Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Isolation of quecetrin from Clematis brachiata Thunberg 

      Okalebo, FA; Kibwage, IO; Maitai, CK; Thoithi, C; Guantai, AN (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2008)
      Quercetrin (3-0-heta-L-rhamnosyl 3',4',5,7 tetrahydroxy flavone) was isolated from the stem of Clematis brachiata Thunberg. The yield was 0.029 % w/w of dried stern powder.

    • Phytosterols from the stem bark of Combretumjragrans F. Hoffm 

      Maima, AO; Thoithi, GN; Ndwigah, SN; Kamau, FN; Kibwage, IO (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of NairobiUniversity Health Services, University of Nairobi, 2008)
      Two sterols, b-sitosterol and stigmasterol, were isolated from the stem bark of combetrum fragrans~ The, identity.of'.these.compounds was established by spectral analysis.

    • Biophysical profile scores and resistance indices of the umbilical artery as seen in patients with pregnancy induced hypertension 

      Nguku, S.W; Wanyoike-Gichuhi, J.; Aywak, A.A. (2006)
      Objective: The role of Biophysical Profile Score and resistive index of the umbilical artery for monitoring pre-eclampsia patients. Design: Descriptive prospective study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital and Mater ...

    • An audit of oral diseases at a Nairobi centre, 2000-2004 

      Dimba EA.; Gichana J.; Limo AK.; Wakoli Kavin A.; Chindia M L.; Awange D O. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Oral Pathology and Medicine, Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2007)
      Objectives: To describe oral diseases diagnosed in an urban referral centre in Kenya in terms of age. gender and anatomical distribution and to compare this with reports in the literature. Methodology: A retrospective ...

    • Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of six protease inhibitors using a polymer column 

      Keter, L.K; Thoithi, G.N; Kibwage, IO (ICentre for Traditional Medicine and Drug Research, Kenya Medical Research InstituteDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, 2008)
      A liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of six human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors, indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir, nelfinavir and lopinavir, VI as developed and ...

    • Essential oil of cymbopogon winterianus jowitt from Tanzania: 

      Malele, RS; Mwangi, JW; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO; Lopez, ML; Zunino, MP; Lopez, AG; Zygadlo, JA; Oliva, MM; Demo, MS (Faculty of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of NairobiInstituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal,Laboratorio de Microbiologia, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, 2007)
      The hydro-distilled essential oil (1.6%) of fresh aerial parts of wild Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt was analyzed by GC-MS. Fifty compounds representing 96.5% of the oil were identified. The main components of the oil were ...

    • Steroidal Indoxyls: Evaluation of Pk, values and anti-inflammatory activity 

      Kamau, FN; Kibwage, IO; Muriuki, G; Guantai, AN; Chepkwony, H; Hoogmartens, J; Roets, E.; Busson, R (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi'Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of NairobiNational Quality Control Laboratory,Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculteit Farmaceutische Wetenschappen, Van Evenstraat, 2006)
      Three steroidal indoxyls, 3-oxo-16,17-seco-16;.nor-l,4-androstadien-15-(7'-methoxy-2-indoxyliden)17-oic acid, 1-(2'-indoxyliden)-2-nor-l,2-secocholestan-3~ oic acid and 1-(5'- chloro-2-indoxyliden)-2-nor-l,2-secocholestan-3-oic ...

    • Training needs and evaluation of a neuro-HIV training module for non-physician healthcare workers in Western Kenya 

      Cettomai, Deanna; Kwasa, Judith; Birbeck, Gretchen L; Price, Richard W; Bukusi, EA; Meyer, Ana-Claire (2010)
      Background: Recent efforts to improve neurological care in resource-limited settings have focused on providing training to non-physician healthcare workers. Methods: A one-day neuro-HIV training module emphasizing ...

    • Knowledge, perception and practice of atraumatic restorative treatment among dentists in Nairobi 

      Osiro, O. A.; Macigo, F. G.; Kisumbi, B.; Dienya, T. M.l (Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Nairobi., 2003)
      Aim: To determine the knowledge, perception and practice of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) approach among dentists in Nairobi. Design: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving registered and ...

    • Liquid chromatographic analysis of phenobarbitone, ethosuximide, phenytoin and carbamazepine on a polystyrene-divinyl benzene column 

      Amugune, BK; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2006)
      A liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous assay of four anticonvulsant drugs, phenobarbitone, ethosuximide, phenytoin and carbamazepine on a polystyrene-divinyl benzene column is described. The method was developed ...

