Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Non-detection of Acute Angiography-induced Cerebral Vasospasm by Transcranial Doppler Sonography amongst Patients with Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in Kelantan
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital Kajang, Jalan Semenyih, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences/ Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MalaysiaDepartment of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences/ Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, 2009-10) -
Chronic splenomegaly in Nairobi, Kenya. I. Epidemiology, malarial antibody and immunoglobulin levels
(1987)Chronic splenomegaly in 131 Kenyan patients was investigated at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Patients were allocated to diagnostic groups on the basis of clinical, haematological, parasitological, histological, ... -
Recurrent pregnancy losses and the role of immunotherapy
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)Post implantation pregnancy losses are psychologically and economically stressful to the childbearing population. The etiology in the vast majority of cases is unknown but is partly thought to result from a break-down of ... -
Cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania tropica in Kenya
(1987)9 leishmanial strains, isolated from cutaneous papulonodular lesions on 3 patients, were characterized by cellulose acetate electrophoresis using 7 enzymes. The patterns obtained were indistinguishable from those of a ... -
Serum cystatin C for assessment of glomerular filtration rate in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,, 2004)Background: Assessment of renal function is important in the evaluation of the pregnant hypertensive patient. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic utility of cystatin C as a marker of glomerular filtration ... -
Colorectal cancer: incidence and trend in Brunei Darussalam
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. chongvuih@yahoo.co.uk, 2009-11)INTRODUCTION: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is reported to be increasing. This study assessed the incidence and trend of CRCs in Brunei Darussalam, a developing nation. METHODS: All histologically-confirmed ... -
Derby intramedullary nail: further biomechanical comparison
(1987)This paper is the second part of a study into the mechanical effectiveness of a new intramedullary femoral nail (the Derby nail). The results of three point bending tests have shown that the Derby nail is stronger and ... -
The effects of medullary reaming on the torsional strength of the femur
(1987)The authors have investigated the effect on the torsional strength of the bone of reaming the medulla of the femur from 12 to 16 mm in steps of 1 mm. Five groups of femurs, with 10 pairs in each, were tested comparatively ... -
The accuracy of urine dipsticks as a screening test for proteinuria in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2005)Background. Proteinuria is used as a criterion in the classification system for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia. The aim of the study was to evaluate the accuracy of dipstick urinalysis in a ... -
Salivary secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor is associated with reduced transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 through breast milk
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Univeristy of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002-10)Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI), a protein found in saliva, breast milk, and genital secretions, is capable of inhibiting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 in vitro. The aim of this study was to ... -
Portable ultrasound scanner versus serology in screening for hydatid cysts in a nomadic population
(1987)3553 nomads in Turkana, a remote area of north-west Kenya, were screened for hydatid cysts by a portable ultrasound scanner and by serology. 198 (5.6%) proved to have liver or upper abdominal cysts. In the group screened ... -
Angioarchitecture of brain arteriovenous malformations and the risk of bleeding: an analysis of patients in northeastern malaysia.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 2010-01)BACKGROUND: Central nervous system arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a vascular malformation of the brain and involves entanglement of veins and arteries without an intervening capillary bed. Affecting predominantly ... -
Acute coronary syndromes amongst type 2 diabetics with ischaemic electrocardiograms presenting to accident and emergency department of a Kenyan tertiary institution.
(Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of acute coronary syndromes among type 2 diabetic patients presenting to Accident and Emergency department. DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional study. SETTING: Kenyatta National ... -
Human mast cell heterogeneity: histamine release from mast cells dispersed from skin, lung, adenoids, tonsils, and colon in response to IgE-dependent and nonimmunologic stimuli
(1988)We have compared the ability of anti-IgE, calcium ionophore A23187, substance P, compound 48/80, poly-L-lysine, and morphine to release histamine from mast cells of human skin, lung, adenoids, tonsils, and colon. Use of a ... -
Possible immunological basis for recurrent spontaneous abortions: a review.
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2001)In normal pregnancy, the pregnant mother paradoxically tolerates the semi-allogeneic foetus until term. Experimental and clinical data to explain such tolerance in man reflects the involvement of multiple mechanisms. OB ... -
Possible significance of differences in proportions of cytotoxic T cells and B-lineage cells in the tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes of typical and atypical medullary carcinomas of the breast.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiInstitute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam., 2010-01)Medullary carcinoma (MC) of the breast is a high grade carcinoma that has a relatively favourable prognosis compared to atypical medullary carcinoma (AMC) and other more common breast carcinomas. In a retrospective study ... -
Probing Mechanisms Of Cyanogens Neurotoxicity: Relevance To The Pathogenesis Of Konzo, A Motor Neuron Disease Highly Prevalent In Sub-saharan Africa
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The secretory characteristics of mast cells isolated from the human large intestinal mucosa and muscle
(1988)The use of a collagenase dispersion technique has allowed us to compare size, histamine content and the secretory characteristics of mast cells from the mucosal and muscle layers of the human large intestine. Mast cells ... -
Shadow on the continent: public health and HIV/AIDS in Africa in the 21st century.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Univeristy of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002-07)Approaches to the prevention and control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa have been heavily based on early experiences and policies from industrialised countries, where the disease affects specific risk groups. HIV/AIDS ... -
Socio-demographic and clinical aspects of rheumatoid arthritis
(Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVE: To determine the socio-demographic profiles and some clinical aspects of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). DESIGN: Prospective, cross-sectional study. SETTING: Ambulatory out- patient clinics of ...
