Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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ANATOMY/ANATOMIE VARIANT ANATOMY OF THE ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY IN ADULT BRAINS VARIANTES ANATOMIQUES DE L'ARTÈRE
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)Background Aneurysms of the anterior cerebral and anterior communicating arteries are common and their microvascular surgical management requires sound knowledge of the normal and variant vascular anatomy. Objective The ... -
Methods and protocols for intrusion-tolerant management of collaborative network groups
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2001)Disclosed is a system for managing communications within a network collaboration group. The system comprises: a generator (110) for generating a new nonce value; an incorporator (120) for incorporating an expected nonce ... -
Injury Outcomes in Elderly Patients Admitted at an Urban African Hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Human Anatomy,, 2013)Background: Elderly patients have worse outcomes for similar severity when compared to younger trauma patients. Elderly patients form smaller proportions of the trauma population in the developing world in comparison to ... -
Cellular polypropylene‐based piezoelectric films
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 2012)Cellular polypropylene-calcium carbonate based piezoelectric films were obtained using biaxial stretching and gas-mediated inflation followed by a corona discharge treatment using home-made devices. The obtained results ... -
Baseline trachoma survey in ELCK-Arsim, Samburu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2013)Objectives: To establish the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged 1-9 years; potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults >15 years and to document the magnitude of selected known trachoma risk factors. Design: ... -
A German ophthalmologist with an African heart
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2013)In recognition of his extraordinary commitment and contribution to academic excellence and prevention of blindness in Eastern Africa through teaching, scientific research, advocacy and resource mobilization; the 2007 ... -
ESTIMATING COSTS FOR COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS-GUIDELINES FOR MANAGERS OF DIARRHEAL DISEASES CONTROL PROGRAMS-
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The 'permanent project syndrome': A counter productive consequence of philanthropy
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Capacity of non-governmental providers in delivery of healthcare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of health sciences,, 1998)The purpose of this study was to determine the capacity of the nongovernmental (NGO) sector in the provision of health care under normal and stressed circumstances by capturing the providers' and consumers' perspective ... -
EBV-Bart-6-3p induces cell proliferation and escape of immunosurveillance in BL cell lines and primary tumours
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HIV status in discordant couples in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Microbiology, 2010-11)Background: Most couples affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa live in discordant relationships. Men are thought to be the index case in most relationships, and most social marketing and awareness campaigns are focused ... -
DNMT over-expression based on microrna modulation in HIV-related aggressive B-cell lymphomas
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ISBER Abstracts
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MicroRNA expression profile identifies a distinct molecular signature between MYC translocation-positive and negative Burkitt lymphoma cases
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2012) -
icroRNA expression profile identifies a different signature between MYC translocation-positive and negative Burkitt Lymphoma cases
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2011) -
Fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2007)Objective: To determine the pattern of thyroidal nodules diagnosed by (FNA) cytology. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) - a University of Nairobi affiliated hospital. Subjects: ... -
Reference Ranges for Some Biochemical Parameters in Adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2009)PURPOSE: To establish the reference ranges of some biochemical parameters for adult Kenyan population. METHODS: In a prospective involving 1100 healthy blood donors (age: 18-55 yr) in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya ... -
Adverse drug reactions among HIV infected and uninfected adults receiving anti-tuberculous therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 2013)Background: Information about the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among HIV infected and HIV uninfected patients receiving anti-tuberculous therapy in Africa is limited due to unavailability of local data or ... -
Blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils at schools for the blind in Burundi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013)Purpose: To determine the causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils attending schools for the blind in Burundi in order to assist planning for services in the country. Materials and Methods: All ... -
Prevalence and Causes of Ocular Morbidity in Mbeere District, Kenya. Results of a Population-Based Survey
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013-04)Purpose: Ocular morbidity (OM) describes any eye disease regardless of resultant visual loss. Ocular morbidity may affect large numbers of people in low income countries and could lead to many episodes of care. However ...
