Department of Medical Biochemistry: Recent submissions
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A review of electroencephlagrams done at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(East African Medical Journal, 2008-06-11)Background: Electroencephalogram based studies done elsewhere suggest that epileptiform activity originates predominantly from the left cortical hemisphere. There is evidence that partial epilepsies (focal spike and wave ... -
NATIONAL HOSPITAL, NAIROBI
(EAsT AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2008-02)Background: Electroencephalogram based studies done elsewhere suggest that epileptiform activity originates predominantly from the left cortical hemisphere. Thereis evidence that partial epilepsies (focal spike and wave ... -
Correlates of post loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Recurrence of Cervical Intra epithelical Neoplasia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological malignancy worldwide, with an increased burden of disease in developing countries. Effective cytological screening and follow up intervention programs have been ... -
Same day colposcopic examination and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) presents minimal overtreatment and averts delay in treatment of cervical intraepithelial …
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-05-08)Background: Screening for cancer of the cervix at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), follows the recommended three-step strategy; Papanicolaou (Pap) smear, colposcopy/biopsy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure ... -
Comparison of 60mg and 40mg doses of hyoscine butylbromide on labor outcomes at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(Research gate, 2014)Introduction: Effects of 40mg of Hyoscine butylbromide (HBB) in reducing duration of active phase of labor are well documented. However effects of 60mg have not been well studied despite the fact that it is often ... -
In vitro evaluation of chloroquine-loaded and heparin surface-functionalized solid lipid nanoparticles
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)Use of chloroquine, an otherwise safe and relatively affordable anti-malarial drug, was discontinued due to widespread prevalence of resistant parasites. Many entrant anti-malarial drugs for treatment of chloroquine resistant ... -
Quality of post abortion care services in Bungoma District hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)Abortion is the commonest complication of early pregnancy occurring in 10% - 15% of pregnancies. The demand for Post Abortion Care remains high in hospitals in Kenya. The public health rationale to address abortions and ... -
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed. -
Single voxel magnetic resonance spectroscopy in distinguishing focal neoplastic from non-neoplatic brain lesions
(East African Medical Journal, 2011)Objective: Assess diagnostic utility of combined magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRI, MRS) in differentiating focal neoplastic lesions from focal non- neoplastic (infective or degenerative) ... -
Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination: Evaluation of Access to Diagnostic Services After Referral to a Specialist Gynecologist Clinic at a Major Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2020-07)Women in low- and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer incidence and mortality. WHO recommends screening with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), followed by treatment in a ... -
Cryptococcus Meningitis in a Cohort of HIV Positive Kenyan Patients: Outcome after Two Weeks of Therapy
(East African Medical Journal, 2013)Background: Cryptococcus meningitis is the most lethal meningitis in patients with HIV/AIDS. It is invariably fatal if not treated appropriately and promptly. In sub- Saharan Africa with the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS, ... -
Factors underlying stigmatization of epilepsy: A comparative case study of Suba and Meru Central Districts, Kenya
(American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS), 2014)Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder known to mankind. It is shrouded in mystery and associated with supernatural forces resulting in social stigma, systematic discrimination and psychological morbidity to the ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Patients with Epilepsy at Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital Nairobi
(2015-10-01)Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression in patients with epilepsy at Aga Khan University Hospital; Nairobi. Design: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Setting: Neurology clinic, Aga Khan ... -
Effects Of Catha edulis’ Leaf Extract on Blood Chemistry and Kidney Tissues in Small East African Male Goats from Rift Valley Province of Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2014)Objectives: To determine the serum electrolytes levels in animals treated with Catha edulis leaf extract. Design: Experimental study Setting: Department of Biological Sciences at the Chepkoilel University College, ... -
Student Politics in Africa
(African Minds, 2016)The second volume of the African Higher Education Dynamics Series brings together the research of an international network of higher education scholars with interest in higher education and student politics in Africa. Most ... -
Internationalization of Higher Education, Africa
(Internationalization of Higher Education, Africa, 2018)Internationalization finds expression through travel abroad by students, faculty engaged in collaborative research and publishing, signing of memoranda of understanding between foreign institutions, when satellite campuses ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors among people living with HIV in rural Kenya: a clinic-based study
(Clinics Cardive Publishing, 2019-07-01)Objectives: To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and their association with antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV-infected adults in a rural sub-county hospital in Kenya. Methods: This was a ... -
Expression profiling of Trypanosoma congolense genes during development in the tsetse fly vector Glossina morsitans morsitans
(BioMed Central, 2018-12)The tsetse transmitted parasitic flagellate Trypanosoma congolense causes animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) across sub-Saharan Africa. AAT negatively impacts agricultural, economic, nutritional and subsequently, health ... -
Reduced interferon (IFN)-α conditioned by IFNA2 (− 173) and IFNA8 (− 884) haplotypes is associated with enhanced susceptibility to severe malarial anemia and longitudinal all
(Springer-Verlag, 2012-08-01)Severe malarial anemia (SMA) is a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality in holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum transmission areas. Although dysregulation in cytokine production is an important etiology of SMA, ...