Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Demographic characteristics of patients attending for surgical treatment of unerrupted canines
(University of Nairobi.School of Dental Science, 2002) -
Neuropharmacological studies of certain snake venoms Indian J Pharmacol 14: 115-
(University of NairobiDepartment of biochemistry, 1982) -
Screening For Biological Activity Of Solanum Incanum And Conyza Sumatrensis Using The Isolated Rabbit Intestine The Veterinarian (in Press).
(University of NairobiDepartment of biochemistry, 2006) -
The HLA A2/6802 Supertype Is Associated With Reduced Risk Of Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Transmission. J I
(University of NairobiInstitute of Tropica and Infectious Diseases(UNITID), 2001-02-01)Certain HLAs may, in part, account for differences in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) susceptibility by presenting conserved immunogenic epitopes for T cell recognition. The HLA supertype A2/6802 is associated ... -
The prevalence of dental caries and gingivitis and their relationship to social class amongst nursery-school children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1993-09)Four hundred and forty-six children attending nursery schools in Nairobi were examined for caries and gingivitis. Assessment of social class was based on the occupation of the head of the child's household. Amongst 3-year-old ... -
Vaginal Lavage With Chlorhexidine During Labour To Reduce Mother-to-child HIV Transmission: Clinical Trial In Mombasa, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine (Obstetrics and gynaecology), 2001-02)OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of vaginal lavage with diluted chlorhexidine on mother-to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) in a breastfeeding population. METHODS: This prospective clinical trial was conducted in a ... -
Paediatric dental injuries at Kenyatta N. Hospital.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Dentistry, 2005)Four hundred and forty-six children attending nursery schools in Nairobi were examined for caries and gingivitis. Assessment of social class was based on the occupation of the head of the child's household. Amongst 3-year-old ... -
The Sex Incidence Of Renal Calculosis In Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Treatment Of Cervicitis Is Associated With Decreased Cervical Shedding Of Hiv-1. AIDS
(School of medicine, 2001-01-05)OBJECTIVE: To determine whether cervical mucosal shedding of HIV-1 RNA and HIV-1 infected cells decreases following successful treatment of cervicitis. DESIGN: Prospective interventional study. SETTING: Sexually Transmitted ... -
Brs As A Co-operate Component Of Radiography Training Proceedings
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1986)While Diagnostic Radiology has become increasingly indispensable in sound clinical patient management the cost and maintenance of radiological equipment has continued to soar, reaching almost unaffordable levels in developing ... -
Essentials of Clinical Psychiatry for sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, 2005)This chapter captures the origins and current status of mental health research in Africa and emphasizes the challenges, current and past, pointing out ways in which they might be overcome. It also gives brief hints to think ... -
Decreased Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Trucking Companies in Kenya: results of a Risk-Reduction Programme AIDS II.
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Cost effectiveness in routine radiological investigations.
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High HIV prevalence, low condom use and gender differences in sexual behaviour among patients with STD-related complaints at a Nairobi Primary Health Care Clinic. International
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1997)Of 22,274 patients > or = 12 years old attending a Nairobi primary health care (PHC) clinic, 1076 (4.8%) had STD-related complaints, of whom 980 underwent assessment of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ... -
Thymocardiac ratio in African underfives
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 1995-02)The thymus in the paediatric chest will often give radiological appearances of very intriguing nature. It is known to react dramatically to stress factors such as infection or trauma. Gross hypertrophy following atrophy ... -
Prevalence of tardive dyskinesia among psychiatric in-patients at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, 2002)OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of tardive dyskinesia among psychiatric in-patients. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey. SETTING: Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, the main psychiatric referral hospital in Kenya. SUBJECTS: ... -
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in pregnancy: A randomized placebo-controlled trial with cefetamet-Pivoxil in pregnant women with a poor obstetric history
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1997)OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to measure the impact of a single oral dose of cefetamet-pivoxil on pregnancy outcome in a population with substantial rates of low birth weight and high prevalence rates of maternal ... -
An unstable fracture dislocation of the hip due to an occult free intra-articular fragment: case report
(University of NairobiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996-09)A case report is presented of a 53 year old man who presented with posterior dislocation of the hip after a road traffic accident. Initial management by closed reduction failed due to presence of an occult free intra-articular ... -
How Kenyan physicians treat mental disorders
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objectives: To determine the psychological problems the non-psychiatric doctors commonly encounter, the treatment offered and/or referrals made and to determine any obstacles met in providing psychiatric treatment or making ... -
Developmement Of A Hplc-ms/ms Method For The Analysis Of Hydrozinocurcumin In Plasma
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)
