Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Re-association of human and ovine placental eluate immunoglobulins with acidified trophoblast vesicles
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Influence of maternal education on child immunization and stunting in Kenya
(Department of AnatomyDepartment of Education Theory and Policy, Pennsylvania State University, 2011)In 2003, the child mortality rate in Kenya was 115/1000 children compared to 88/1000 average for Sub-Saharan African countries. This study sought to determine the effect of maternal education on immunization (n=2,169) and ... -
The changing in vitro susceptibility pattern to pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine in Plasmodium falciparum field isolates from Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, 2000-03)Two clinical trials that used Falcidin (Cosmos Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya), the antifolate combination of pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (PM/SD), as treatment for non-severe falciparum malaria in children at Kilifi, Kenya in 1987-1988 ... -
The Inhibiting Effects Of Aqueous Azadirachta Indica (neem) Extract Upon Bacterial Properties Influencing In Vitro Plaque Formation.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 1996-02) -
Determinants for HIV testing and counselling in Nairobi urban informal settlements
(University of NairobiDepartment of AnatomyAfrican Population and Health Research Center, APHRC Campus, 2011)Background: Counselling and testing is important in HIV prevention and care. Majority of people in sub-Saharan Africa do not know their HIV status and are therefore unable to take steps to prevent infection or take up ... -
Serum vitamin B12 and folate levels in normal and riboflavin-deficient baboons (Papio anubis).
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1966-03) -
The Inhibiting Effect of Aqueous Azadirachta indica (Neem) Extract Upon Bacterial Properties Influencing in vitro Plaque Formation
(Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, 1999-05)The purpose of this investigation was to examine the inhibitory effects of aqueous extracts derived from the bark-containing sticks (Neem stick) of Azadirachta indica upon bacterial aggregation, growth, adhesion to ... -
Determinants for participation in a public health insurance program among residents of urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya: results from a crosssectional survey
(African Population and Health Research Center, APHRC Campus, 2012)Background: The government of Kenya is making plans to implement a social health insurance program by transforming the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) into a universal health coverage program. This paper examines ... -
Root Canal Treatment And Pulpotomy In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 1991-04)This study was carried out to evaluate the practice and depth of knowledge of root canal treatment and pulpotomy by dentists in Kenya. Questionnaires were prepared and mailed to 114 dentists whose addresses were available. ... -
Hepatic changes induced by Schrebera alata (Hochst): a preliminary report on the toxicology of II kau kawa.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1976-06)Schrebera alata is a deciduous fuel tree from which the Samburu people in Northern Kenya obtain bark for medicinal purposes. A pharmacologically active principle that produces analgesic effects can be extracted from the ... -
Hematologic and Biochemical Indices in the East African Baboon
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry, 1965-11)Hematologic values for peripheral blood and marrow, serum proteins, B12 and folic acid levels are given for recently caught and captive baboons (P. anubis and P.sinocephalus) in Nairobi. The hemaglobin levels were higher ... -
Plasmodium falciparum: in vitro activity of sulfadoxine and dapsone in field isolates from Kenya: point mutations in dihydropteroate synthase may not be the only determinants in sulfa resistance
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, 2002-07)We have determined the relationship between point mutations in the gene that encodes the sulfa target, dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS) and the chemosensitivity profile to sulfadoxine and dapsone in 67 isolates from Kilifi, ... -
Emergency contraception in Nairobi, Kenya: knowledge, attitudes and practices among policymakers, family planning providers and clients, and university students - a survey of knowledge and attitudes among students at Princeton University
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi., 1999-10)To gauge knowledge, attitudes, and practices about emergency contraception in Nairobi, Kenya, we conducted a five-part study. We searched government and professional association policy documents, and clinic guidelines and ... -
Incidence of peptic ulcer in the Zambian African - a radiological study.
(Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, 1978)Five hundred and sixty-eight (568) consecutive barium meal examinations have been studied. 152 showed peptic ulcer. There were 146 duodenal and six gastric ulcers. Eight were post-bulbar ulcers, and multiple ulcers were ... -
Changes in Mitochondrial Oxidative phosphorylation characteristics in Dietary obese rats
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Biochemistry, 1991) -
The Average Human Tooth Lengths For Black Kenyan Population
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 1990-01)Measurement of tooth lengths was carried out on 537 extracted human teeth. The teeth were collected from adults aged 17 years and above and preserved in formalin. The tooth lengths were obtained by taking measurements off ... -
Study protocol for the Integra Initiative to assess the benefits and costs of integrating sexual and reproductive health and HIV services in Kenya and Swaziland.
(Department of Anatomy, 2012)In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) there are strong arguments for the provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV services. Most HIV transmissions are sexually transmitted or associated with pregnancy, ... -
Hypertension in east Africans and others of African descent: a review.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Biochemistry,, 1998-05)As the number of fatalities from cardiovascular diseases declines in western industrial nations, an opposite trend is observed in the East African region. Inter-regional variations in the prevalence of vascular disorders ... -
Phenytoin pharmacokinetics and clinical effects in African children following fosphenytoin and chloramphenicol co-administration
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, 2002-12)AIMS: Some children with malaria and convulsions also have concurrent bacterial meningitis. Chloramphenicol is used to treat the latter whereas phenytoin is used for convulsions. Since chloramphenicol inhibits the ... -
Erythroid Aplasia in Kwashiorkor
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1962-03-10)demonstrated on a phonocardiogram when atrial systole occurs in the middle of ventricular systole in complete heart block.3 Under these circumstances the atrioventricular valves are closed and ventricular filling ...
