Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis of PCR products amplified from 18S ribosomal RNA gene of Trypanosoma congolense 

      Osanya, A; Majiwa, P.A.O; Kinyanjui, P.W (International Livestock Research InstituteDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2006)
      Oligonucleotide primers were designed from the conserved nucleotide sequences of 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA) gene of protozoans: Trypanosoma brucei, Leishmania donooani, Triponema aequale and Lagenidium gigantum. The ...

    • Thymidine kinase from tetrahymena thermophila purification and immunological analysis 

      Kinyanjui, Peter W; Pearlman, Ronald E (Department of Biology, York University, North York, Ontario, CanadaDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi. Kenya, 1991)
      Thymidine kinase is an enzyme involved in DNA precursor metabolism and DNA replication. The synthesis of this enzyme is highly regulated during the cell cycle and the activity of the enzyme is also regulated by feedback ...

    • Micro- and minisatellite-expressed sequence tag (EST) markers discriminate between populations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus 

      Kanduma, Esther G.; Mwacharo, Oram M; Sunter, Ljack D; Nzuki, Inosters; Mwaura, Stephen; Kinyanjui, Peter W; Kibe, Michael; Heyne, Heloise; Hanotte, Olivier; Skilton, A.; Bishop, Richard P (Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi. Kenya, 2012)
      Biological differences, including vector competence for the protozoan parasite Theileria parva have been reported among populations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (Acari: Ixodidae) from different geographic regions. ...

    • Trypanotolerance effect as a result of genomic imprinting in F murine population 

      Kamau, J M; Mwai, A; Kinyanjui, P W; Iraqi, FA (Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobilnternational Livestock Research Institute,Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2007)
      African tsetse-fly transmitted trypanosomosis affects a wide range of wild and domesticated animal species. Trypanotolerance, the ability of some breeds to withstand the infection has been recognized and provides a sustainable ...

    • The effect of rectal examination on serum acid phosphatase levels in benign and malignant prostatic disease 

      Magoha, G A; Osegbe, D. N. (Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria, 1982-12)
      Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patients with enlarged benign and malignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any significant ...

    • MEDICOM-African Journal of Hospital Medicine 

      University of Nairobi (School of Medicine, 2004)

    • Journal of the Kenya Dental Association(JKDA) 

      University of Nairobi (School of Denatl Sciences, 2010)

    • East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 

      University of Nairobi (School of Pharmacy, 2003)

    • East African Orthopedic Journal 

      University of Nairobi (College of Health SciencesDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001)

    • African Journal of Oral Health 

      University of Nairobi (Department of Craniomaxillofacial SurgeryDental Sciences, 2001)

    • Interventions for squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in HIV-infected individuals (Review) 

      Gichuhi, S; Irlam, J J H (Willy PublishersDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007-02)
      Background Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is a rare, slow-growing tumour of the eye, normally affecting elderly men around 70 years of age. In Africa, however, the disease is different. The incidence is rising ...

    • Unilateral axial length elongation with chronic traumatic cataracts in young Kenyans 

      Gradin, D; Gichuhi, S (Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)
      PURPOSE: To assess whether unilateral axial elongation in chronic traumatic cataract is associated with the time interval from trauma to surgery. SETTING: PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Eye Unit, Nairobi, Kenya. METHODS: This ...

    • Follow up of patients after open heart surgery 

      Ogendo, S W O (School of medicine, 1998-12)
      Objective: To determine the patient drop out to postoperative follow up for heart patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Design setting and participants: The study analysed the postoperative attendance of heart patients ...

    • Surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract (Review) 

      Do, D V; Hawkins, B S; Gichuhi, S; Vedula, S S (Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)
      Background Cataract formation or acceleration can occur after intraocular surgery, especially following vitrectomy, a surgical technique for removing the vitreous used in the treatment of disorders that affect the posterior ...

    • Outcome of glaucoma surgery at Mombasa Light House for Christ Eye Centre-intra-ocular pressure control 

      Nderi, G J; Gichuhi, S; Kollman, M; Matende, I (Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-12)
      Objectives: The main objective was to evaluate the outcome of glaucoma surgeries in a centre for eye care in Kenya. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: The study was conducted at Mombasa Light House for Christ ...

    • Ocular injuries in children 

      Murithi, I; Gichuhi, S; Njuguna, M W (Department of ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008-01)
      Objectives: To describe the epidemiology, referral system and visual outcomes of eye injuries in children. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Nairobi, Kenya. Subjects: ...

    • Active management of the third stage of labour without controlled cord traction: a randomized non-inferiority controlled trial 

      Gülmezoglu, A Metin; Widmer, Mariana; Merialdi, Mario; Qureshi, Zahida; Piaggio, Gilda; Elbourne, Diana; Abdel-Aleem, Hany; Carroli, Guillermo; Hofmey, G Justus; Lumbiganon, Pisake; Derman, Richard; Okong9, Pius; Goudar, Shivaprasa; Festin, Mario; Althabe, Fernando; Armbruster, Debora (© 2009 Gülmezoglu et al; licensee BioMed Central LtdSchool of medicine, 2009-01)
      Background: The third stage of labour refers to the period between birth of the baby and complete expulsion of the placenta. Some degree of blood loss occurs after the birth of the baby due to separation of the placenta. ...

    • New Systematic Review Methodology for Visual Impairment and Blindness for the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study 

      Bourne, R; Price, H; Taylor, H; Leasher, J; Keeffe, J; Glanville, J (Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013-09)
      Purpose: To describe a systematic review of population-based prevalence studies of visual impairment (VI) and blindness worldwide over the past 32 years that informs the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors ...

    • A double application approach to ophthalmia neonatorum prophylaxis 

      Isenberg, S J; Apt, L; Signore, M D; Gichuhi, S; Berman, N G (Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)
      Aims: To investigate if a second drop of 2.5% povidoneiodine ophthalmic solution placed within the first postnatal day would achieve better prophylaxis against ophthalmia neonatorum than a single drop applied at birth. Methods: ...

    • Does assessment of signs and symptoms add to the predictive value of an algorithm to rule out pregnancy? 

      Stanback, John; Nakintu, Nuru; Qureshi, Zahida; Nasution, Marlina (Family Health InternationalSchool of medicine, 2006)
      Background A World Health Organization-endorsed algorithm, widely published in international guidance documents and distributed in the form of a ‘pregnancy checklist’, has become a popular tool for ruling out pregnancy ...