Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Gender, Rights & Participation in the Kenya Cut Flower Industry
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography, 2012) -
Toxins mamba venoms that facilitate neuTromuscular transmission
(University of NairobiDepartment of biochemistry, 1984)Two toxins that are potent inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase have been isolated from the venom of the green mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps. The toxins have been called fasciculins since after injection into mice (i.p. ... -
Mother-child class I HLA concordance increases perinatal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 transmission
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1998-03)Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene products are expressed on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected cells and incorporated into the lipid envelope of HIV virions. Macaques immunized with human MHC gene products ... -
Vitamin A And Risk Of HIV-1 Seroconversion Among Kenyan Men With Genital Ulcers.
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health Centre for HIV Prevention and Research, 2001-03-30)Background: Vitamin A is involved in normal immune function and the maintenance of mucosal integrity through complex effects on cellular differentiation. Objective: We sought to determine whether serum vitamin A levels ... -
Effect of Catha edulis (khat) on behaviour and its potential to induce seizures in Sprague Dawley rats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 2007-05)BACKGROUND: Khat is a plant whose young shoots and leaves are habitually used in Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as a drug of recreation. Although it is used without any control in these regions, it contains ... -
Pharmacokinetics of temazepam in male surgical patients
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, 1995-08)The pharmacokinetics of temazepam, the 3-hydroxy1 derivative of diazepam, were studied in nine male surgical patients (age: 28-57 years; weight: 55-87 kg) who had ingested single 40 mg doses, 4 hours prior to minor surgical ... -
Impact of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus on Circulation Dynamics of Seasonal Influenza Strains in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-05)We describe virus variations from patients with influenza-like illness before and after the appearance of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in Kenya during January 2008-July 2011. A total of 11,592 nasopharyngeal swabs were collected ... -
The first renal transplant in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1980-06) -
Blunt colon injury and multiple organ failure (MOF) syndrome
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2002) -
Detection of Avian Influenza Viruses in Wild Waterbirds in the Rift Valley of Kenya Using Fecal Sampling
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A/H5N1 has been reported in 11 African countries. Migratory waterbirds have the potential of introducing A/H5N1 into east Africa through the Rift Valley of Kenya. We present the ... -
Antral mucosal diaphragm: an obstructing lesion of the stomach
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1982-02) -
Coronary arterial vessels in relation to sudden cardiac death: a review
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2001)OBJECTIVE: To review literature on the coronary vascular factors related to the syndrome of sudden cardiac death. DATA SOURCE/SYNTHESIS: Major published articles and case reports on the nature of sudden cardiac death were ... -
Experience in the management of sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1984-04) -
Experience with road traffic accident victims at The Nairobi Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2001) -
Evaluation of a low- dose nonoxynol-9 gel for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases: a randomised clinical trial, Sex Transm Dis 2001
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical micro-biology, 2001)Objective: To assess the relation between selenium deficiency and vaginal or cervical shedding of HIV-1-infected cells. Design: Cross-sectional study of 318 HIV-1 seropositive women in Mombasa, Kenya. Methods: Vaginal and ... -
Treatment of childhood malignancies in Kenya.
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 1984-09) -
The Role of Pfmdr1 and Pfcrt in Changing Chloroquine, Amodiaquine, Mefloquine and Lumefantrine Susceptibility in Western-Kenya P. falciparum Samples during 2008–2011
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Pfmdr1, and Pfcrt, genes of Plasmodium falciparum may confer resistance to a number of anti-malaria drugs. Pfmdr1 86Y and haplotypes at Pfcrt 72-76 have been linked to chloroquine ... -
Structure and adrenergic innervations of the carotid rete Mirabelle in the maasai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 1991) -
Periduodenal Tuberculosis masquerading as Annular Pancreas
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, 2012)Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is common in Africa. Nonetheless, isolated duodenal involvement is rare, and is more likely to mimic other causes of duodenal obstruction. We report a patient who succumbed to an isolated mid ... -
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia at Kenyatta National Hospital. Case studies and appraisal of clinical features and management.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1985-11)
