reported new infections in the older adult. Several ... -
Assessment of quality of life in patients with heads and neck cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Impact of pre-conception knowledge of positive hiv status on uptake of pmtct interventions and infant hiv free survival
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Majority of HIV positive women in Kenya learn of their HIV status when they are tested at Ante-natal clinics. Knowledge of positive status prior to pregnancy allows utilization of interventions such as ... -
Pharmaceutical formulation excipients as corrosion inhibitors for lacquered tin plated steel
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The use of metals in packaging is widespread in both pharmaceutical and food industries. The most commonly used metals are tin plated steel and aluminium. About 80% of food cans are made of tin plated steel ... -
Prevalence of cytotoxin-associated gene a (CagA) positive helicobacter pylori among seropositive asymptomatic children attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Helicobacter pylori is a curved, microaerophilic, gram negative bacterium that was isolated in 1983 from gastric biopsy specimens of patients with chronic gastritis. The bacterium colonizes the gastric mucosa ... -
Correlation between apolipoprotein B and lipid profile as markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity which are far worse in the developing countries than elsewhere. Vascular diseases in DM account for the majority of deaths in ... -
Effect of pesticide exposure on serum cholinesterase level and asthma control among children in Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Background: Pesticide exposure is a risk factor for asthma exacerbations in flower farm regions in the world. Data on low levels of serum cholinesterase among asthmatic children exposed to the effects of pesticides in ... -
Study on the effects active ingredient (cathinone) in khat also known as miraa
(2014)The principal active components in khat are cathinone and cathine which are alkaloids that are structurally related to amphetamine. The pharmacological effects of cathinone are qualitatively similar to those of amphetamine, ... -
Proper research of traditional medicinal plants and their uses in the Masaai Community of Kenya
(2014)Approximately 80% of the rural populations in developing countries rely on traditional medicinal plants for their health care needs. As a result, people have developed their knowledge of these traditional medicines through ... -
Alkaline active α-amylases from alkaliphilic bacillus sp.: screening and enzyme prouction
(2014)The term alkaliphiles defines microorganisms that grow optimally at pH values above 9, often between 10 and 12, but are unable to grow or grow slowly at the near neutral pH value of 6.5. Consequently, their extremozymes ... -
Screening and assessment of cellulase from bacilli sp isolated from a Kenyan soda lake
(2004)Alkaline cellulases have wide spread industrial and commercial applications due to their stability at pH values higher than 9.5. They can be applied in place of chemicals during detergent formulation for cleaning and colour ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycemia and associated risk factors in neonates with sepsis at Kisii level five hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The highest proportion of under five mortality occurs in the neonatal period with a global estimation of 4 million infants dying annually in the first four weeks of life .The main causes of death are prematurity- ... -
A survey of the misuse and abuse of over the counter drugs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Drug misuse can be defined as the use of a drug's medical properties for wrong indication, wrong dosage or for a duration longer than is recommended. Drug abuse is a situation where one is fully addicted or dependent on ... -
Pgf2α synthase-like proteins are expressed in promastigotes of old world leishmania species but not in new world species
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Background: Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania and spread by the bite of infected sand fly species. The disease is characterized by an increase in prostaglandin production in ...
