Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Evaluation of POSSUM and P-POSSUM as predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing laparotomy at a referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya 

      Kimani, M.M; Kiiru, J.N; Matu, M.M; Chokwe, T; Saidi, H (University of Nairobi, College of Health SciencesKenyatta National Hospital, Department of surgeryKenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Microbiology Research, 2010)
      The Physiological and Operative Severity Score for enumeration of Morbidity and Mortality (POSSUM) and its Portsmouth modification (P-POSSUM) were developed for comparative audit in surgical patients. This study evaluated ...

    • A randomised controlled trial of steroid injection in the management of plantar fasciitis 

      Abdihakin, M; Wafula, K; Hasan, S; MacLeod, J (Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
      The management of plantar fasciitis varies among clinicians because no single treatment has strong scientific evidence to support its use to improve outcome. Steroid injections are more commonly used in our practice with ...

    • Perforated peptic ulcer disease at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. 

      Nasio, N.A.; Saidi, H. (Department of SurgeryDepartment of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2009)
      Published reports on perforated peptic ulcers indicate increasing rates for the elderly, those chronically ill and females. Our local observations are at variance. This study analysed patients treated for peptic ulcer ...

    • Origin of thyroid arteries in a Kenyan population 

      Magoma, G; Saidi, H.; Kaisha, W.O (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2012)
      The thyroid gland receives blood supply predominantly from paired superior and inferior thyroid arteries. The superior thyroid artery originates from external carotid while the inferior thyroid artery is a branch of ...

    • Gastric acid secretion pattern in patients with benign gastric ulcer: 

      Ogiitu, E.O.; Lule, G.N.; Okoth, F.; Were, J.B.O; Nyabola, L.; Gatei, S.; Mwai (Department of Medicine University of NairobiVirus Research Centre, Kenya Research Medical InstituteDepartment of Human Pathology, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1989-02)
      Basal and stimulated (maximal and peak) gastric acid secretion pattern was determined in the Kenyan Africans with (a) benign gastric ulcer, (b) benign gastric and duodenal ulcer and (c) normal controls. There was no ...

    • Relation of the external laryngeal nerve to superior thyroid artery in an african population 

      Magoma, Georgina; Saidi, Hassan; Kaisha, Wyckliffe (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi,, 2012)
      The external laryngeal nerve runs parallel to superior thyroid artery and later crossing the artery either above or below the upper pole of the thyroid gland. This relatively high anatomic variability demonstrates ...

    • Severe Necrotizing infection of the Perineum 

      Abdihakin, M.; Saidi, H; Mohammed, Dr. Abdihakin (Aga Khan University hospitalUniversity of Nairobi, 2010)
      The evolution of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to septic shock is a continuum that can be stemmed using dedicated and early goal directed interventions. In the setting of necrotizing soft tissue infection, ...

    • Morphology of human myocardial bridges and association with coronary artery disease 

      Saidi, H; Ongeti, WK; Ogeng'o, Julius A (Department of Human anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
      BACKGROUND: The functional significance of myocardial bridging remains controversial. The bridge morphology and structure of the tunneled vessels may modify its ultimate clinical effects. OBJECTIVE: To describe the ...

    • Effect of improved stoves on prevalence of acute respiration infection and conjunctivitis among children and women in a rural community in kenya 

      Wafula, E. M.; Kinyanjui, M. M.; Nyabola, L.; Tenambergen, E. D. (Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College or Health Sciences. Universily of NairobiFamily Health Unit, Division of Primary Health Care, Minislry of Health, 2000-01)
      Objectives: To estimate the effect of improved stoves on the prevalence of ARI and conjunctivitis among children aged below five years and women aged between 15 and 60 years. Method: A field trial or intervention study ...

    • Morphometry of the adult sigmoid colon and relation to volvulus 

      Saidi, H.; Anangwe, D.; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Awori, K. (Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)
      The sigmoid colon in Africans is commonly affected by volvulus formation. Anatomical characteristics of this part of the colon could provide some of the contributory explanations for male gender predisposition The ...

