Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Pharmacological properties of extracts from the stem bark of Syzygium, guineense on the ileum and heart of laboratory rodents 

      Malele, Rainalds S.; Moshi, Mainem J.; Mwangi, Julius W.; Achola, Kohath J.; Munenge, Rahab W. (Faculty of Pharmacy. Muhimbili University College of Health Scienceslnstitute of Traditional Medicine.Faculty of Pharmacy. Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy. University of Nairobi, College of health Sciences, 1999)
      A methanol extract of syzygium guineense bark inhibited intrinsic contractions of rabbit isolated ileum. The inhibition, at bath concentrations of 0.5 - 2.0 mglml, was dose-related but non-linear. It produced sustained ...

    • Essential oils 

      Mwangi, Julius W. (Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1999)
      Essential oils are the backbone of perfume, soap and spice industries. They constitute the main ingredients in aromatherapy. These oils are of interest today because of the trend back to natural drugs and therapies in ...

    • Essential oil of cymbopogon winterianus jowitt from Tanzania: Composition and antimicrobial activity 

      Malele, RS; Mwangi, JW; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO; Lopez, ML; Zunino, MP; Lopez, AG; Zygadlo, JA; Oliva, M.M.; Demo, MS (Faculty of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, University of Dar Es Salaam,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi,Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal, Catedra de Quimica Organica, FCEFyN-UNC. Argentina.Laboratorio de Microbiologia, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Argentina., 2006)
      The hydro-distilled essential oil (1.6%) offresh aerial parts of wild Cymhopogon winterianus Jowitt was analyzed by GC-MS. Fifty compounds representing 96.5% of the oil were identified. The main components of the oil were ...

    • Some aspects of obstructive jaundice at Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Okoth, FA; Ogutu, EO; Lule, GN; Wambugu, MN (1989)
      A prospective study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) between June 1987 and September 1988 to look at some aspects of obstructive jaundice in patients above 12 years of age, Screening for cases was done ...

    • Sclerotheraphy in the treatment of bleeding oesophageal, varices: preliminary report 

      Lule, GN; Ogutu, EO; Okoth, F; Were, IB; Wambugu, M (1988)
      I n an on-going clinical trial 12 patients with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to oesophageal varices have undergone injection sclerotherapy. Another 5 have been followed up on conservative management. Of the ...

    • Composition of the essential oil of microglossa pyrrhopappa (A. Rich) Agnew var. Pyrrhopappa from Kenya 

      Mwangi, Julius W; Thoithi, Grace N; Juliani, Hector R; Zygadlo, Julio A (Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiInstituto Multidisciplinario de Btologia Vegetal, IMBN-CONICET. Universidad Nacional de Cordoba. Avenida Velez Sarsfield, 2001)
      The essential oil of Microglossa pyrrhopappa var. pyrrhopappa (A. Rich) Agnew (Compositae) from Kenya has been studied for the first time. Analysis of the oil by CC and CC/MS reveals that the major compounds were a-caryophyllene ...

    • Prevalence of Juvenile periodontitis in National Youth service trainees 

      Wagaiyu Evelyn G.; Wagaiyu, C. K. (1992-01)
      The prevalence of juvenile periodontitis was studied in a group of young adults aged 18 to 26 years from the National Youth Service. The study group consisted of a random sample of 350 trainees, 250 males and 100 females. ...

    • The relationship between irregularity of the incisor teeth, plaque, and gingivitis: a study in a group of schoolchildren aged 11–14 years 

      Ashley, F. P.; Usiskin, L. A.; Wilson, R. F.; Wagaiyu Evelyn G. (United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UKDental School, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1998)
      SUMMARY The relationship between irregularity of teeth and periodontal disease was investigated in 201 children aged 11–14 years. The upper and lower incisor teeth were assessed for spacing, labio-lingual displacement, ...

    • Mouthbreathing, lip seal and upper lip coverage and their relationship with gingival inflamation in 11-14 year-old schoolchildren 

      Wagaiyu Evelyn G.; Ashley FP. (Departments of Periodontology, University of Nairobi Dental School,United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy's Hospital, London, 1991)
      The gingival health of 201 schoolchildren aged 11-14 years was assessed at 6 sites on all the incisor and first molar teeth by recording separately the presence or absence of redness and bleeding on probing. Crowding of ...

