Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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PCNA Annual Symposium Abstracts
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012)Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In a sub Saharan Africa cardiovascular and other metabolic diseases including diabetes are increasingly causing significant socio-economic and ... -
Pattern and Aetiology of Mandibular fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Othodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Nairobi2. Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Nairobi3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2003-03)Objeclive:To determine the aetiology and pattern of mandibular fractures among trauma patients at the oral surgery clinic of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Design: A retrospective hospital based study. Setting: Kenyatta ... -
Dental injuries in 0-15 year olds at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Paediarric Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial. Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi., 2005-11)Objective: To determine the pattern of occurrence of dental injuries in the 0•15 year-olds. Design: A retrospective study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Subjects: Five hundred and five patient records ... -
Isolation of alkaloidal constituents of zanthoxylum usambarense and zanthoxylum chalybeum using ion-pair hplc
(Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, Kobe Pharmaceutical UniversityDepartment of Medicine, University of Nairobi,Department of Botany, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 1995)Quaternary alkaloids of two Kenyan medicinal plant belonging to the genus Zanthoxylum, Z. usambarense and Z_ chalybeum, were examined using ion-pair HPLC. Both plants contained similar alkaloids, but colored protoberberines ... -
Post-operative Re-construction of Dentoalveolar tissue and the Mandible and Maxillae using Prosthetic Therapy
(Depanment of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry. Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology. Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi., 2005-06)Objective: To determine the range of ablative surgery and rehabilitative procedures performed on maxillofacial structures. Design: A retrospective descriptive study. Setting: University of Nairobi Dental Teaching ... -
Nurses' attitudes and perceptions towards pediatric oncology patients in relationship to the quality of nursing care they provide: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital.
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Cancer is a disease that creates fearand uncertainty in individuals in our society. This is mainly due to its poor prognosis. It is therefore regarded as not only a fatal disease, but also as a symbol of death. Cultural ... -
Involvement of Autoimmunity in the Pathogenesis of Aggressive Periodontitis
(London School of Medicine and DentistryCentre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology,The Hebrew University-HadassahBone and Joint Research Unit, 2010)The aim of this study was to investigate the involvement of autoimmune reactions to native and post-translationally modified extracellular matrix components in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Sera from individuals with ... -
Oral Hygiene Practices and Risk of Oral Leukoplakia
(, Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006-04)Objective: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and practices on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia. Design: Case control study. Setting: Githongo sublocation in Meru District. Subjects: Eighty five ... -
Presenting complaints of Patients seeking Periodontal treatment
(Dept. of Periodontology/Community & Preventive Dentistry, University of Nairobi, 2002-03)Presenting complaints (PCs) by patients are important in the management of any disease including periodontal diseases; and they also assist in the planning of health care programs. Limited data is available In Africa ... -
Influence of maternal and child's demographic factors on protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in under-five years old children at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
(School of Nursing Science, University of Nairobi, 2011)Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) results from deficiency of proteins and energy. Children under five years old are the most affected because of their immature immunity. Social, demographic, economic, environmental, political ... -
Radiographic analysis of size and pattern of Maxillary and Frontal Air Sinuses in Kenyan Adults.
(. Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi. Dental Officer, Kenyatta National Hospital.Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2001-09)Normal anatomical values regarding size and patterns of maxillary sinuses often refer to standards obtained in population groups in western countries, This study aims to deduce normal radiographic values of maxillary sinus ... -
Torsion of the testis in Africans in Nairobi.
(1995-04)Scrotal explorations were performed on 110 patients with clinical suspicion of testicular torsion over an eight-year period from January 1988 to January 1995 at the various government and private hospitals within Nairobi ... -
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(School of nursing science, University of Nairobi, 2011)The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ... -
Practical therapeutical drug quality control in kenya - further observations
(Drug Analysis and Research Unit.departmen of pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 1983)Over a period of 18 months starting from 20th July 1981, 191 requests for drug analysis were received and processed In the Drug Analysis and Research nil (DARU) at the department of pharmacy in the University of Nairobi. ... -
Pattern of Maxillofacial and associated injuries in road traffic accidents
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi1. Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Sciences, University Of Nairobi, 2007-06)Background: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Victims may suffer multiple injuries including maxillofacial injuries. In most developing countries RTAs are the leading cause ... -
The role of varicocelectomy in the management of infertile males with varicoceles
(1994-12)Inguinal varicocelectomy was performed on 27 selected infertile males with Grade III varicoceles. Follow up was effected for eighteen months. 18 (66%) patients recorded improvement in sperm count to above (20 X 10(6)/ML). ... -
The scientific basis for the use of strychnos henningsii(gilg) Plant material to stimulate appetite
(Department of pharmacy faculty of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1983)The mediciinal value of Strychnos henningsii plant. Particularly as an appetite stimulant has long been recognised by the indigenous people of Kenya even before this is properly documented in scientific literature The ... -
Reasons for Ineligibility in phase 1 and 2A HIV Vaccine Initiative (KAVI), Kenya
(School of nursing science, University of Nairobi, 2011)With the persistent challenges towards controlling the HIV epidemic, there is an ongoing need for research into HIV vaccines and drugs. Sub-Saharan African countries - worst affected by the HIV pandemic - have participated ... -
Occurrence of injuries of the Maxillofacial Skeleton seen at a Teaching and National Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(. Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)Objective: To describe the occurrence and aetiologic pattern of maxillofacial bone fractures. Design: A descriptive retrospective study. Setting: Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nairobi. Subjects: ... -
A comparative study of the efficacy of seven brands of frusemide tablets
(Department of pharmacology and therapeutics,department of medicine University of Nairobi, 1984)Seven frusemide products (tablets, 40mg) which had been submitted in response to a government tender were subjected to chemical and biological a say in an attempt to establish their acceptability or otherwise, Chemical ...