    • Utility of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Screening Tools in Identifying HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy in Western Kenya: Pilot Testing 

      Cettomai, Deanna; Kwasa, Judith; Kendi, Caroline; Birbeck, Gretchen L.; Price, Richard W.; Bukusi, EA; Cohen, Craig R.; Meyer, Ana-Claire (2010)
      Background/Aim: Neuropathy is the most common neurologic complication of HIV but is widely under-diagnosed in resource-constrained settings. We aimed to identify tools that accurately distinguish individuals with moderate/severe ...

    • Pre-extraction photographs in the selection of artificial teeth 

      Amisi, S. K.; Wilson, V. P.; Kisumbi, B. K.; Simila, H. O.; Wamalwa, P. W. (University of Nairobi; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western CapeDivision of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dental SciencesDivision of Biomaterial Science, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2010)
      Objective: To explore the validity of using pre-extraction facial photographs in the selection of artificial anterior denture teeth. Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Setting: Faculty of Dentistry and WHO ...

    • Essential oil of rynchosia minima DC. from Kenya: 

      Mwangi, JW; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO (2005)
      The hydrodistilled essential oil (yield, 0.1 %) of semi-dried leaves of Rynchosia minima DC. was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. Twenty-four compounds representing 95.9% of the oil were identified. The major components were found ...

    • Management of Dental Waste by Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya. 

      Osamong, L. A.; Gathece Loice W.; Matave, R. J.; Kisumbi, B. K. (Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive DentistryDepartment of conservative and prosthetic dentistry. Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)
      Dental wastes are material that has been utilized in dental clinics, which are no longer wanted for use and therefore discarded. Improper disposal of these dental wastes can cause harm to the dentist, the people in immediate ...

    • Bone metabolism in healthy ambulatory control pre-menopausal women and in epileptics on anti-convulsant drugs 

      Kwasa, J K; Amayo, A; Ndavi, P M; Kwasa, Thomas O O (2010)
      Background: Long term anti-epileptic drug use causes multiple abnormalities in calcium and bone metabolism that have been documented in both institutionalised and ambulatory patients. Objective: To assess bone metabolism ...

    • Factors influencing ethical decision making among Psychiatric nurses at Mathari Hospital in Nairobi 

      Mageto, Gacheri Irene; Musandu, Joyce O.; Chege, Margaret N.; Mwaura, James (School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)
      Ethical decision making is the process of trying to distinguish right from wrong in situations without clear guidelines. While ethical dilemmas confront nurses in all areas of nursing practice, those that occur in psychiatric ...

    • Influence of manufacturing practices on quality of pharmaceutical products manufactured in Kenya 

      Orwa, JA; Keter, LK; Ouko, SPA; Kibwage, IO; Rukunga, GM (2004)
      To establish the quality of pharmaceutical products manufactured by the respective industries in Kenya and determine the effect of manufacturing practices on the quality of these products. Although the local pharmaceutical ...

    • Quality of antiretroviral drugs analyzed in the drug analysis and research unit during 2000--2003 

      Abuga, KO; Mwagiru, PM; Thoithi, GN; Nguyo, JM; Ngugi, JK; King'ondu, OK; Mugo, HN; Kibwage, IO (2003)
      During the period 2000-2003 the Drug Analysis and Research Unit received and analyzed 33 samples of antiretroviral drugs. Locally manufactured products accounted for 57.6 % of the samples, while the imported drugs constituted ...

    • Indeterminate rapid HIV-1 test results among antenatal and postnatal mothers 

      Matemo, D; Kinuthia, J; John, F; Chung, M; Farquhar, C; Stewart, G John; Kiarie, J (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
      Summary: The sensitivity and specificity of rapid HIV-1 tests may be altered during pregnancy and postpartum. We conducted a study to determine the prevalence and correlates of false-positive Abbott DetermineTM and ...

    • Reasons underlying failure to seek dental treatment among Nairobi University students 

      Wakiaga, J M; Kaimenyi Jacob T.; Kisumbi Bernina K. (Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1996-05)
      A survey of 272 University of Nairobi undergraduate students was undertaken to assess their dental chairside experience and what reasons they gave for failing to seek dental treatment. Most respondents considered dental ...