Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Acute colonic pseudo obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome): case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2005)Ogilvie's syndrome was first described by Sir Heneage Ogilvie in 1948 and is a rare disorder comprising acute colonic pseudo obstruction (ACPO) with gross dilation of the caecum and right hemicolon (occasionally extending ... -
Helicobacter pylori.
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Laboratory diagnosis of malaria -- overview.
(Faculty of Medicine, 1994)Features of the laboratory diagnosis of malaria are described. Microscope equipment is absolutely essential. Clinical symptoms are inadequate for the proper diagnosis of malaria. Screening for malaria involves identification ... -
Results of silicone oil removal in post-cytomegalovirus retinitis-related retinal detachment
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-09)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of silicone oil removal (SOR) in post-cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis-related retinal detachment in Indian eyes. METHODS: A retrospective review of CMV ... -
Ethical issues in the developing world.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1995)No Abstract -
Fibrous dysplasia of the jaws: a review of literature.
(University of NairobiDeparement of Oral Maxillofacial surgery, 1992)This communication reviews the literature on fibrous dysplasia of the jaws particularly the available published reports on this condition from Africa. It reveals that few cases appear to have been reported from Africa, ... -
Combined anterior and posterior scleritis associated with central retinal vein occlusion: a case report
(University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry, 2012-09)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to report an uncommon presentation of anterior and posterior scleritis with central retinal vein occlusion METHODS: We report a 30-year-old female presenting with unilateral ... -
Role of Foxp3-positive tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in the histologic features and clinical outcomes of hepatocellular carcinoma.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-07)The role of Foxp3-positive regulatory T cells (Foxp3 Tregs) in suppression of antitumoral immune response is well documented in patients with cancer. However, it is not known whether Foxp3 Tregs are associated with specific ... -
Acinetobacter infections in a tertiary level intensive care unit in northern India: epidemiology, clinical profiles and outcomes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-04)BACKGROUND: Nosocomial Acinetobacter infections are an increasing concern in intensive care units (ICU). OBJECTIVES: To study the demographic and clinical characteristics and the outcomes of ICU patients with ... -
Traumatic endophthalmitis presenting as isolated retinal vasculitis and white-centered hemorrhages: Case report and review of literature
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-07)The article reports a case and review of the literature of endophthalmitis presenting as isolated retinal vasculitis. A 26-year-old male was observed to have white-centered retinal hemorrhages and retinal vasculitis following ... -
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Neurological manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome: a review.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, University of Nairobi., 1995-10)Neurological manifestations of HIV/AIDS is reviewed and discussed. It is noted that neurological manifestations are some of the commonest modes of clinical presentation of HIV/AIDS. At autopsy, the prevalence approaches ... -
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Cancer of the penis: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2009)Two patients with penile carcinoma are presented after management at a district hospital in Kenya. Both had undergone ritual circumcision as teenagers and presented late. HR was a 73 year old who presented with a fungating ... -
Mechanical and infectious complications of central venous catheterizations in a tertiary-level intensive care unit in northern India
(University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry, 2012-07)BACKGROUND: Central venous catheters (CVC) are associated with mechanical, infectious and thrombotic complications. AIMS: To study (a) the incidence of mechanical and infectious complications of CVC insertions and ... -
The HAART cell phone adherence trial (WelTel Kenya1): a randomized controlled trial protocol
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID), Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)The objectives are to compare the effectiveness of cell phone-supported SMS messaging to standard care on adherence, quality of life, retention, and mortality in a population receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in ... -
Polymicrobial endophthalmitis: prevalence, causative organisms, and visual outcomes.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-01-07)BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the prevalence, causative organisms, and visual acuity outcome in patients with culture-proven polymicrobial endophthalmitis. The method used in this study is ... -
Fronto-ethmoidal teratoma: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2002)A one-month old baby was referred to the neurosurgical unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, with history of being born with a bony outgrowth from the right side of her face which resembled an undeveloped twin. ... -
Type II ground-glass hepatocytes as a marker of hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic hepatitis B
(University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry, 2013-08)Ground-glass hepatocytes are seen in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and are known to harbor pre-S mutants, which are implicated in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the association ...
