YEAR 2013 CONFERENCES Prof. E.N. Ogola. Examine Ph.D. Thesis, University of Bergen from 13th February to 17th February 2013. Dr. A.J.O. Were. Attended the Afran (African Association of Nephrology) Congress in Accra Ghana and present a paper on Kidney Transplantation in Kenya from 19th February to 24th February 2013. Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended a course; constancy skills; evaluation of Health facilities, projects and programmes in Germany from 1st March to 16th March 2013. Prof. E.N. Ogola. Attended the American College of Cardiology meeting in San Fransisco, USA from 8th March to 14th March 2013. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Attended the 65th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology to be held in San Diego, CA, USA from 15th March to 25th March 2013 Dr. J.K. Kwasa. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 15th March to 21st June 2013. Dr. M. C. Maritim. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 15th March to 21st June 2013. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Attended the 65th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology held in San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center from 15 th March to 25th March 2013. Prof. G.N. Lule: Attended Irritable Bowel Syndrome Conference in Grand Hyatt, Dubai from 4th to 6th April 2013. Dr. Loice Achieng: Advanced course ‘Curriculum & course Design in Medical Education in Maastricht University from 20th to 28th April 2013 Prof. Kirana Mansukhlal: Attended a Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for the drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DMD’s) in Geneva from 22nd to 23rd April 2013. Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended a Diabetes Workshop as Speaker in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 26th to 27th April 2013. Prof. M.D. Joshi: Attended the 11th Pascar Congress and 4th All Africa Conference on Heart Disease, Stroke Diabetes from 16th April to 20th May 2013. Prof. G.N. Lule: Attended a meeting to discussed collaborative Research and Training between Maryland and Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics, UoN (PACE Project) in University of Maryland, Baltimore from 4th to 11th May 2013. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Appointed as External Examiner at Makerere University, Uganda from 19th May to 25th May 2013 Prof. Joshua K. Kayima: Attended the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2013 in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31st May to 4th June 2013. Dr. Gladwell Gichuru Kiarie: Attended the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held in Chicago, Illinois from 30th May to 4th Jun e 2013. Loice Achieng. Attend Training on Infectious Disease and participate in collaborative research meetings. In the University of Maryland, Baltimore from 14 th June to 11th September 2013. Prof. Nicholus A.O. Abinya. Attended American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA from 27th May to 7th June 2013. Prof. E.N. Ogola. Attended the 11th Pascar Congress and 4th All Africa Conference on Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes in Dakar, Senegal from 16 th to 19th May 2013. Prof. S. O. McLigeyo: Attended the European Dialysis & Transplantation Association meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from 17th to 21st May 2013. Dr. J. Mecha: Attended the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference in Philadelphia, Pennysylvania, USA from 17th to 22nd May 2013. Prof. E. O. Ogutu: Attended Digestive Disease week and 18th Annual Advanced Endoscopy update at Oriando, Florida, USA from 15th May 2013 to 30th May 2013. Prof. E.O. Ogutu: Attended EUS Live in Amsterdam 2013 in Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands from 5th to 10th June 2013. Dr. G.O. Oyoo: Attended European Congress of Rheumatology at Feria de MadridIFEMA, Madrid, Spain, from 12th to 15th June 2013. Dr. G..O. Oyoo: Attended BSR 2013 Congress at the ICC, Birmingham, UK from 23 rd to 25th April 2013. Dr. A.J.O. Were: Attend ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2013 held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31st May to 4th June 2013. Dr. J.K. Kwasa. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 15th March to 21st June 2013. Dr. M. C. Maritim. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 15th March to 21st June 2013. Department finalized the process of reviewing the Postgraduate (MMed.) Curriculum and forwarded to the School Board. Prof. E.N. Ogola. Attended the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Synergies Network meeting in Kigali Rwanda from July 15th to July 18 2013 Prof. E.N. Ogola. Attended the European Society of Cardiology Scientific meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 30th August to 4th September 2013. