Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Serum arylesterase isoenzymes in chronic hepatitis
(University of Nairobi, 1974)A new simple technique for the electrophoretic fractionation of arylesterase isoenzymes on cellulose acetate is described. Such a technique is a diagnostic tool in liver pathology insofar as it allows a differential ... -
Effects of synthalin on mitochondrial functions
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Synthalin, the decamethylene derivative of diguanide, Full-size image (2 K) has been used in the treatment of diabetes for several years. However, its use has been limited due to its liver toxicity. The present study was ... -
Reserpine as an uncoupling agent
(University of Nairobi, 1974)1. Reserpine, like the uncoupling agent, 2,4-dinitrophenol prevents oxidative phosphorylation but stimulates the rate at which oxygen is reduced. 2. Both reserpine and 2,4-dinitrophenol fail to stimulate oxygen uptake by ... -
Role of L-ascorbic acid in the reversal of the monoamine oxidase inhibition by caffeine
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Turbidimetric Procedure for Determination of Lipase Activity
(University of Nairobi, 1973-04)A method is described for turbidimetric assay of lipase activity. The substrate is a two-phase emulsion composed of a fairly homogenous dispersion of micelles of either triolein or olive oil. The de-emulsification of the ... -
Intussusception cases among children admitted to referral hospitals in Kenya, 2002–2013: implications for monitoring postlicensure safety of rotavirus vaccines in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To describe the epidemiology of intussusception before introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, we reviewed the records of 280 patients younger than 5 years who were hospitalized in Kenya between 2002 and 2013. The patients ... -
Herbal product processing practices of traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya- key informant interviews
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Herbalists in Kenya use self-taught processing practices which are inadequate. The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of selected practices used by herbalists during drug processing and to ... -
Clinical presentation of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Importance There is a trend toward treating conjunctival lesions suspected to be ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) based on the clinical impression. Objective To describe the presentation of OSSN and identify ... -
Our journey to build capacity to implement and study an intervention to reduce depression among pregnant, Kenyan adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Depression is the leading cause of disease burden in women of reproductive age.1,2,3 The prevalence of depression is high during the perinatal period, with worldwide estimates of 11- 18%.4,5,6 Depression during pregnancy ... -
Evaluation of antimalarial drug activity against p. Falciparum by an in vitro radioisotopic method
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In vitro response of Kenyan Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine in different media
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Response of Plasmodium falciparum to dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors in Malindi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)The response of Plasmodium falciparum isolates to dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors (DHFRI) was examined in Malindi, Kenya. All 20 infected children treated with pyrimethamine/sulphadoxine responded. In contrast, after ... -
Antagonism of sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine antimalarial activity in vitro by p-aminobenzoic acid, p-aminobenzoylglutamic acid and folic acid
(University of Nairobi, 1985-01)The activity of pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine against two strains of Plasmodium falciparum has been studied in vitro by a radioisotopic technique. Low level antagonism of pyrimethamine resulted from the inclusion of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health-Care Waste Management and Associated Health Risks in the Two Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Hazardous health-care waste poses a great danger to public health and the environment if it is not properly managed. There is need for health-care workers involved in its management to understand the integral link between ... -
Ischemic Cortical Stroke in a Kenyan Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The pattern of stroke displays ethnic and geographical variations. In Sub-Saharan Africa there is scarcity of data from Eastern and Central Africa. Objective: To describe the characteristics of patients with ... -
Using health provider insights to inform pediatric HIV disclosure: a qualitative study and practice framework from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Optimal pediatric HIV disclosure impacts illness and developmental experiences while improving access to timely treatment. However, disclosure rates in high HIV prevalence countries remain low and there are limited data ... -
Heterogeneity of Smooth Muscle Cells in Tunica Media of Aorta in Goat (Capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Knowledge of the characteristics of vascular smooth muscle cells is important in understanding physicomechanical properties, functions, mechanisms of development, remodelling, regeneration of blood vessels, development and ... -
Schistosomiasis of spinal cord.
(University of Nairobi, 1977)The case is reported of a 14-month-old child admitted to hospital in Kenya with a 6-week history of progressive weakness of both lower limbs and urinary incontinence following an acute febrile illness. A thoraco-lumbar ... -
Leishmania donovani parasites in the nasal secretions, tonsillopharyngeal mucosa, and urine centrifugates of visceral leishmaniasis patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)In the early 1930s, investigators of visceral leishmaniasis stated that Leishman-Donovan bodies are found in body fluids of kala-azar patients, for example, in urine, feces, semen, and nasal and pharyngeal secretions. Based ...
