Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Subjective health complaints are more prevalent in Maasais than in Norwegians
(Department of Behavioural Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)The aim of this observational, population-based study was to compare subjective health complaints (SHC) in Norwegians, living in a Western welfare society, and Maasai people, living in rural Kenya under primitive conditions. ... -
Problems in diagnosing odontogenic myxoma
(2007)Tumours and tumour-like growths arising from odontogenic tissues constitute a heterogenous group of lesions whose diagnosis can be particularly challenging on the part of both surgeons and pathologists. In children, these ... -
An ARID family protein binds to the African swine fever virus encoded ubiquitin conjugating enzyme, UBCv1.
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2000-04)The NH(2)-terminal end of a protein, named SMCp, which contains an ARID (A/T rich interaction domain) DNA binding domain and is similar to the mammalian SMCY/SMCX proteins and retinoblastoma binding protein 2, was shown ... -
Urinary tract stone disease in Nairobi
(Department of Surgery, 1998)At the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and other private hospitals in Nairobi urinary stone disease is not being correctly diagnosed. Over a 15 year period (1980-1995) only 56 patients have been confirmed to have urinary ... -
Clinical presentation and management of renal cell carcinoma
(Department of Surgery, 1998)A study of clinical presentation and management of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in 35 patients during the period 1983 to 1997 is presented. The peak age was 40-50 years. Haematuria, abdominal pain, fever of unknown origin ... -
Fate of atrazine in sandy soil cropped with sorghum
(2001)A field study was conducted to determine the fate of atrazine (6-chloro-N2-ethyl-N4-isopropyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine) within the root zone (0 to 90 cm) of a sandy soil cropped with sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] ... -
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia at Mater Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Surgery, 2007)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of medical therapy in the management of patients with mild, moderate and severe symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Private urology clinic ... -
Removal of arsenite by Fe(VI), Fe(VI)/Fe(III), and Fe(VI)/Al(III) salts: effect of pH and anions
(2009)The removal of arsenate and arsenite from drinking water poses challenges, especially when arsenite is present in a significant amount. The removal of arsenite by K(2)FeO(4), K(2)FeO(4)/FeCl(3), and K(2)FeO(4)/AlCl(3) salts ... -
Horizontal Angle Of Inclination Of The Mandibular Condyle In A Kenyan Population.
(2012)The horizontal angle of inclination, is important in maintaining the function of the temporomandibular joint. It should be maintained in the manufacture of condylar prostheses since deviation may lead to disk displacement ... -
Contraceptive use among women admitted with abortion in Nairobi.
(1991-03)In this study, a total of 519 patients were interviewed. 82.5% had incomplete abortion. The implication of abortion especially when induced is emphasised. Economic implications that are contributed by the youth are stressed. ... -
Introducing criteria based audit into Ugandan maternity units
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003-12)PROBLEM: Maternal mortality in Uganda has remained unchanged at 500/100 000 over the past 10 years despite concerted efforts to improve the standard of maternity care. It is especially difficult to improve standards in ... -
Promotion of handwashing as a measure of quality of care and prevention of hospital-acquired infections in Eritrea: the Keren study
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)A complex interplay of cognitive, socio-economic and technical factors may determine hand-washing practice among hospital-based health workers, particularly doctors, regardless of the location of the country or hospital ... -
Oral health status among Kenyans in a rural arid setting: dental caries experience and knowledge on its causes
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2006)OBJECTIVE: To determine the dental caries experience and knowledge on the causes and preventive measures for dental diseases. DESIGN: A community based cross-sectional descriptive study. SETTING: Elwak sub-district hospital, ... -
Combined chemical micro-abrasion and bleaching technique in the management of enamel flourotic stains
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008)Objective: To remove or modify fluorotic enamel stains using a combined chemical micro-abrasion and bleaching technique. Design: An in-vivo study was carried out. A sample of 21 participants was randomly selected from ... -
Coma scales for children with severe falciparum malaria
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1997-03)The Blantyre coma scale (BCS) is used to assess children with severe falciparum malaria, particularly as a criterion for cerebral malaria, but it has not been formally validated. We compared the BCS to the Adelaide coma ... -
Effects of calcium supplementation in patient at risk of pregnancy induced Hypertension
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2005)Effects of calcium supplementation in patient at risk of pregnancy induced Hypertension. (This was an experimental double blind randomized clinical trial.) -
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum in a patient with sickle cell disease: case report
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008)An 18 year female sickler (HbSS) presented with repeated history of epistaxis and bleeding gums. Features consistent with pseudoxanthoma elasticum were observed, such as hyper-extensile redundant skin folds in the neck, ... -
Simultaneous open reduction and salter innominate osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2007-03)Objective: To highlight the presence of this uncommon developmental disorder in our set up and show that simultaneous open reduction and salter innominate osteotomy can restore normal hip development Design: Prospective ... -
Current concepts in the recognition and classification of pain with special emphasis on orofacial pain: a review
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993-11)Despite extensive investigation, pain cannot always be adequately diagnosed or cured. Subsequently, the management of pain can be daunting. The diagnosis of pain, however, is crucial to its effective management because of ... -
Assessment of human pharmaceutical products registered in Kenya by Route of administration and type of dosage form
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2012)The aim of this study was to assess the human pharmaceutical products that have been registered in Kenya in order to determine the most common routes of administration and type of dosage forms that are used. Registered ...
