Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A review of cholestatic jaundice and its diagnosis.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1982) -
The design, building and operation of health and hospital care facilities in East Africa with examples from Kenya.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)No abstract available. -
Natural course of delta superinfection in chronic hepatitis B virus-infected patients: histopathologic study with multiple liver biopsies.
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities Sciences, 1986)We evaluated the natural course of delta superinfection in patients with chronic B viral hepatitis by examining serial liver biopsy specimens from 23 patients. The mean follow-up period was 2.5 years, and the average number ... -
The influence of antiretroviral therapy on the QTc interval in an African cohort.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2012) -
FOLIE A DEUX' (A case report from Kenya)
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 1981-01)The author presents the first case report of folie a deux from Saharan Africa. The clinical presentation of this disorder in Africa does not significantly differ from those reported elsewhere. But cultural factors like ... -
Clinicohaematological profile in chronic renal failure.
(Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. SK Hospital, New Delhi., 2002)Aim of the study was to observe the clinicohaematological profile, bone marrow and serum iron indices of patients with chronic renal failure. METHOD: A total of 27 patients of chronic renal failure were selected, ... -
Leader or left behind: national and international policies related to breastfeeding
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health,University of Nairobi, 2001-09)The U.S. and international breastfeeding policies over the past 80 years present a pattern of increased protection for women and children that influences breastfeeding acceptance. These begin with the Maternity Protection ... -
Kenya's maternal, child health/family planning programme.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1980)In Kenya the current emphasis of the maternal and child health and family planning program is at service delivery points. 4 strategies have been designed: 1) maternal strategy dealing with fertile and pregnant women, ... -
Delta hepatitis in the Los Angeles area: a report of 126 cases
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities Sciences, 1986)Abstract We describe the clinical course in 126 patients with delta hepatitis who have been evaluated in Los Angeles since 1967. In approximately two thirds of all patients, delta infection was associated with chronic ... -
Detection of tubercle bacilli in sputum: application of sodium hypochlorite concentration method
(Deptt. of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Shahadra, Delhi-95, 2001)Tuberculosis has emerged as the leading cause of death due to single infectious agent. Sputum microscopy forms mainstay of diagnosis as it is most reliable, specific and objective method available especially in developing ... -
The nutritional status of an elderly population in a rural area in Embu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health - University of Nairobi, 1988-09)No abstract available. -
Fatal reactivation of chronic hepatitis B.
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities Sciences, 1986) -
Left internal mammary artery to pulmonary vasculature fistulae closed with particle embolizaton: new form of percutaneous intervention
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)The left internal mammary artery is frequently employed as a conduit in coronary bypass surgery. We report a 42-year-old male post-coronary artery bypass grafting patient with, angina on exertion who was found to have ... -
A prospective review of acute coronary syndromes in an urban hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Shavadia J, Yonga G, Otieno H.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2012-07)OBJECTIVES: To determine the epidemiology of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: A prospective survey was carried out of all patients with a diagnosis of ACS who were admitted to the critical ... -
Mental health problems of refugees in East Africa.
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 1985)No abstract available. -
The causes, treatment, and outcome of acute heart failure in 1006 Africans from 9 countries.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2012-10)BACKGROUND: Acute heart failure (AHF) in sub-Saharan Africa has not been well characterized. Therefore, we sought to describe the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of patients admitted with AHF in sub-Saharan ...
