Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Association of the del443ins54 at the ARMS2 locus in Indian and Australian cohorts with age-related macular degeneration.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry, 2013-04-05)PURPOSE: The ARMS2/HTRA1 genes at the 10q26 locus have been associated with risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with the most significantly associated variants being A69S (rs10490924), del443ins54 (EU427539) ... -
Vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacterial endophthalmitis: epidemiology, treatment options, and outcomes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-04-22)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the microbiological profile and treatment outcomes of vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacterial endophthalmitis. Medical records of all patients with Gram-positive ... -
Brain abscess at the Kenyatta Nationai, Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To study the aetiology, mode of presentation and outcome following treatment of brain abscesses at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National ... -
Oral hygiene and dental health.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology, 1993-02)No Abstract -
Changes in HIV-related behaviours, knowledge and testing among refugees and surrounding national populations: a multicountry study.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2013-08)To our knowledge, there is currently no published data on the prevalence of risky sex over time as displaced populations settle into long-term post-emergency refugee camps. To measure trends in HIV-related behaviours, we ... -
Spinal cord compression due to tumours at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of different types of tumours associated with cord compression, their mode of presentation and treatment outcome. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Liquid chromatographic separation of hexopyranosylated cytosine nucleosides from their degradation products
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 1997-11)Development of a liquid chromatographic method which can separate each of a series of hexopyranosylated cytosine nucleosides from their degradation products formed at acid, neutral and basic pH is described. Both silica-based ... -
The role of young neurosurgeons in the development of neurosurgery.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2012)No Abstract -
Antibiotic prescription patterns at admission into a tertiary level intensive care unit in Northern India
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2011-10)CONTEXT: An audit of antibiotic prescribing patterns is an important indicator of the quality and standard of clinical practice. AIMS: To study the (1) antibiotic prescription and consumption patterns at admission ... -
Sutureless 23-gauge versus 20-gauge vitrectomy with silicone oil injection in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-05)PURPOSE: To report the efficacy of 23-gauge (G) pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. METHODS: Retrospective chart review of consecutive patients with retinal ... -
Efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose oral combination of pyronaridine-artesunate compared with artemether-lumefantrine in children and adults with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: a randomised non-inferiority trial.
(Faculty of Medicine, 2010-04)Efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose oral combination of pyronaridine-artesunate compared with artemether-lumefantrine in children and adults with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria: a randomised non-inferiority ... -
Clinical presentation of urinary bladder cancers in Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1990)Abstract A review of cancers of urinary bladder as seen in the Kenyatta National Hospital was undertaken. 75 cases were histologically documented between January 1977 to June 1984. The incidence was found to be 0.75% ... -
An experience with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 1992)A review of percutaneous nephrostolithotomy (PNL) done at Nottingham, City Hospital during January 1985 to April 1987 was undertaken. During this period 113 patients underwent the procedures. The study was confined to 92 ... -
Visual loss with inner retinal dysfunction, after snake bite: two case reports
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-10)PURPOSE: To report two cases of visual loss following snake bite. METHOD: Retrospective review of medical records including history, examination finding, fundus details and investigation reports (visual field, ... -
Unusual bladder outflow obstruction: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2003)Hydatid disease, the parasitic infestation caused by the cestode, echinococcus granulosus involves mainly the liver and the lungs though no organ is immune. Genito urinary involvement has been found mainly in the kidneys ... -
Knowledge and practice of clinical ethics among healthcare providers in a government hospital, Chennai
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-06)The growing public concern about the ethical conduct of healthcare professionals highlights the need to incorporate clinical ethics in medical education. This study examined the knowledge and practice of clinical ethics ... -
More than meets the Eye-Myelinated axons crowd the subthalamic nucleus
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-07-12)High frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a successful treatment for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, it is currently ... -
Sustainable construction: composite use of tyres and ash in concrete.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2009)An investigation was carried out to establish the physical, mechanical and chemical characteristics of a non-standard (unprocessed) pulverised fuel ash (PFA) and waste tyres from a former landfill site at the Power Station ... -
Aflatoxicosis: health implications.
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Endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in ambulatory surgical centre facility: incidence, management and outcome
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09-24)No abstract
