Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • External root morphology of maxillary first premolars in Kenyan Africans. 

      Ng'ang'a, R N.; Masiga, M.A.; Maina, S. W. (2009)
      Objective: To determine the external root morphology of the maxillary first premolars in Kenyan Africans. Design: In vitro descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting: School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi. ...

    • Toothbrush/Abrasion rates of modified glass Ionomer Restoratives In-vitro 

      Kisumbi, B. K.; Watts, D. C. (Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Nairobi Dental HospitalBiomaterials Science Unit, University of Manchester Dental School., 2000-06)
      Modified glass ionomer restoratives are employed in conservation of abrasion cavities, and hence the characterisation of toothbrush abrasion is clinically important. The aim was to evaluate this parameter, for; resin, ...

    • Sulphadoxinel/pyrimethamine tablet products on the Kenyan market: Quality Concerns 

      Kibwage, IO; Ngugi, JK (2000)
      Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine tablets preparations were recently made the first line antimalarial drug. In response to reports on falciparum malaria resistance to such products, sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets in Kenya were ...

    • Quality Of sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets marketed In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

      Jande, MB; Ngassapa, O; Kibwage, IO (2000)
      The quality of brands of Sulfadoxinc/pyrimethamine tablets, from nine different manufacturers, was assessed, by determining the content of active ingredients and their dissolution profile. All nine brands complied with the ...

    • Headache associated disability in medical students at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 

      Amayo, EO.; jowi, J.O.; Njeru, EK. (Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2002)
      Objective: To study headache associated disability in a group of medical students at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Study design: Cross sectional survey. Results: Between October 1994 and January 1995 we conducted a ...

    • Antimalarial activity of ajuga remota benth (Labiatae) and caesalpinia iolkensii harms (Caesalpiniaceae) 

      Kuria, K A M; Coster, S De; Muriuki, G; Masengo, W; Kibwage, IO; Hoogmartens, J; Laekeman, G M (2000)
      Field trips to herbalists' practices in an area about 200 miles around Nairobi (Kenya) enabled us to make a list of medicinal plant species preferentially used to treat malaria. Ajuga remota and Caesalpinia oolkensii were ...

    • HIV-1 persists in breast milk cells despite antiretroviral treatment to prevent mother-to-child transmission 

      Lehman, Dara A.; Chung, Michael H.; Stewart, Grace C. John; Richardson, Barbra A.; Kiarie, James; Kinuthia, John; Overbaugh, Julie (2008)
      Background: The effects of short-course antiretrovirals given to reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) on temporal patterns of cell-associated HIV-1 RNA and DNA in breast milk are not well defined. Methods: Women ...

    • Indications for Initial Placement and Replacement of Amalgam and Composite Restorations 

      Kisumbi, B. K.; Alubale, E. A.; Simila, H. O.; Gathece Loice W; Arnisi, S. K.; Gathece Loice W. (Department Of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University Of NairobiMinistry Of Medical ServicesDepartment Of Periodontology And Community Dentistry, School Of Dental Sciences, University Of Nairobi., 2009)
      The aim of this study was to establish the reasons for initial placement and replacement of dental amalgam andresin composite restorations. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 253 respondents conveniently ...

    • Drug quality control work in drug analysis and research unit: 

      Kibwage, IO; Kaimenyi JT; Gathu, L; Githiga, IM; Nguyo, J.M; Ngugi, JK; King'ondu, O (1999)
      The Drug Analysis and Research Unit received and analyzed 262 drug samples over a five-year period 1991 to 1995. Samples were obtained from regulatory authorities, local industry, non-Governmental organizations, Hospitals ...

    • Comparison of bedside inoculation of culture media with conventional cerebrospinal fluid culture method in patients with bacterial meningitis 

      Etyang, AO; ; Maritim,MC; Amayo EO; Bhatt SM; Wamola IA (Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutic, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)
      Background: The yield of bacterial cultures from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is very low. Bedside inoculation of culture media with CSF may improve yields. Objective: To compare the ...

    • Screening Of some Kenyan medicinal plants using the brine shrimp lethality test 

      Mwangi, JW; Masengo, W; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO (1999)
      The latex of two plants and the methanol and petroleum ether extracts of thirty four plants from twenty one families were screened for their biological activity using the brine shrimp lethality test. The plants were selected ...

    • Constituents of the stem bark of dombeya rotundifolia hochst 

      Ndwigah, S.N; Thoithi, G.N; Mwangi, J.W.; Kibwage, IO (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2001)
      Two compounds isolated from Dombeya rotundifolia chloroform stem bark extract were identified as lupeol and b-sitosterol using_infra- red nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry.

    • Quality of phenoxymethylpenicillin dry suspensions 

      Kibwage, IO; Vugigi, S (Drug Analysis and Research Unit. University of Nairobi, 1991)
      The antibiotic phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) is still a drug of choice as a prophylactic agent in rheumatic fever and in the treatment of otitis rneolo.ervslpelos and tonsillitis. Penicillin V is composed of the ...

    • 5-year audit of the range and volume of diagnostic radiographic services at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital 

      Kihara, Eunice N; Opondo, Florence; Ocholla, Tom J; Chindia, Mark L; Wagaiyu, Evelyn (1 Radiology Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology & Medicine, University of Nairobi,2 Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology & Medicine, University of Nairobi,3 Department of Periodontology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi,, 2012-09)
      Background: Dental and cranio-maxillofacial diagnostic imaging constitutes an invaluable tool in the accurate diagnosis and management of a diverse range of conditions and diseases that afflict the oral and cranio-maxillofacial ...

    • Radiological features of burkitt's lymphoma 

      Aywak A A.; Mwanda O Walter.; Adamali N E. (2004)
      Background: Diagnostic radiology investigations play important roles in the management of Burkitt's Lymphoma. Objectives: To document the various radiological manifestations of Burkitt's lymphoma as seen in patients at ...

    • Discolouration of Teeth: 

      Kisumbi, B.; Wakiaga, J.; Chindia, M. L. (Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1995-04)
      The dentist is faced with a daunting task in application of clinical skills to achieve maximum cosmetic results when it comes to the management of discoloured and/or hypoplastic dentition. In this paper. an overview is ...

    • Characterization of thermal and rheological properties of zidovidine, lamivudine and plasticizer blends with ethyl cellulose to assess their suitability for hot melt extrusion 

      Maru, Shital M.; Matas, Marcel de; Kelly, Adrian; Paradkar, Anant (2011)
      The influence of antiretroviral drugs and plasticizers on the rheological and thermal characteristics of ethyl cellulose formulations intended for hot melt extrusion has been investigated. Antiretroviral drugs used were ...

    • Quality of Pharmaceuticals in Kenya - 

      Kibwage, IO (1998)
      Over the past years Kenya has been treated to press reports about poor quality pharmaceuticals in the market and problems with the same in public institutions. This paper reviews mechanism in place in Kenya to minimise ...

    • Nephrotoxicity of amphotericin b in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients 

      Ochieng, PO; McLigeyo, SO; Amayo, EO; Kayima, JK; Omonge, EO (Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)
      Objectives: To describe the incidence of renal dysfunction, hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia in AIDS patients with cryptococcal meningitis and on amphotericin B treatment. Secondary objective was to determine all-cause ...

    • Re-thinking the Management of Higher Education Institutions: Transformational Leadership 

      Otieno, Omutoko (2009-06-03)
      The study attempts to examine the management of higher education institutions in Kenya and it explores how challenges facing universities can be dealt with an aim of keeping up with contemporary trends of management and ...