Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Long term valve-related morbidity following open-heart surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Ogendo, S.W.O (Department of Surgery. University of Nairobi., 2000)
      Objective: To determine the incidence of valve morbidity associated with post-operative valve patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Design: A combined retrospective and prospective study. Restrospective ...

    • Essential oil of rynchosia minima DC. from Kenya: Composition and antibacterial properties 

      Mwangi, JW; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO; Demo, MS; Oliva, MM; Zunino, MP; Zygadlo, JA (Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi,Departmento de Microbiologia. Universidad Nacional de Rio Guarto. ArgentinaInstituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal, Gatedra de Quimica Organica, 2005)
      The hydrodistilled essential oil (yield, 0.1 %) of semi-dried leaves of Rynchosia minima DC. was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. Twenty-four compounds representing 95.9% of the oil were identified. The major components were found ...

    • International Journal of Environmental Health Research 2,84-88 (1992) 

      Mwanthi, Mutuku A. (Chapman & HallEnvironmental Health, Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 1992)
      Like other developing areas of the world, Africa is undergoing social, political, and economic changes. These developmental changes have provided important benefits, but have also produced significant impacts on the ...

    • Pattern of anticoagulation control after heart valve surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 

      Ogendo, S.W.O. (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)
      Objective: To determine the pattern of anticoagulation control for post heart-valve surgery for patients on follow up at Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH). Design: A combined prospective and restrospective hospital-based ...

    • Blood lead levels and potental environmental exposures among children under five years in Kibera slums, Nairobi 

      Olewe, Tom M.; Mwanthi, Mutuku A.; Wang'cmbe, Joseph K.; Griffiths, Jeffrey K. (2009-04)
      Objective: Lead exposure has been associated with intellectual impairment in children in a number of international studies. Prevalence of elevated blood lead levels (eBLL 2: 10ug/dL) of between 5 - 15% has been reported ...

    • Essential oil of Plectranthus marrubioides Benth 

      Mwangi, J.W.; Guantai, A.N; Muriuki, G.; Kuria, A.K (Mitishamba Drug Research Centre, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 1986)
      The average essential oil contents of Plectranthus marrubioides leave was determined to be 4.1 %, calculated on a moisture-free basis. The gas liquid chromatography (GLC) analysis of the oil showed that the average camphor ...

    • Pregnancy in open heart surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Ogendo, S.W.O. (Department of Surgery. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1999)
      Background: In the past, the Kenyatta National Hospital heart unit policy has been to discourage pregnancy among patients following open heart surgery for valve replacement, in view of the adverse effects of warfarin. ...

    • Feasibility and effectiveness of supplementation with locally available foods in prevention of child malnutrition in Kenya 

      Mwanthi, Mutuku A.; Opiyo, Rose; Ashrorr, Rebecca; McCaimont, Kate; Rohan-Minjares, Felisha; Iornedi, Angelo (Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi, Kenyatta National HospitalUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2400 Tucker Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA:, 2011)
      Objective: To establish the operational feasibility and effectiveness of using locally available foods to prevent malnutrition and improve child growth in Kenyan children. Design: Quasi-experimental design with an intervention ...

    • Essential oil of hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. from Tanzania: Composition and antifungal activity 

      Malele, R.S.; Mutayabarwa, C.K.; Mwangi, J.W.; Thoithi, G.N; Lopez, A.G; Lucini, E.I; Zygadlo, J.A. (Faculty of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University College of Health SciencesC.K. Mutayabarwa Institute of Traditional Medicine, Muhimbili University College of Health SciencesFaculty of Pharmacu, University of NairobiInstituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal, Catedra de Quimica Organica, FCEFyN - UNC- CONICET, Argentina, 2003)
      The hydrodistilled essential oil (yield 1.2%) offresh leaves of wild Huptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. was analyzed by GC/MS. Twenty-four compounds representing 90.3% of the oil were identified. The main components of the oil ...

    • Occurrence of Three Pesticides in Community Water Supplies, Kenya 

      Mwanthi, M. A. (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1998)
      In Kenya, the Pest Products Control Board (PPCB) is responsible for importation and use of pesticides in the country. Between 1985-1987, pesticides worth US $69 million (Ksh 1732.3 million) were imported into the country ...

