Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Increased sensitivity of malaria detection by nested polymerase chain reaction using simple sampling and DNA extraction
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiSchool of Medical Sciences, University of Science Malaysia, 1997-12)Malaria remains a disease of underdeveloped and remote regions of the world. The application of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to malaria epidemiology has the potential for increasing our knowledge and understanding ... -
Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunctive therapy for bilateral compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure after heroin intake.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 2006-05)Heroin abuse causes various medical and surgical complications. We report a case of heroin-induced severe bilateral compartment syndrome complicated by rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and extremely elevated creatinine ... -
Observation of Enterobius vermicularis ova in urine: 3 case reports
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1986) -
Treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya by aminosidine alone or combined with sodium stibogluconate.
(Department of Medical Microbiology and Medical Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1990)The treatment of leishmaniasis, as currently conducted in Kenya with sodium stibogluconate, is unsatisfactory as it is expensive, resistance and relapses may occur, and major adverse effects have been reported. Recently, ... -
Treatment of symptomatic trichomoniasis among adult women using oral nitroimidazoles
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1992)Successful treatment of infections with Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is difficult because of many confounding factors such as poor abstinence from sex during chemotherapy, lack of standardised chemotherapy, difficulties in ... -
Molecular Characterization of HIV Type 1 Among HIV-Infected Respondents in a Cohort Being Prepared for HIV Phase III Vaccine Clinical Trials, Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, Department of Biological Sciences, Nairobi, KenyaKenya Aids Vaccine Initiative (KAVI), Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiDivision of Medical Virology, National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) and University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa, 2011)Kenya is one of the sub-Saharan African countries affected by HIV-1 infection and AIDS. We investigated HIV-1 genetic diversity in 130 individuals from Busia, Bungoma, and Kakamega in western Kenya as part of an HIV-1 ... -
Partner notification in the management of sexually transmitted infections in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenya AIDS Vaccine InitiativeDepartment of Medical Microbiology College of Health Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kenyatta National Hospital,Department of Zoology, Kenyatta UniversityDepartment of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, 2003)Objective: To assess utilization of partner notification as a tool in prevention and control of Sexually transmitted infections in Nairobi City Council clinics. Design: A cross-sectional study carried out between April ... -
Protein Digestibility of Children
(College of health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Food Choices and Nutritional Status of Urban School Children 6-10 years in Nairobi
(College of health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Thyroid Profile at private clinic
(Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
FNA finding at a private clinic.
(Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Tensile bond strength of fluorosed Kenyan teeth using the acid etch technique.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1986)Tensile bond strength tests were performed on 120 enamel specimens equally distributed over 'normal' American, 'normal' Kenyan and fluorosed Kenyan teeth. The mean tensile bond strength for American teeth was 59.08 +/- ... -
Analysis of Kenyan drinking water.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1987)No abstract available -
Histology of endophalmitis
(Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Simple defluoridation procedures for Kenyan borehole water.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1987)Magnesium oxide and bone meal were used as chemical defluoridating agents to reduce excessive amounts of fluoride from artificial water samples which had been prepared to simulate Kenyan water samples with a fluoride ... -
A comparative scanning electron microscope study of acid etch technique of "normal" American, "normal" Kenyan and fluorosed Kenyan teeth.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1987)No abstract available -
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the scalp
(Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Macroscopic and microscopic features of fluorosed enamel which cause difficulties in restorative dentistry.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available -
Effects of prolonged storage on physical-mechanical properties of a chemically polymerizing restorative composite.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available -
Parental child abuse and neglect from a paediatric dental clinic: two case reports.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1989)A seven and twelve-year old boy and girl presented to the paediatric dental clinic seeking dental treatment. The boy had dental neglect with fearful and uncooperative behaviour; while the girl was defiant and had disruptive ...