    • A study of drug use in five urban centres in kenya 

      Ndetei David M.; Khasakhala, L; Ong’echa, FA; Kokonya, D; Mutiso, V; Kuria, M; Odhiambo, G; Akanga, S (University Of Nairobi, 2008)
      Few studies have addressed the reasons for substance use in Kenya, with most focusing on prevalence rates in school-based and general population samples. None have been carried out among people already using drugs. This ...

    • Unusual formation of the median nerve associated with the third head of biceps brachii 

      Ongeti, Kevin; Pulei, Anne; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Saidi, Hassan (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
      Unilateral variations in the formation of the median nerve, with the presence of the third head of the biceps brachii entrapping the nerve are very rare. These variations were observed on the right side, of a 30-year-old ...

    • Who is to blame? 

      Opwora, Antony S.; Laving, Ahmed MR; Nyabola, Lambert O.; Olenja, Joyce M. (2011)
      Background: Kenya, like many developing nations, continues to experience high childhood mortality in spite of the many efforts put in place by governments and international bodies to curb it. This study sought to ...

    • Endoscopic anatomy of the groin; implication for transabdmominal preperitotoneal herniorrhaphy 

      Saidi, H (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2012)
      Hernia surgery is in many ways the quintessential case for demonstrating anatomy in action. Laparoscopic hernia surgery has a more recent history compared to open surgery. The demand for the procedure is increasing. The ...

    • The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and syndromes in Kenyan children and adolescents 

      Ndetei David M.; Khasakhala, Lincoln; Nyabola, Lambert; Ongecha-Owuor, Francisca; Seedat, Soraya; Mutiso, Victoria; Kokonya, Donald; Odhiambo, Gideon (RoutledgeDepartment of Psychiatry, University of NairobiAfrica Mental Health Foundation,Department of Psychiatry and MRC Unit on Anxiety and Stress Disorders, University of Stellenbosch, 2008)
      Background: Community studies on children and adolescents in Western settings suggest prevalence rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms that require intervention. Aim: To establish equivalent prevalence rates in a ...

    • Age changes in the structure of human atrioventricular annuli 

      El-busaidy, Hemed; Saidi, Hassan; Odula, Paul; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Hassanali, Jameela (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi,, 2012)
      Atrioventricular annuli are important in hemodynamic stability and support to tricuspid and mitral valves. Anatomical features of the annuli such as circumference, organization of connective tissue fibers, myocardium and ...

    • Acute pancreatitis at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi: a two year audit 

      Mutebi, M; Abdallah, A; Saidi, H (Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi,Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairob, 2007)
      Acute pancreatitis ranges in severity from a mild, self-limiting to a fulminant disease with systemic decompensation. The treatment of the severe form of the disease may be difficult with mortality rates of up to 30%.There ...

    • Acute acalculous cholecystitis in an outpatient setting 

      Awori, K O; Saidi, Saidi H; Kiptoon, D K (University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, 2006)
      Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) typically affects hospitalized patients with critical illness. Outpatient AAC is reported to occur in elderly males with cardiovascular comorbidities. We report the presentation of ...

    • Biophysical profile scores and resistance indices of the umbilical artery as seen in patients with pregnancy induced hypertension. 

      Nguku, S W; Gichuhi, J W; Aywak, A A (Department of RadiologyDepartment of Obstetric and Gynaelology, 2006-03)
      OBJECTIVE: The role of Biophysical Profile Score and resistive index of the umbilical artery for monitoring pre-eclampsia patients. DESIGN: Descriptive prospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital and ...

    • Quality of health care and its effects in the utilisation of maternal and child health services in Kenya 

      Audo, M. O.; Ferguson, A.; Njoroge, P. K. (Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of NairobiProgramme Manager, Strengtherung STD/HIV Control Project in Kenya, 2005-11)
      Objective: To assess the quality of care provided by the Kisumu Municipal health facilities, with special reference to Maternal and Child health services (MCH). Design. A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: ...