    • Oral health seeking behaviuour of persons living with hiv at two comprehensive care centers in Kenya 

      Gathece Loice W.; Wang'ombe, J. K.; Ng'ang'a, P. M.; Wanzala, P. N. (Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive DentistryDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of MedicineDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry and OrthodonticsKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, 2010)
      There is limited research on oral health seeking behavior in the Sub- saharan Africa. The few existing reports show very low utilization of oral health care services. The objective of this study was to assess the oral ...

    • Composition of the leaf essential oil of ocimum keniense ayobangira 

      Lwande, W.; Hassanali, A.; Mwangi, J. W. (Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiThe International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, 1994)
      The essential oil (average yield 4%) isolated by hydrodistillation from semi-dried leaves of Ocimum keniense Ayobangira was analysed by GC and GC-MS. A total of 22 compounds accounting fur 86.8% were identified. 1,8- Cineole ...

    • Effect of different doses and routes of administration of embelin on plasma testosterone levels 

      Mungai, Nelly N.; Makawiti, Dominic W.; Konji, VN (Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi,, 1997)
      Embelin has been shown to have potential for• fertility regulation in male mammals. To further investigate this the effect of varying doses of embelin administered through different routes on plasma testosterone levels in ...

    • Periodontal health status of HIV infected adults in Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Wagaiyu, Evelyn G.; Macigo Francis G. (Kenyatta National HospitalDepartment of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, 2009-01)
      To assess the periodontal health status ofHIV infected adults including the periodontal lesions associated with HIV infection. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study of HI V patients. Setting: Kenyatta National ...

    • Human poisoning with plants in Kenya 

      Maitai, C.K.; Mungai, N.N (Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy. University of Nairobi, 2005)
      Human poisoning with plants is uncommon as often people only eat material known to be non-toxic. In times of food shortage, people are willing to experiment with new plant material such as roots, fruits and mushrooms and ...

    • Public health implication of the proposed kenyan tobacco control bill 

      Macigo Francis G. (Dept. of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of [\Iairobi., 2003)
      ABSTRACT Conclusive evidence incriminating tobacco in a wide range of debilitating and fatal diseases that result in millions of deaths has led to a worldwide call for coordinated global efforts to control the tobacco ...

    • Effects of the antidepressant drugs clomipramine and mianserin on tryptophan hydroxylase activity in the rat brain, measured at two points in the light/dark cycle 

      Sinei, Kipruto A.; Redfern, P.H. (Pharmacology Group, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, England, 1994)
      Tryptophan hydroxylase activity has been measured in synaptosomal preparations from rat brain. A significant circadian variation in enzyme activity was apparent in corpus striatum, (p < 0.00 I), brainstem and cortex (p < ...

    • The effects of chronic clomipramine and mianserin on the activity of tryptophan hydroxylase in the rat brain 

      Sinei, K.A.; Redfern, P.H (Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993)
      The activity of tryptophan hydroxylase was measured in the rat brainstrem and cortex by the rat of in vivo accumulation of 5-hydroxytryptophan after inhibition of aromatic amino acid decarboxylase with 3-hydroxybenzyl-hy ...

    • Socio-economic and cultural factors influencing women's reproductive health decision making among mothers delivered in Pumwani Maternity And Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Rotich, E.; Karani, A.; Omuga, B.; Odawa, O.; Oyieke, Jennifer (College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)
      The study was conducted from 30th May 2006 - July 3rd 2006 at Kenyatta and Pumwani hospitals in Kenya. The aim was to determine the socio-economic and cultural factors that influence women's reproductive health decision ...

    • Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in a Kenyan population with special reference to oral leukoplakia 

      Macigo Francis G.; Mwaniki, D. L.; Guthua Symon W. (Kenya Medical Research InstituteMedical Research Centre, PO. Box 20752, Nairobi, KenyaUniversity of Nairobi Dental School, Nairobi, Kenya, 1995-12)
      The prevalnce of oral leukoplakia and related lesions in a Kenyan rural population was determined in a systematic house to house survey of individuals aged 15 years and above. Among the 303 individuals examined, the ...

    • Characterization of the interactions between polymethacrylate-based aqueous polymeric dispersions and aluminum lakes 

      Nyamweya, Nasser; Mehta, Ketan A; Hoag, Stephen W. (Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy,Rohm Pharma Polymers, Degussa Corporation, 2001)
      Instability in film coating formulations can arise from interactions between aluminum lake pigments and aqueous polymeric dispersions. The purpose of this study was to characterize the interactions between three ...