Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Effect of the tuber of adenia globosa on isolated rat uterus preparation 

      Sinei, K.A.; Mwangi, J.W. (Department of Pharmacy. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi., 1995)
      The effect of the tuber aqueous extract of Adenia globosa Engl. (Passifloraceae} on the isolated rat uterus was determined. The extract caused a dose-dependent contraction of the uterus. This activity would explain the ...

    • Experience with Hirschsprung’s disease at a tertiary Hospital in Kenya 

      Ongeti, K.; Saidi, H.; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Tharao, M. (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, KenyaKikuyu Mission Hospital, Kikuyu, KenyaAga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, 2009)
      Hirschsprung’s disease presents unique characteristics in Africans. Previous literature has reported high complication rates. We examined our single-institution experience with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) to ...

    • Firearm Injuries at Selected Hospitals in Kenya 

      Njeru, E.K.; Mutiso, V.M; Saidi, H.; Mak’Anyengo, K.; Gakuru, J.N (School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, NairobiDepartment of Defence, Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
      The burden of injury in low-income countries is greater than in highincome countries, but injury documentation and prevention policies are inadequate. The who, where and how of firearm injuries in Kenya has received ...

    • Exposure in emergency general surgery in a time-based residency program: A call for review 

      Ojuka, K.; Saidi, H. (School of Medicine, University of NairobiKapenguria District Hospital, Kenya, 2008)
      This paper aimed to characterize the resident exposure to acute general surgical conditions during a three-months rotation in a general surgical unit. The operative experience was variable for the general surgical ...

    • Effects of delayed treatment on perforated peptic ulcers at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) 

      NA, Nasio; Saidi, H (Department of Human Anatomy, University of NairobiEgerton University,, 2012)
      Background: Perforations complicate up to 5-10% of peptic ulcer diseases1. Mortality following peptic ulcer perforation can peak 29% 2, 3. Of the factors that influence the outcome of peptic ulcer perforation, treatment ...

    • Radiological anatomy of a cranial malformation in a conjoined dicephalus twin 

      Odhiambo, D.E.O.; Desouza, J.; Gikenye, G.; Saidi, S.H. (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaFormerly of Magnetic Imaging and Training Centre (M.I.T.C.), Kenya, 2006)
      Conjoined twins capture interest due to their unusual anatomy. They vary in size, internal anatomy and degree of organ sharing. A sound knowledge of this structural anatomy is therefore important in separation ...

    • Clinical outcomes of colorectal cancer in Kenya 

      Saidi, H; Abdihakin, M; Njihia, B; Jumba, G; Kiarie, G; Githaiga, J; Abinya, NO (University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National HospitalAga Khan University Hospital, NairobiDept of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi., 2011)
      The incidence of colorectal cancer in Africa is increasing. True data on clinical outcomes of the disease is hampered by follow up challenges Follow up of colorectal cancer patients is still challenging. The mortality and ...

    • The role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control 

      Ongore, D.; Nyabola, L. (Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, 1998-11)
      A study was earned out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers concerning the antimalarial products that were stocked ...

    • Child maltreatment at a violence recovery centre in Kenya 

      Saidi, H; Odula, Paul; Awori, Kirsten (Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University Of Nairobi,, 2008)
      Kenyan media reports indicate escalating levels of child maltreatment, but the characteristics of the offence are undefined. At the Gender and Violence recovery Center of the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we analysed 342 ...

    • Agrochemicals pose health risks to coffee factory workers in Githuguri (Kenya) 

      Mwanthi, Mutuku A; Kimani, Violet N (Chapman & HallDepartment of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University oj Nairobi,, 1993)
      In this century, the use of pesticides and fertilizers (agrochemicals) is indispensable because they are seen as a panacea for protecting crops from insects and diseases. However. the manner in which these agrochemicals ...

    • Patterns of Agrochemical Handling and Community Response in Central Kenya 

      Mwanthi, Mutuku A.; Mseh, B. S.; Kimani, Violet N. (1993-05)
      During the last decade, importation and use of pesticides and fertilizers in Kenya has more than tripled. Improper handling of these chemicals by the small scale farmers continues to pose untold health risks. In an effort ...

    • Stability and change in family size preferences among rural youth in Kenya 

      Sly, David F.; Muchunga, Elisha K.; Muganzi, Zibeon; Lenior, Becky (Community Health Department & Population Studies and Research Institute University of NairobiCentre for the Study of Population Florida State University, 2000)
      Data analyzed here indicate that rural youth in Kenya are developing rather clearly defined family size preferences and that they are capable of differentiating their own family desires from what they see as ideal for ...

    • Transperineal Trucut needle biopsy of the prostate: A prospective Study 

      Magoha, G A (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1990-12)
      A prospective study involving ninety (90) transperineal TruCut Tm needle biopsies of the prostate in eighty (80) patients has revealed that the repeated use of this needle until it becomes ineffective does not affect its ...

    • Appendicectomy for recurrent and chronic appendicitis. 

      Hassan, S; Chavda, S K; Magoha, G A (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2007-01)
      In recent years, several reports have underlined the possible existence of chronic appendicitis. Up to 38% of spontaneously resolving acute appendicitis may recur. We studied 41 patients operated on between July 2000 and ...

    • Urolithiasis in Nairobi, Kenya 

      Ngugi, P M; Magoha, G A; Kiptoon, D (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2010-10)
      Background: Urolithiasis is an emerging problem in Kenya previously thought to be very rare and in which the use of modern methods of treatment has not been widely practiced Objective: To review the presentation and ...

    • Socio-economic and Land-use indicators 

      Obara, D. A.; Mutiso, K.; Muchunga, E. K.; Nyangena, W.; Chege, A. M.; Munene, F. M. (Central Bureau of StatisticsUniversity of Nairobi, 1998)
      Land degradation in tropical dry-lands drew world attention in the early 1970s when severe and prolonged droughts resulted in severe disruption of life in the Sudano-Sahel ian region. Famine was widespread, large areas ...

    • Sociodemographic characteristics, care, feeding practices, and growth of cohorts of children born to HIV-I seropositive and seronegative mothers in Nairobi, Kenya 

      Sherry, B; Embree, JE; Mei, Z; Ndinya-Achola Jeckoniah O.; Njenga, S; Muchunga, ER (Blackwell Science LtdDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi,Department oi Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,Department of Epidemiology, Universit), of Washington, Seattle,Maternal and Child Health Department, School of public Health, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, 2000)
      OBJECTIVES To compare sociodemographic profiles, child care, child feeding practices and growth indices of children born to HIV•l seropositive and seronegative mothers. METHODS A cohort study of 234 children (seroposirive ...

    • Renal transplantation during the twentieth century: a review. 

      Magoha, G A; Ngumi, Z W (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2001-06)
      OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the various advancements and problems associated with both live and cadaver donor renal allograft transplantation during the twentieth century. DATA SOURCE: Major published reviews ...

    • Further Mortality declines in kenya: 

      Muganzi, Z.; Muchunga, E. K. (Department of Community Health, University of NairobiPopulation Studies and Research Institute, University of Nairobi,, 1998)
      There is no doubt the Kenya has experienced rapid mortality decline over the past twenty years. This is especially so regarding infant and child mortality. Infant mortality has declined from an estimated 180 births per ...

    • Cancer of the penis at Kenyatta National Hospital. 

      Magoha, G A; Ngumi, Z W (Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000-10)
      OBJECTIVES: To determine how common cancer of penis is in this locality compared to all other malignant tumours and urological malignancies, and to determine and comment on the various methods of treatment available at ...