    • Role of Governmental and Non-governmental organizations in mitigation of stigma and discrimination among hiv/aids persons in Kibera, Kenya 

      Odindo, Margaret A.; Mwanthi, Mutuku A. (Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2008-04)
      Objective: This study assessed the role of goyunmental and no n-govcrnmcntal organizations in mitigation of stigma and discrimination among people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in informal settlements of Kibcra. ...

    • Traditional herbal medicine in national healthcare in Kenya 

      Mwangi, JW; Mungai, NN; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO (Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2005)
      Herbal medicine is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. There are studies suggesting that herbal therapies can be effective in mating certain conditions. This has been confirmed by the classic randomized, ...

    • Essential oil constituents of artemisia afra willd 

      Mwangi, Julius W.; Achola, Kohath J.; Sinei, Kipruto A.; Lwande, Wilber; Laurent, R. (Department of Pharmacy, University of NairobiThe International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE),, 1993)
      The essential oil isolated from the leaves of artemisia afra willd (1.5%) by hydrodistilation was analyzed by GC and GC/MS.Fifty compounds constituting about 93% of the oil were identified.The major constituents were 1,8 ...

    • The present and future status of municipal solid waste management in Nairobi 

      Mwanthi, Mutuku A.; Nyabola, Lambert O.; Tenambergen, Ernest D. (Carfax Publishing LtdEnvironmental Health, University of Nairobi, College of He alth Sciences, Department of Community Health,Epidemiology/BiostatisticsEnvironmental & Occupational Health,, 1997)
      Over the years, the quality of social services rendered by the Nairobi City Council (Nf.C) have gradually been deteriorating, particularly management of domestic so I id waste. Despite the fact that residents pay for the ...

    • Volatile Constituents of Essential Oil of Tarconanthus camphoratus L. 

      Mwangi, Julius W.; Achola, Kohath J.; Lwande, Wilber; Hassanali, Ahmed; Laurent, R. (Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 1994)
      The leaf oil of Tarconanthus camphoratus (Compositae) was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. Sixty compounds representing ca. 95% of the oil were identified. The major components were a-fencyl alcohol (29.1%), 1,8-cineole (16.5%) ...

    • Tick-borne disease - changing patterns a nd effective interventions 

      Smith, Cairns; Mwanthi, Mutuku A. (2011)
      Tick-borne diseases are an important cause of morbidity and occasionally mortality, with infection usually passing zoonotically from animal hosts to humans. The nature and extent of tick-borne disease can change in ...

    • Essential oils composition of Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Kenya and their inhibitory effects on growth and fumonisin production by Fusarium verticillioides. 

      Dambolena, JS; Zunino, MP; Lopez, AG; Rubinsten, HR; Zygadlo, JA; Kibwage, IO (Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal (lMBiV -CONICET), Catedra de Quimica OrganicaInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (lCTA), FCEFyN-UNC, Avenida Velez SarsfieldSchool of Pharmacy, University of NairobiDepartment of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, 2009)
      This work investigated the constituents and the efficacy against Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin production of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from different locations in ...

    • What is the appropriate age range of individuals to be included in a survey to. estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis? 

      Jefitha, Karimurio; Hillary, Rono; Mesurier, Richard Le; Mwanthi, Mutuku; Keeffe, Jill (group.bmj.comDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi,Northern Rift Valley Zonal Eye Unit, Kitale, Kenya'Department of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne/Centre for Eye Researc h Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2013)
      Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (Tl] requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is 2': 15 years. This study sought to establish the appropriate age range ...

    • Effects of the active constituents of catha edulis on the neuromuscular junction 

      Guantai Anastacia N.; Mwangi, J.W; Muriuki, Gichuru; Kuria, K.A.M. (Mitishamba Drug Research Centre, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 1986)
      -( - )-Cathinone and d-norpseudoephedrine (ONE) in the dose range 0.2-1.2 mg/ml produced a reduction in contractions of skeletal muscle, evoked by direct and indirect electrical stimulation and antagonised the facilitatory ...

    • The antimalarial and antimicrobial activity and brine shrimp toxicity of clematis brachiata extracts 

      Okalebo, F A; Rabahi, H A; Guantai, A N; Maitai, C K; Kibwage, JW; Masengo, W (Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2002)
      The in vitro antimalarial activity of the root extract in partly supports the ethnobotanical use of the plant to manage malaria. Clematis brachiata Thunberg (Ranunculaceae) is used in Kenya for the management of headaches, ...