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Attended the XXI World Stroke Congress in Vienna, Austria from 19th September to 29th September 2013. Prof.E.O.Ogutu. Attended the 1st Annual Orlando EUS meeting in Florida, United States from 9th September to 18th September 2013. Dr. E. M.Karari. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 13th September to 10th December 2013. Dr. E.M.Karari Attended the European Society of Cardiology Scientific meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 30th August to 4th September 2013. Dr. A.Odhiambo. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 13th September to 10th December 2013. Dr. Jared Mecha. Attended short course ‘Scoping the Evaluation ‘ in Melbourne University, Australia Dr. A.J.O.Were. Attended the 25th SATS congress in Durban South Africa from 29th July to 2nd August 2013 Dr. Loice Achieng. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 14th June 2013 to 11 September 2013 Dr. A. Sheikh. Attended Endoscopy Training Course in Cairo from 25th June to 8th July 2013. STUDENTS THESIS Abdirahman Nour. Patterns of Knee, Hip and Hand Osteoarthritis in KNH Supervisors: Dr. G. O. OyooProf. M.D. JoshiDr. F. M. OtsyenoDr. M. Mathenge Biomdo C. Irene .Assessment of Pulmonary Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending Rheumatology Clinics in Nairobi Supervisors: Dr. G.O. OyooDr. J. MechaDr. J. Chakaya Dindi W.M. Esther Treatment Response to Imatinib among Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients as seen in Nairobi Supervisors: Prof. N.A. Othieno-AbinyaDr. G.W. Kitonyi Kiio Stephen Ndolo Treatment Outcomes of Second Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Mbagathi District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic Supervisors:Prof. G.N. Lule Dr. L. Achieng Dr. M.C. Maritim Prof. C.F. Otieno Kubo Nigandi Mary Factors Associated with uncontrolled Hypertension among Renal Transplant Recipients attending Nephrology Clinics in Nairobi Supervisors:Prof. J.K. Kayima Prof. E.N. Ogola Prof. S.O. McLigeyo Dr. A.J.O. Were Macira Boniface Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Young Adult Enrolled as Students in the UoN Supervisors:Prof. E.N. OgolaProf. M.D. JoshiMr. E.K. Njeru Malombe Naomi Mumo Prevalence of Fibromalyia in Ambulatory HIV Positive Adults with Muscoloskeletal Pain at KNH Supervisors: Dr. George O. Oyoo Dr. Marybeth C. MaritimDr. Judith Kwasa Mohammed Ezzi Distribution of Salmonella Antibodies in the Sera of Healthy Blood Donors at KNH Supervisors: Prof. K.M. BhattProf. O. AnzalaDr. M.C. Maritim Omari Beatrice Assessment of the Level of Knowledge, Self Care Practice and Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending the Diabetes Clinc at KNH Supervisors:Prof. C.F. Otieno Dr. L. Achieng Sairabanu M.R. Sokwalla Prevalence of Poor Sleep Quality and High Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Ambulant Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes at KNH Supervisors: Prof. E.O. AmayoProf. M.D. JoshiDr. K. AcharyaDr. J.O. Mecha Wanjuki John Ndegwa Prevalence and Management of Cancer Pain in Ambulatory Patients at KNH Supervisors: Prof. N.A. Othieno-Abinya Prof. E.O. Amayo Dr. B.C. Munyoro Eugene K. Genga Assessment of the Perceived Quality of Life of Non Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients Attending the Diabetes Clinic in KNH. Supervisors: Prof. C.F. Otieno Prof. E.N. Ogola Dr. M.C. Maritim Karanga Kimani Prevalence of Primary Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Black Africans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at KNH Supervisors: Prof. E.O. Ogutu Dr. C.K. Onyambu Dr. A. Waweru Dr. T.M. Munyao. Attended the Dermacon 2013, 42nd National Conference of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venerologists and Leprologists in New Delhi, India from 2nd to 8th December 2013. Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended the World Diabetes Congress Melbourne 2013 in Australia from 2nd to 6th December 2013. Prof. N.A. Abinya. Attended the Africa Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) Conference in Durban, South Africa from 18th November 2013 to 26th November 2013 Dr. E. M.Karari. