Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Drug quality control in Kenya: Observation in drug analysis and research unit during the period 1996-2002
(Drug Analysis and Research Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Univerity of Nairobi, 2000)The Drug Analysis and Research unit received and analyzed 261 drug samples over a five-year period, 1996 to 2000. Samples were received from regulatory authorities, local industry, non-governmental organizations, hospitals ... -
Self medication in management of minor health problems in Kenya
(Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1981)A survey of proprietary pharmaceutical products used in self-medication, in Kenya, has been undertaken. Out of 472 products covered in the survey, 32% were those used for gastrointestinal disorders and 18% for respiratory ... -
The detection of cytomegalovirus DNA in maternal plasma is associated with mortality in HIV-1 infected women and their infants
(Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Objective—Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in healthy neonates and individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). The objective of this study was to determine whether the detection of CMV DNA (CMV ... -
Potentiation of uterine stimulatory action of Adenia globosa Engl. by oxytocin in vitro
(Department of Pharmacy. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1994)The effect of acqueous extract of the tuber of Adenia globosa on the isolated preparation of the rat uterus was determined. The crude drug caused a dose-dependent contraction of the tissue preparation. This action was ... -
Endoscopic anatomy of the groin; implication for transabdmominal preperitotoneal herniorrhaphy
(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 ... -
Acute cytomegalovirus infection in Kenyan HIV-infected infants
(Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Objective: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) coinfection may influence HIV-1 disease progression during infancy. Our aim was to describe the incidence of CMV infection and the kinetics of viral replication in Kenyan HIV-infected and ... -
Pharmacological activity of oxalis corniculata
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, 1995)A methanol extract of o. corniculata showed relaxant activity on isolated rabbit ileum which was dose-dependent. The plant extract also showed cardiorelaxant activity on isolated rabbit heart. In anaesthetised rats, a fall ... -
Severe road traffic injuries in Kenya, quality of care and access
(Nairobi Clinical Epidemiology Unit, University of NairobiAMREF, NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University East Africa, 2009-06)Road traffic Injury (RTI) is a rapidly growing, yet preventable, public health problem worldwide (1-1) that is projected to become the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality by the year 2020~. Road crashes have ... -
Pharmacological activities of vernonia glabra
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences,, 1996)A 70% methanol aerial part extract of Vernonia glabra caused a fall in blood pressure in anaesthetised rats. After the 50 ug dose, systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressures decreased by 56%, 66%, and 61% respectively ... -
Pharmacological activities of gutenburgia cordifolia
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences,, 1997)A methanol extract of Gutenburgia cordifolia showed a greater fall in diastolic than systolic blood pressure in anaesthetised rats. The plant extract produced cardiodepressant activity on isolated rabbit heart and caused ... -
Pharmacological activities of gardenia jovis-tonantis
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, 1994)A methanol extract derived from Gardenia jovis-tonantis showed bronchodilator activity isolated guinea pig trachea. The extract also showed cardiorelaxant activity isolated rabbit heart and caused a rapid fall ill diastolic ... -
Investigation of Possible Antidotal Effects of Activated Charcoal, Sodium Bicarbonate, Hydrogen Peroxide and Potassium Permanganate in Zinc Phosphide Poisoning. East Cent. Afri. J. Pharm. S
(Department of Pharmacology and PharmacognosyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2002)Operations Research techniques involving modelling a situation or a problem and finding an optimal solution for it. These tools are not designed nor intended to replace managerial decision making, but rather their purpose ... -
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(2007)Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of death amongst infants. The timing of treatment in relation to the natural history of the disease correlates with the treatment outcome. Objectives: To ... -
Essential oils of two lippia ukambensis Vatke chemotypes and lippia somalensis Vatke in Kenya
(Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, University of NairobiThe International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE),, 1991)The chemical composition of the essential oils of 41 samples of Lippia ukambensis Vatke were examined by CC/MS. Two chemotypes were identified on the basis of the camphor and l,8-cineole. The camphorchemo type of L. ... -
A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project to Prevent Neonatal Deaths in Kenya
(Oxford University PressUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2400 Tucker NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico'Department of Family, and Connnunity Medicine, School or Medicine, Albuquerque, NAi, USASchool of Public Health, University of Nairobi,Health Sciences Centre'. Universitv of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. USA, 2013)Neonatal deaths account for 43% of under-S childhood deaths in Kenya. Most infants are born at home, and many of them die at home unaccounted for, often during the first week of life. Previous studies in which community ... -
Essential oils of lippia species in Kenya. IV: Maize weevil (Sitophilus Zeamais) repellancy and larvicidal activity
(Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, University of NairobiThe International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE),, 1992)The repellancy of essential oils of eight Lippia species on maize weevils was compared with N.N-diethyltoluamide (DEET). The larvicidal activity of these essential oils was also examined. As a repellant, the essential oil ... -
Post Oesophagectomy Leakage at KNH, Nairobi
(Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: Post oesophagectomy leakage is a common postoperative complication. This present review was aimed at documenting the problem of post-oesophagectomy leakage and associated! variables at Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
A strategy to increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants in Kenya
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd.School of Public Health, University of Nairobi,University of New Mexico Scl100l of Medicine, Albuquerque, USADepartment of family and Community Medicine. University of New Mexico School oj Medicine, Albuquerque, USA, 2012)Objective: To increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants (SEAs) in Kenyan health facili¬ties, with assistance from traditional birth attendants (TBAs). MetllOds: In the Yatta district of Kenya, TEAs ... -
Essential Oils of Kenyan Lippia Species.Part III
(Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, University of GhanaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi,International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), 1991)Essential oils from six Lippia species (fam. Verbenaceae), namely Lippia javanica (Burm f.) Spreng., L. dauensis (Chiov.) Chiov., L. carviodora Meikle, L. carviodora var. minor Meikle, L. qrandifolia Mart & Schau., and L. ... -
Concomitant administration of theophylline and oxamniquine in rats: Effect on theophylline clearance
(Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice, Facullty of Pharmacy, College of Health sciences, University of Nairobi., 1996)Although the results of the present study suggest that no clinically significant interaction between oxamniquine and theophylline is likey to occur the following concomitant administration of the two drugs, patients taking ...
