Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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African Burkitt's lymphoma and an Epstein-Barr virus-enhancing plant Euphorbia triucalli
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Diets and trophic ranking of ungulates of the northern Serengeti
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1985)The botanical composition of diets was determined for Thomson's (Gazella thomsoni) and Grant's gazelles (G. granti), impala (Aepyceros melampus), topi (Damaliscus lunatus topi), kongoni (Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii), ... -
Immunity after treatment of human schistosomiasis mansoni. III. Long-term effects of treatment and retreatment
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)Group mean Schistosoma mansoni reinfection patterns are presented for 2 years after treatment with oxamniquine in 1981 of over 100 9- to 16-year-old Kenyan schoolchildren, and for one year after retreatment in 1983 with ... -
Production and nitrogen responses of the African dwarf shrub Indigofera spinosa to defoliation and water limitation
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1990)The dwarf shrub Indigofera spinosa Forsk. (Papilionacea), a native forage species of arid Northwest Kenya, was propogated from seed, grown in a controlled environment, and subjected to three treatments of defoliation and ... -
Infants of low birthweight seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1977-01) -
Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis. (Case report of a child).
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1977-01) -
Blood pressure and associated factors in a rural Kenyan community.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984)Blood pressure (BP) and associated factors were determined in 1737 men in a remote Kenyan agricultural community. Systolic BP showed no significant rise with age until after 54 years; diastolic BP showed a small rise with ... -
Immunity in human schistosomiasis mansoni: prevention by blocking antibodies of the expression of immunity in young children
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A total of 129 children were treated for Schistosoma mansoni infections, and followed for intensity of reinfection at 3-monthly intervals over a 21-month period. Blood samples were taken before treatment and at 5 weeks and ... -
A prospective study of neonatal deaths in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1978-06) -
Calciferol induced hypercalcemia in renal osteodystrophy
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1980)A boy 3.5 years old with rickets associated with renal tubular acidosis, who was given large doses of vitamin D by mouth for several months, is described. He developed vitamin D excess. The symptoms, signs, management and ... -
Emerging conceipts about the renin-angiotensin system - Present and future clinical applications
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996-09)This review article looks at the emerging concepts about the renin angiotensin system. The specific aspects it covers include angiotensin II receptors, angiotensin receptor antagonists and alternative enzymatic pathways ... -
Accessibility and delivery of cataract surgery in Africa
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Cost and consequences of trachoma survey and mass drug administration in the Narok district in Kenya (abstract)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kenyatta National HospitalCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2011)Purpose: To determine and compare the cost of MDA using two survey methods. Methods: An impact survey was conducted to justify continuation of MDA in Narok district (543,199 people). The district was segmented into 5 ... -
Anomalous origin of left testicular artery from inferior polar renal artery
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy University of Nairobi, 2012)Gonadal arteries arising from additional renal arteries present an important variation that should be noted in order to avoid inadvertent injury to these vessels in renal hilar dissection and retroperitoneal surgery. During ... -
Reappraisal of the dimensions of the diaphragma sellae
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2012){ Morphometric dimensions of diaghragma sellae influence the extent of instrumentation and tumour exposure in the hypophyseal fossa, and the degree of compression of visual fibres from an expanding pituitary tumor. The ... -
Non-expression of androgen receptors in the carotid intimal medial zone
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2012)Androgens and oestrogens have been implicated in the noted gender differences in the increasing intimal medial thickness. Oestrogens are protective in females while the role of androgens as male disadvantage remains in ... -
A situational analysis on heart disease in urban and rural Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, University Of Nairobi., 2007)BACKGROUND: With the purpose of providing a new tool in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, which is fast becoming the first cause of morbidity and mortality in the World, the idea of utilizing young medicine students’ ... -
Morphology Of The Mandibular Condyle In A Kenyan Population.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy University of Nairobi, 2013)Use of condylar prostheses in mandibular reconstructive surgery is increasing in Kenya. To retain functional capability, condylar prostheses have to preserve the form of the condyle. Although condylar shape and size have ... -
Age Changes In The Tunica Intima Of The Aorta In Goat (capra Hircus)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2013)Age changes in the aortic tunica intima may explain the higher prevalence of atherosclerosis among the elderly. Goat is a suitable model for the study of cardiovascular disease but the age changes in its aortic tunica ... -
Does The Pattern Of Innervation Of Brachialis By The Musculocutaneous Nerve Influence The Presence Or Absence Of The Radial Nerve Contribution?
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013)The innervation of brachialis muscle by the musculocutaneous nerve has been described as either type I or type II and the main trunk to this muscle is rarely absent. The contribution by the radial nerve however ranges from ...
