Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by the loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell characteristics. Our aim was to assess the epithelial phenotype in the pathogenesis of endometriosis ... -
Concordance of self-reported hormonal contraceptive use and presence of exogenous hormones in serum among African women
(University of Nairobi, 2018)OBJECTIVES: Studies that rely on self-report to investigate the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV acquisition and transmission, as well as other health outcomes, could have compromised results due ... -
Are pharmacists' good knowledge and awareness on antibiotics taken for granted? The situation in Albania future implications across countries
(University of Nairobi, 2018)OBJECTIVES: Irrational use of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), exacerbated by dispensing of antibiotics without a prescription especially for typically viral infections. Such dispensing is ... -
αEβ7, α4β7 and α4β1 integrin contributions to T cell distribution in blood, cervix and rectal tissues: Potential implications for HIV transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cell surface expression of α4β7, α4β1 and αEβ7 integrins play a key role in T cell distribution. Understanding the contribution of integrins to the density and ratios of CD4+: CD4negT cell at the portals of entry for HIV ... -
Suicidal Ideation among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with suicidal ideation among youth living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Analyses are based on cross-sectional survey data, collected in 2014, of a convenience ... -
Integrin α4β7 expression on peripheral blood CD4+ T cells predicts HIV acquisition and disease progression outcomes.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa is central to HIV pathogenesis, and the integrin α4β7 promotes the homing of immune cells to this site, including those that serve as viral targets. Data from simian immunodeficiency virus ... -
Evaluation of the association between the concentrations of key vaginal bacteria and the increased risk of HIV acquisition in African women from five cohorts: a nested case-control study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: Disruptions of vaginal microbiota might increase women's susceptibility to HIV infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of associations between vaginal bacteria and HIV ... -
The CT Angiographic Prevalence of Renal Accessory Arteries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The understanding of vascular anatomy of kidneys has gained remarkable significance in both medical and surgical disciplines. The science of r enal transplantation intensifies a need for ... -
Antental care visits and pregnancy outcomes at a Kenyan rural district Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: The goal of antenatal care (ANC) is to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. Fewer ANC visits in focused antenatal care (FANC) model can affect maternal and perinatal outcomes in low income settings where the ... -
Pharmacological and mechanical interventions for labour induction in outpatient settings.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Induction of labour is carried out for a variety of indications and using a range of methods. For women at low risk of pregnancy complications, some methods of induction of labour or cervical ripening may be ... -
Evaluating factors affecting clinicians’ knowledge on contrast media: Kenyan experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Purpose: Our study aimed to establish exposure to and level of knowledge about contrast media among non-radiological clinicians and evaluate the contributory factors to the status. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional ... -
Positive predictive value of prostatic multiparametric MR I in patients with high PSA levels : Nairobi experience
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To correlate positive mp- MRI findings with histological diagnosis in patients with high PSA levels. Methods : A prospective study recruited 50 patients with raised PSA and suspicious lesions on rectal examination who ... -
The radiological scrutiny of the relation between renal vascular dimensions and anatomical variation of Renal Arteries: the must to know before renal transplantation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Renal transplantation is the preferred treatment of patients suffering from end stage renal disease. Because of challenges in performing surgical vascular anastomosis in variant renal anatomy, knowledge on renal vascular ... -
Simultaneous occurrence of five prothrombotic induced vaso-occlusive phenomena and focal nodular hyperplasia due to prolonged use of combined oral contraceptive pills
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This is a rare case of a patient simultaneously presenting with five complications associated with the prolonged (5 years) use of combined oral contraceptives. The two main ingredients of combined oral contraceptives ... -
Radiology Education in Africa: Analysis of Results From 13 African Countries.
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Meeting report: UNESCO-MERCK Africa research summit 2015- accelerating access and sustaining innovation ‘from Africa for Africa’
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: The Ebola virus disease outbreak of 2014 was the largest, longest and most devastating in the history of the disease. It demonstrated the social and economic impact an emerging infectious disease can have in ... -
Nairobi Newborn Study: a protocol for an observational study to estimate the gaps in provision and quality of inpatient newborn care in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Progress has been made in Kenya towards reducing child mortality as part of efforts aligned with the fourth Millennium Development Goal. However, little advancement has been made in reducing mortality among ... -
Psychosocial outcomes among children following defilement and the caregivers responses to the Children’s Trauma: A qualitative study from Nairobi Suburbs, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01-10)Defilement is traumatic and often associated with psychosocial problems in children, parental distress and significant social strain on family relationships and well-being. This study aimed at examining psychosocial outcomes ... -
Pattern and determinants of contraceptive usage among women of reproductive age from the Digo community residing in Kwale, Kenya: results from a cross-sectional household survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)Contraceptive usage has been associated with improved maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. Despite significant resources being allocated to programs, there has been sub-optimal uptake of contraception, especially in ... -
Determination in vivo viability of a transfused platelet product by corrected count increment and percentage platelet response.
(University of Nairobi, 2017-07)INTRODUCTION: For many years, platelet concentrates have been used for the prevention as well as treatment of bleeding disorders, especially in those patients with haematological problems involving platelet disorders as ...
