Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Pediatric HIV Type 1 Vaccine Trial Acceptability among Mothers in Kenya
(2006)Vaccination of infants against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) may prevent mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission. Successful trials and immunization efforts will depend on the willingness of individuals to ... -
Drug quality control work at drug analysis research unit:
(1992)During the period 1987 to 1990, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit received and analysed 130 samples, 70 samples were of local origin while 60 were imports. A total of 101 samples satisfied requirements for quality. AU ... -
Oral health knowledge attitude practices and caries experience among 10-12year olds in childrens homes
(Ministry of Medical ServicesDepartment of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Peadiatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)The objective was to determine knowledge, attitude, practices and caries experience for 10- 12 year aids in two children's homes. The results showed 33(63%) of the children were able to identify tooth decay as a disease ... -
Toothbrush/ abrasion rates of modified glass ionomer restoratives in-vitro
(2000)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, ... -
Quality performance of metronidazole tablet products on the Kenyan market
(1991)The in vitro performance of metronidazole tablet product by different manufacturers avallable on the Kenyan market was evaluated. It was found that a number of generic metronidazole tablet products have quality performance ... -
Proconvulsant effect of khat (Catha edulis) in Sprague dawley rats
(2008)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Catha edulis (khat) is a plant whose fresh young leaves are used by an estimated five million people in eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as a drug of recreation. The fresh leaves ... -
Breast milk HIV-1 suppression and decreased transmission: a randomized trial comparing HIVNET012 nevirapine versus short-course zidovudine
(2005)Objective: To compare the effect of perinatal regimens of short-course nevirapine (HIVNET012)andzidovudine[Thai-CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC) regimen] on breast milk viral shedding and perinatal transmission ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) lowers plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone secretion, but increases cortisol levels in male rabbits
(2007)This study investigated the effects of fresh khat extract on specific circulating hormones in male rabbits. Materials and methods: A total of 25 male New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups each comprising ... -
In vitro study of the effects of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extract on isolated mouse interstitial cells
(2006)30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) and cell viability as well as testosterone concentration measured at 30 min intervals over a 3 h incubation period. High concentrations of khat extract (30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) significantly inhibited ... -
Comparative bioavailability of two brands of chlorpropamide in Kenyans
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1989)The relative bioavailability of two brands of chlorpropamide, Dibonis ™ , ant Diabinese TM has been evaluated in four healthy male volunteers in a randomized balanced, cross-over study. No statistically significant differences ... -
Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Breast
(1982-12)Primary malignant lymphomas of the female breast are rare and up to date such tumors have not been described in the male. Majority of the malignant tumors of the breast are the well known infiltrating duct carcinoma. This ... -
Role of grooming in reducing tick load in wild baboons (Papio cynocephalus)
(2012)Nonhuman primate species spend a conspicuous amount of time grooming during social interactions, a behaviour that probably serves both social and health-related functions. While the social implications of grooming have ... -
Oral cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculry of Denial Sciences, University of NairobiM. Dent, Sci., Consultant Oral Pathologist Department of Pathology, Kenyatta National Hospital,Oral Pathologist Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004-06)The epidemiology of oral cancer in the African population is still uncertain. Earlier reports suggested a relatively low incidence of oral cancer among Africans. However, there have been recent reports of an upward trend ... -
Infant Feeding Practices of Women in a Perinatal HIV-1 Prevention Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(2004)Objective: To determine feeding practices and nutritional status of infantsborntoHIV-1–infectedwomen. Methods: Feeding plans and practices were evaluated by questionnaires and focus group discussions. Infants were weighed ... -
Thin-layer chromatographic study of the metabolites of erythromycins in the wistar rat
(1988)The metabolites of erythromycin A, anhydroerythromycin A, N-demethylerythromycin A and erythromycin B in the Wistar rat were studied by thin-layer chromatography. In some experiments germ-free rats, rats with a cannulated ... -
Effect of single and daily khat (Catha edulis) extract on locomotor behaviour in CBA mice
(2008)It has been demonstrated that administration of cathinone is capable of increasing locomotor activity in animals. The present study was carried out with a psychostimulant Catha edulis extract. In this experiment, twenty ... -
Compliance with antiretroviral regimens to prevent perinatal HIV-1 transmission in Kenya
(Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Nairobi, 2012-06)Objective: To compare compliance and infant HIV-1 infection risk at 6 weeks with theThai-CDCandHIVNET-012antiretroviralregimensinafieldsetting. Design: Randomizedclinicaltrial. Setting: Tertiaryhospitalantenatalclinici ... -
Source of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices in adolescents 12-13 years old in Nairobi
(2009)The aim of the study was to determine the sources of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices of adolescents. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 12-13 year olds in a primary school in Nairobi, ... -
Antinocieptive activity of the root extracts of Rhus natalensis Kraus
(2012)Rhus natalensis and Senna singuaenae are traditional African plants commonly used as medicinal plant in East Africa for the management of pain. The plants are used for management of rheumatism among others. This study ... -
Inequivalence of some Pharmaceuticals on the Kenyan Market
(1988)An in vitro assessment of two types of products showed major deficiencies in formulation and manufacture. Some anUasthmatic syrups containing ephedrine, phenobarbitone and theophylline had evidence of preelpltatlon of ...