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 13th September to 10th December 2013. Dr. A.Odhiambo. Participated in clinical trainings, teachings, lectures, and to participate in collaborative meetings with the University of Maryland faculty and staff in Baltimore, USA from 13th September to 10th December 2013. STUDENTS THESIS Abdirahman Nour. Patterns of Knee, Hip and Hand Osteoarthritis in KNH Supervisors: Dr. G. O. Oyoo, Prof. M.D. Joshi, Dr. F. M. Otsyeno, Dr. M. Mathenge Biomdo C. Irene .Assessment of Pulmonary Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending Rheumatology Clinics in Nairobi Supervisors: Dr. G.O. Oyoo, Dr. J. Mecha, Dr. J. Chakaya Dindi W.M. Esther Treatment Response to Imatinib among Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients as seen in Nairobi Supervisors: Prof. N.A. Othieno-Abinya, Dr. G.W. Kitonyi Kiio Stephen Ndolo Treatment Outcomes of Second Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Mbagathi District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic Supervisors: Prof. G.N. Lule, Dr. L. Achieng, Dr. M.C. Maritim, Prof. C.F. Otieno Kubo Nigandi Mary Factors Associated with uncontrolled Hypertension among Renal Transplant Recipients attending Nephrology Clinics in Nairobi Supervisors:Prof. J.K. Kayima, Prof. E.N. Ogola ,Prof. S.O. McLigeyo, Dr. A.J.O. Were Macira Boniface Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Young Adult Enrolled as Students in the UoN Supervisors:Prof. E.N. Ogola, Prof. M.D. Joshi, Mr. E.K. Njeru Malombe Naomi Mumo Prevalence of Fibromalyia in Ambulatory HIV Positive Adults with Muscoloskeletal Pain at KNH Supervisors: Dr. George O. Oyoo, Dr. Marybeth C. Maritim, Dr. Judith Kwasa Mohammed Ezzi Distribution of Salmonella Antibodies in the Sera of Healthy Blood Donors at KNH Supervisors: Prof. K.M. Bhatt, Prof. O. Anzala, Dr. M.C. Maritim Omari Beatrice Assessment of the Level of Knowledge, Self Care Practice and Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending the Diabetes Clinic at KNH Supervisors: Prof. C.F. Otieno, Dr. L. Achieng Sairabanu M.R. Sokwalla Prevalence of Poor Sleep Quality and High Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Ambulant Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes at KNH Supervisors: Prof. E.O. Amayo, Prof. M.D. Joshi, Dr. K. Acharya, Dr. J.O. Mecha Wanjuki John Ndegwa Prevalence and Management of Cancer Pain in Ambulatory Patients at KNH Supervisors: Prof. N.A. Othieno-Abinya, Prof. E.O. Amayo, Dr. B.C. Munyoro Eugene K. Genga Assessment of the Perceived Quality of Life of Non Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients Attending the Diabetes Clinic in KNH. Supervisors: Prof. C.F. Otieno, Prof. E.N. Ogola, Dr. M.C. Maritim Karanga Kimani Prevalence of Primary Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Black Africans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at KNH Supervisors: Prof. E.O. Ogutu, Dr. C.K. Onyambu, Dr. A. Waweru YEAR 2014 CONFERENCES Prof. E.O.Amayo visited Walter Sisulu University, South Africa from 2nd March 20114 to 8th march 2014. Prof. K.M.Bhatt attended Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for the Drugs for Neglected Disease Initiative (DNDi) from 31st March 2014 to 3rd April 2014 in Geneva. Prof. C.F. Otieno participated in Africa Diabetes Congress in Cameroon from 25 th February 201 to 28th February 2014 in Cameroon. Prof. E.N. Ogola Attended the PASCAR/WHO-AFRO workshop in Zambia from 31st January 2014 to 4th February 2014. Prof.G.N.Lule invited to give a lecture on current management of GI disorders in Lago, Nigeria, from 18th March 2014 to 20th March 2014. Prof.E.O.Ogutu attended the 15th International Live GI Endoscopy workshop from 26th February 2014 to 7th March 2014. Prof.N.A.Abinya to attended a Lymphoma meeting in Arusha, Tanzania from 12 th February 2014 to 15th February 2014. Dr. Gladwell Kiarie attended Oncology at the Limits IV 2014 Conference in Germany from 12th February 2014 to 16th February 2014. Dr. Andrew Odhiambo attended a Lymphoma meeting in Arusha, Tanzania from 12th February 2014 to 15th February 2014. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Attended the EFNS-ENS joint congress of European Neurology in Istanbul, from 31st May 2014 to 3rd June 2014. Prof. E.O. Amayo. Attended the 66th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Philadelphia, PA from 24th April 2014 to 5th May 2014. Prof. G.N. Lule: Attended the Digestive Disease Week (DDW 2014) in Chicago, Illionois from 3rd May 2014 to 6th May 2014. Dr. Loice Achieng: Invited as a guest lecturer at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas from 11th April 2014 to 15th May 2014. Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended the Global Premix Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 23rd May 2014 to 26th May 2014. Prof. E.N.Ogola Appointed as External Examiner at Makerere University, Uganda from 1st June 2014 to 5th June 2014 Prof. E.N.Ogola. Attended the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology 2014 in Melbourne, Australia from 2nd May 2014 to 9th May 2014. Prof. E.N.Ogola. Attended the B-A-HEF Investigators meeting and BMBF Heart Failure Africa funding application meeting in Cape Town, South Africa from 25th May 2014 to 28th May 2014. Prof. Nicholas A.O. Abinya. Attended American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA from 26th May 2014 to 6th June 2014. Prof. E. O. Ogutu: Attended the International Liver congress 2014 London, UK from 7th April 2014 to 17th April 