Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Properties of a blood-meal-induced midgut lectin from the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans
(University of NairobiInternational Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)The properties of a blood-meal-induced lectin (agglutinin) from the midgut of Glossina morsitans capable of agglutinating Trypanosoma brucei were studied in vitro. The midgut homogenate from flies that had been fed twice ... -
Comparison between pressures measured from the proximal external jugular vein and a central vein.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1986)Mean venous pressures were measured in 20 patients in whom a catheter, inserted via the external jugular vein, failed to pass centrally. The catheter used had a rounded end and two side holes. Pressures were measured with ... -
A Third Study Of Case-finding Methods For Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Kenya, Including The Use Of Community Leaders
(University of NairobiRespiratory Diseases Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 1981-06)Five methods of identifying tuberculosis suspects were investigated in the Machakos District of Kenya by: (1) 3-monthly interrogation of the Community Elders, (2) interrogation of household heads, (3) identifying suspects ... -
Purification and characterization of a midgut lectin-trypsin complex from the tsetse fly Glossina longipennis.
(University of NairobiInternational Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)A blood-meal-induced lectin (agglutinin) with proteolytic activity was isolated from midgut extracts of Glossina longipennis by a two-step procedure involving anion-exchange chromatography. It is a glycoprotein [native ... -
The role of sequential administration of sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine following quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria in children
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine (SP) is often administered with quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria to shorten the course of quinine. The efficacy of SP alone in the treatment of non-severe malaria has been ... -
Disease burden and treatment outcomes in second-line therapy of patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) advanced breast cancer: a review of the literature.
(Xcenda, 4114 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 500, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, USA, 2012)OBJECTIVE: To determine the variable burden of disease of patients with advanced estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer and assess the current treatment landscape after failure of first-line endocrine therapy. ... -
Intravenous regional anaesthesia for lower limb orthopaedic surgery.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available. -
Memory of cardiac anaesthesia. Psychological sequelae in cardiac patients of intra-operative suggestion and operating room conversation.
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1987)Thirty patients scheduled for elective cardiopulmonary bypass surgery were interviewed pre-operatively and postoperatively to assess changes in their emotional state and recollections, both aware and unaware, of intra-operative ... -
Electrolyte imbalance in dehydrated children in paediatric observation ward Kenyatta National Hospital.
(Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,, 1974) -
Serologic tests for treponematoses in the United Arab Emirates.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1996-11)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Venereal syphilis is uncommon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf states in the Middle East. Although nonvenereal syphilis (bejel) has been reported to be endemic in some of these ... -
Accidental poisoning in childhood, with particular reference to kerosene
(School of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1962-12) -
Nutritional problems among Kenyan children
(Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,, 1975) -
Congenital biliary atresia
(Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,, 1977) -
Obstetric emergency referrals to Kenyatta National Hospital.
(School of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1980-02)PIP: A study was undertaken of the incidence of maternal and child mortality during 1977 at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya. It was noted that, while obstetric emergency referrals to the hospital from district ... -
Preliminary development of a collagen membrane for use in urological surgery
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 1984)A series of experiments have been carried out in-vitro in order to assess the possibility of using a collagen membrane in the repair of various sections of the urinary tract following operative surgery such as the removal ... -
The prevalence of group A streptococcal throat carriage in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medicine, 1996-06)The aim of this study was to establish the carrier rate of group A beta haemolytic streptococci in school children in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. One thousand and two randomly selected school children aged 5-7 years had ... -
Determination of midazolam and its major metabolite 1'-hydroxymidazolam by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray mass spectrometry in plasma from children
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)We have developed a sensitive, selective and reproducible reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) for the simultaneous quantification ... -
Clinicopathological aspects of nephrotic syndrome in patients at Kenyatta National Hospital 1973-1977
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A Fourth Study Of Case-finding Methods For Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Kenya.
(University of NairobiTransactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 1982) -
Relationship of renal function tests in newborn infants to gestational age
(School of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1981-09)
