Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Infant neutropenia associated with breastfeeding during maternal antiretroviral treatment for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maternal antiretroviral treatment (ART) is recommended for prevention of mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission (PMTCT), including in women with high CD4+ cell counts. Within a pediatric HIV-1 vaccine trial PedVacc 002, we ... -
Vaccines against sexually transmitted infections the way forward
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing the profound impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on global sexual and reproductive health and the need for new prevention strategies, organized a technical ... -
Risk compensation following male circumcision: results from a two-year prospective cohort study of recently circumcised and uncircumcised men in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)We present the results of the first study of longitudinal change in HIV-associated risk behaviors in men before and after circumcision in the context of a population-level voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program. ... -
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of kenyan hydnora abyssinica A. Braun (Hydnoraceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Hydnora abyssinica is a leafless medicinal herb characterized by rhizome and flower only. The decoction of the rhizome has been used in Kenya to manage infections, cancer and removal of retained placenta. Plant secondary ... -
Effective intervention to reduce intravaginal practices among hiv-1 uninfected Kenyan women.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Intravaginal practices (IVP) are common among African women and are associated with HIV acquisition. A behavioral intervention to reduce IVP is a potential new HIV risk-reduction strategy. Fifty-eight HIV-1-uninfected ... -
Prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis in different sub-populations of women in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Clinical development of vaginally applied products aimed at reducing the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, has highlighted the need for a better characterisation of the vaginal ... -
Fc Gamma Receptors IIa and IIIa Genetic Polymorphisms Do Not Predict HIV-1 Disease Progression in Kenyan Women.
(2014)Abstract Genetic polymorphisms of the Fc gamma receptors (FcγR) IIa and IIIa have been implicated in the rate of HIV-1 disease progression, but results are inconsistent. We aimed to determine the association between these ... -
Determination of plasmodium parasite life stages and species in images of thin blood smears using artificial neural networks
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria is a leading cause of deaths globally. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of the disease is key to its effective treatment and management. Identification of plasmodium parasites life stages and species forms part of ... -
Effect of additional ultrasound therapy to analgesics in treatment of acute low back pain: a randomised control trial conducted at the Aga Khan university hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Acute low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that is encountered by many physicians with varied treatments instituted in its management. Ultrasound physiotherapy is a common modality used in its management, ... -
Risk factors and management of stress ulcers in the critical care unit in a Kenyan referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Stress ulcers develop due to extreme physiological stress among critically ill patients. Data on it management is scant in resource limited settings. Objectives: To determine the incidence, risk factors and ... -
Collateral benefits arising from mass administration of azithromycin in the control of active trachoma in resource limited settings.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: T he benefits of the use of antibiotics in the mass treatment for active trachoma and other diseases have been documented, but the secondary effects arising from such a programme have not been fully ... -
The antinociceptive effects of hydrazinocurcumin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Analgesics in clinical used have many side effects and are not always effective. Hence need for safer and more effective agents. Hydrazinocurcumin is an azole derivative of the natural product curcumin. It is ... -
Prevalence and causes of vision loss in north Africa and the Middle East: 1990-2010.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: To describe the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness in North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) in 1990 and 2010. METHODS: Based on a systematic review of medical literature, we ... -
Prevalence And Causes Of Vision Loss In High-income Countries And In Eastern And Central Europe: 1990-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: To assess prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment in high-income regions and in Central/Eastern Europe in 1990 and 2010. METHODS: Based on a systematic review of medical literature, ... -
Morbidity profile of early experience of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in Kenya
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Early menarche among urban Kenyan primary school girls
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Prevalence and causes of vision loss in Latin America and the Caribbean: 1990-2010.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)OBJECTIVE: To present regional estimates of the magnitude and temporal trends in the prevalence and causes of blindness and moderate/severe visual impairment (MSVI) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). METHODS: A ... -
A Rare Case of Crossed Renal Ectopia without Fusion
(2014)Crossed renal ectopia without fusion is a rare congenital renal anomaly that occasionally presents with abdominal pain and abdominal mass. We present a 65 year old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Renal functions ... -
Analysis of Soft Tissue Injuries and Scarring Following Terrorist Bomb Explosion at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2014)Background: This retrospective observational descriptive study was aimed at determining the pattern of soft tissue injuries and subsequent scars that followed the American Embassy Terrorist Bomb Explosion in Nairobi. Methods: ...
