Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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16s rRNA gene sequence of Paracoccus sp
(University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Mother-to-child prevention of HIV
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policies on opioids hinder treatment of severe pain conditions in Kenya.
(College of Health sciences, 2008) -
What could a strengthened right to health bring to the post-2015 health development agenda?: interrogating the role of the minimum core concept in advancing essential global health needs
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-01)Background Global health institutions increasingly recognize that the right to health should guide the formulation of replacement goals for the Millennium Development Goals, which expire in 2015. However, the right to ... -
Microbial Quality of Unregulated Herbal Medicinal Products in Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: The use of herbal medicines is global, with the majority of the world’s population depending on traditional medicines, particularly herbal remedies for their primary healthcare needs. In Kenya, it is estimated ... -
Carbamoylation correlates of cyanate neuropathy and cyanide poisoning: relevance to the biomarkers of cassava cyanogenesis and motor system toxicity
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-02)We sought to elucidate the protein carbamoylation patterns associated with cyanate neuropathy relative to cyanide poisoning. We hypothesized that under a diet deficient in sulfur amino acids (SAA), the carbamoylation pattern ... -
Molecular detection and genetic characterization of kobuviruses and astroviruses in asymptomatic local pigs in East Africa
(University of Nairobi., 2013-12)In this study, swine fecal specimens (n = 251) collected from nursing and weaned piglets raised under smallholder production systems were screened for the presence of kobuviruses by RT-PCR. Porcine kobuviruses were detected ... -
Exploring the use of mobile phone technology for the enhancement of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV program in Nyanza, Kenya: a qualitative study
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-05)Background Community-based mobile phone programs can complement gaps in clinical services for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in areas with poor infrastructure and personnel shortages. However, ... -
Is it Time to Abandon Stavudine? The Safety and Tolerability of Low Dose Stavudine versus Zidovudine in Urban Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: Stavudine (d4T) and zidovudine (AZT) form the backb one of the most commonly used first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens in K enya. In 2012, more than 60 % of patients undergoin ... -
Effectiveness of personalised, home-based nutritional counselling on infant feeding practices, morbidity and nutritional outcomes among infants in Nairobi slums: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12-27)Background Nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life (during pregnancy and the first two years) is critical for child growth and survival. Poor maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) practices are widely ... -
Factors influencing performance of health workers in the management of seriously sick children at a Kenyan tertiary hospital - participatory action research
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02-07)Background Implementation of World Health Organization case management guidelines for serious childhood illnesses remains a challenge in hospitals in low-income countries. Facilitators of and barriers to implementation ... -
Maternal hypotension and neonatal acidemia during Caeserean delivery under spinal anaesthesia
(College of Health sciences, 2012)Objectives: To determine the incidence of neonatal acidaemia following delivery through caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia and determine the prevalence of maternal hypotension during Caesarean section under spinal ... -
Pattern of atherosclerotic diseases among Kenyans: Reality of myocardial Infarction
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Demographics of patients admitted with traumatic intracranial bleeds in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: This study was designed to describe the demographics of patients presenting with traumatic intracranial bleeds at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Methods: A descriptive cross sectional analysis of ... -
Branching pattern of the extraosseus mental nerve in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Knowledge of the branching pattern of the mental nerve is an important consideration during placement of tooth implants and reconstructive plates. It is known to display population variations and data for the same is scarce ... -
Anonymous Contribution By Ndinya-Achola JO, Microbiology Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(University of Nairobi,, 1989) -
Anomalous Origin Of Left Testicular Artery From An Additional Renal Artery
(University of Nairobi,, 188)Gonadal arteries arising from additional renal arteries present an important variation that should be noted in order to avoid inadvertent injury to these vessels in renal hilar dissection and retroperitoneal surgery. ... -
Luminal dimensions of left anterior descending coronary artery in a black kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)Luminal diameter and percent stenosis of left anterior descending coronary artery are considered indicators of early atherosclerosis, arterial occlusion, myocardial infarction, and are important in quantitative estimation ... -
Barriers to utilization of eye care services in Kibera and Dagoreti Divisions of Nairobi, Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2008)Objective: To determine the barriers to uptake of eye care services and to establish the pattern of utilization of eye care services in the Nairobi Comprehensive Eye Care Services (NCES) Project; the catchment area of the ...
