Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Incidence, recurrence and treatment of the luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984)The frequency of the luteinized unruptured follicle (LUF) was determined in a population of 220 regularly cycling women, infertile for at least two years. Laparoscopy was performed during the very first days of the luteal ... -
Male Sex Workers Who Sell Sex to Men Also Engage in Anal Intercourse with Women: Evidence from Mombasa, Kenya
(2013)Objective: To investigate self-report of heterosexual anal intercourse among male sex workers who sell sex to men, and to identify the socio-demographic characteristics associated with practice of the behavior. Design: Two ... -
One world, but worlds apart..
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997) -
Association of HIV infection with distribution and viral load of HPV types in Kenya: a survey with 820 female sex workers
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2010)BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) and HIV are each responsible for a considerable burden of disease. Interactions between these infections pose substantial public health challenges, especially where HIV prevalence ... -
Evaluation of commercially available radioimmunoassays for the determination of luteinizing hormone in serum and urine. Application for the detection of endogenous rise of luteinizing hormone in a in vitro fertilization program.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984)Three commercially available RIA kits for serum and urinary LH were assessed for their usefulness to detect endogenous LH rise in patients receiving ovarian stimulation as part of an in vitro fertilization treatment for ... -
A Brief Review of Probiotic Use
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)Probiotic therapy refers to use of live microorganisms to treat human pathological disorders such as lactose intolerance and antibiotic induced superinfections. The critical point to be consideted is whether such administered ... -
Recurrence of the luteinized unruptured follicle.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1983)No abstract available -
A drug utilisation survey of dosage forms dispensed at Kenyatta national hospital Nairobi.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1981-04) -
Reasons underlying patients' decisions to change oral health care providers
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Effect of light intensity on the cure characteristics of photo-polymerised dental composites
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2013)Objective: To determine the light intensity emitted by light curing units (LCUs) and its effect on the cure characteristics of composites polymerised with it. Design: A laboratory based cross sectional study. Setting: ... -
Prevalence of oral sex and wet kissing among femal sex workers in two areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Effect Of Phase Status On Responses To Akhi In The Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria Gregaria
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi,, 1998-12-06) -
Survey of Hanganutziu and Deicher (HD) Antibody in Cancer Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2007)The sensitivity of HD antibody in cancer diagnosis/prognosis could be improved by detection of Immune Complex (IC) dissociated antibody. Combined evaluation of native HD and Immune Complex (IC) dissociated antibody was ... -
Early Bactericidal Activity Of A Moxifloxacin And Isoniazid Combination In Smear-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: In vitro and animal studies have shown that moxifloxacin-containing combinations may improve the bactericidal efficacy of antituberculosis regimens. Patients and methods: We measured the decline in the sputum ... -
Kaposis sarcoma in a Nairobi hospital.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2004-03)BACKGROUND: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is associated epidemiologically with HIV infection and a number of countries have reported a dramatic increase in the incidence of KS with the advent of AIDS. Although AIDS is prevalent ... -
African Programme: Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Alphthalmology (School of Medicine), 2000) -
Lower limb amputations at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Human Anatomy, 2007-03)OBJECTIVE: To determine the causes and pattern of lower limb amputations at the Kenyatta National Hospital. DESIGN: Descriptive prospective study. SETTING: The Kenyatta National Hospital between July 2003 and ... -
Conventional and variant termination of the portal vein in a black Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Human Anatomy, 2013-02)BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the variant terminations of the portal vein is important in surgical and interventional radiological procedures of the liver. Their pattern and frequency are important in planning surgery to ... -
Responsiveness to HIV education and VCT services among Kenyan rural women: a community-based survey.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Human Anatomy, 2010-09)Uptake of VCT and other HIV prevention strategies among rural African women is affected by various socio-cultural and economic factors which need elucidation. Our aim was to establish the responsiveness to HIV education ... -
Emerging issues in measles.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2001)
