Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Osteosarcoma of the jaw bones
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001-10)Currently, it has been established that osteosarcoma (OS) of bone is not a stereotyped disease, and several varieties have been identified by clinical findings, radiographic and histopathologic appearances. Generally, it ... -
Global Oral Health Inequalities in Incidence and Outcomes for Oral Cancer: Causes and Solutions
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011-05)The mouth and oropharynx are among the ten most common sites affected by cancer worldwide, but global incidence varies widely. Five-year survival rates exceed 50% in only the best treatment centers. Causes are predominantly ... -
Cytotoxic T cell responses to multiple conserved HIV epitopes in HIV-resistant prostitutes in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, 1998-11)Many people who remain persistently seronegative despite frequent HIV exposure have HIV-specific immune responses. The study of these may provide information about mechanisms of natural protective immunity to HIV-1. We ... -
Topical quinolone vs. antiseptic for treating chronic suppurative otitis media: a randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2005-04)Not available -
Pattern of acquired neck masses in a Kenyan paediatric population
(University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2011-04)Acquired paediatric neck masses constitute a diagnostic challenge. Their pattern is important in formulating management protocol. Reports from developing countries including Kenya are scarce. This study describes the causes, ... -
Bacteriology of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) in children in Garissa district, Kenya: A point prevalence study.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2013-05)OBJECTIVES: To identify by type and sensitivity to drugs the bacteria found in ears of school-going children with chronic otitis media in Garissa district. METHODS: Study design: This was a descriptive prevalence study ... -
Placenta and fetal membranes of the four-toed elephant shrew, Petrodromus tetradactylus.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2004-11)The four-toed elephant shrew is the only extant member of the genus Petrodromus. Some features of its placentation are found in other elephant shrews and may be important in consolidating the elephant shrews in the order ... -
Transepithelial potential in the Magadi tilapia, a fish living in extreme alkalinity.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2012-02)We investigated the transepithelial potential (TEP) and its responses to changes in the external medium in Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish living in Lake Magadi, Kenya. Magadi water is extremely alkaline (pH = 9.92) ... -
Red Blood Cell Immune Complex Binding Capacity in Children with Sickle Cell Trait (HbAS) Living in P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID), Kenya.US Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, Kenya.Maseno University School of Medicine, Kisumu, KenyaDepartment of Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA., 2012)Aims: Malaria infection leads to the formation of circulating immune complexes (CICs) which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of complicated malaria which includes severe malarial anemia. Children with sickle cell ... -
In vitro study of the effects of khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extract on isolated mouse interstitial cells.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2007-04)Isolated mouse interstitial cells were incubated with different concentrations of khat (Catha edulis) extract (0.06 mg/ml, 0.6 mg/ml, 6 mg/ml, 30 mg/ml and 60 mg/ml) and cell viability as well as testosterone concentration ... -
Association between Sickle Cell Trait and Low Density Parasitaemia in a P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases (UNITID), KenyaUS Army Medical Research Unit, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, KenyaMaseno University School of Medicine, Maseno, KenyaDepartment of Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA, 2012)Aims: The frequency of the mutant gene for sickle cell is widely distributed in the sub- Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. There is epidemiologic evidence that sickle cell trait confers a ... -
Placentation in species of phylogenetic importance: the Afrotheria.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 2004-07)Afrotheria, one of four mammalian superorders, comprises elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, aardvark, elephant shrews, tenrecs and golden moles. Their placentas either form an equatorial band or are discoid in shape. The ... -
The hypersensitive tooth.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1996-12)Not available -
Use of biometric embryonic growth parameters as indicator of exposure to a teratogen.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1997-01)Disturbances in embryonic growth were studied in 233 foetuses harvested on day 14.5 of gestation, after the administration of various doses of 5 Fluoro-2' deoxyuridine (FUdR) to pregnant mice on day 11.0 of gestation. ... -
Molecular epidemiology of measles virus in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2003-12)Measles causes significant morbidity and mortality globally. Many countries have embarked on immunization programs to control and prevent measles outbreaks and eventually to eliminate endemic measles. Kenya is currently ... -
Latent tuberculosis detection by interferon γ release assay during pregnancy predicts active tuberculosis and mortality in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected women and their children.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2010-12)BACKGROUND: We evaluated the prognostic usefulness of interferon γ release assays (IGRAs) for active tuberculosis and mortality in Kenyan human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected women and their infants. ME ... -
Immune responses to measles and tetanus vaccines among Kenyan human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected children pre- and post-highly active antiretroviral therapy and revaccination.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2009-04)BACKGROUND: : HIV-1-infected children have lower response rates after measles and tetanus immunization than uninfected children. We determined the extent to which highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) augments ... -
Consistency of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific interferon-gamma responses in HIV-1-infected women during pregnancy and postpartum.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2012)Background: We determined the consistency of positive interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assays (IGRAs) to detect latent TB infection (LTBI) over one-year postpartum in HIV-1-infected women. Methods: Women with positive IGRAs ... -
Low-frequency nevirapine resistance at multiple sites may predict treatment failure in infants on nevirapine-based treatment.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2012-07)BACKGROUND: Resistance commonly arises in infants exposed to single-dose nevirapine (sdNVP) for prevention of mother to child transmission. Although K103N and Y181C are common following sdNVP, multiple other mutations ... -
Long-term Virologic Response and Genotypic Resistance Mutations in HIV-1 Infected Kenyan Children on Combination Antiretroviral Therapy.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2012-11-28)Backround: HIV-infected children may require the use of combination antiretroviral treatment (cART) into adulthood. However, regimens are limited to first- and second-line in many African settings. Therefore, understanding ...