2014. Prof.A.M.Adam. Attended the Australian and New Zealand Association Neurologists annual scientific meeting in Glenelg, Australia from 15th May 2014 to 26th May 2014. Dr. G.O. Oyoo To attend the European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2014) in Paris, France from 10th June 2014 to 14th June 2014. Dr. G.O. Oyoo Attended the BSR/BHPR Annual Conference, Rheumatology 2014, in Liverpool, UK from 29th April 2014 to 1st May 2014. Dr. A.J.O. Were: Attended the 51st ERA-EDTA Congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 29th May 2014 to 6th June 2014. Operations Teaching & Learning The Department established a Unit of Clinical Infectious Disease (UCID).Regulations and syllabus for Fellowship in Clinical Infectious Disease were discussed at the Board of Postgraduate Studies. The recommendations made during the meeting were forwarded for review. Research The Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics, Thematic Unit of Clinical Medicine organised an academic writer’s workshop for all academic staff and faculty from University of Texas Medical Branch to strengthen its capacity in research and publications from 19th May 2014 to 20th May 2014 Conferences Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended the Meal time summit meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22nd to 24th August 2014. Dr. E.M. Karari. Attended the ESC Annual Congress in Barcelona, Spain from 29 th August to 5th September 2014 Prof. E.N.Ogola. Attended the European Society of Cardiology Scientific Congress in Barcelona from 29th August to 5th September 2014. Prof. E.O. Ogutu. Attended the 19th International symposium on Endocsopic Ultrasonography 2014 in Chennai, India from 15th to 24th September, 2014. Prof. C.F. Otieno. Attended the EASD annual congress in Vienna from 15th to 19th September 2014. Prof. K.M. Bhatt. Attended the 1st LEAP Scientific Conference in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. From 28th September to 2nd October 2014. Prof. Nicholas A.O. Abinya. Attended Cancer Medicine and Haematology course in Boston, MA, USA from 12th to 22nd September 2014 Dr. C.S. Ilovi. Attended the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology 2014 (EULAR 2014) in Paris from 10th to 13th June 2014. Dr. G.O. Oyoo Attended the European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2014) IN Paris, France from 10th to 14th June 2014 Dr. G.O. Oyoo. Attended the Basic Ultrasound Course in the University of York, England from 26th to 27th September 2014. Prof. K.M. Bhatt. Attended the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDI) meeting in Geneva from 6th to 8th October 2014. Dr. G.O. Oyoo. Attended the World Summit 2014 for Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health in London from 12th to 13th October 2014. Operations Teaching & Learning The Department revised the regulations and syllabus for the degree of Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine. The syllabus was approved in a Senate meeting held on 16/07/2014. The Department established a Unit of Clinical Infectious Disease (UCID).Regulations and syllabus for Fellowship in Clinical Infectious Disease was approved in a Senate meeting held on 17th June 2014. Research The Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics, Thematic Unit of Clinical Medicine organised a workshop to develop guidelines for postgraduate research from 10 th to 12th August 2014 CONFERENCES Prof. E.N.Ogola. Attended the Merc Africa Luminary Meting in Darmstadt, Germany from 22nd to 25th October 2014. Prof.G.N.Lule. Attended the HCV Region Pre Advisory Board Meeting and the Gastro Foundation Liver Update Meeting in Cape Town South Africa from 27th November 2014 to 30th November 2014. Prof. E.O. Ogutu. Attended the 22nd United European Gastroenterology Week in Vienna, Austria from 15th October 2014 to 28th October 2014. Prof. K.M. Bhatt. Attended the 1st LEAP Scientific Conference in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. From 28th September to 2nd October 2014. Prof. G.O. Oyoo. Attended the Basic Ultrasound Course in Nottingham, London from 8 th November 2014 to 9th November 2014. Prof. K.M. Bhatt. Attended the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDI) meeting in Geneva from 6th to 8th October 2014. Prof. G.O. Oyoo. Attended the World Summit 2014 for Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health in London from 12th to 13th October 2014. Dr.E.Karari. Attended the annual South African Heart Congress in Durban, South Africa from 16th October 2014 to 22nd October 2014 STUDENTS THESIS Dr.Fredrick Mugisha Kalokola -Serum Calcium, Phosphate and Parathyroid Hormone Levcels in Kidney Transplant Recipients Supervisors Prof.J.K.Kayima, Prof.C.Kingondu, ProfS.Mcligeyo Dr.Gituma Bernard -The Prevalence and Types of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at KNH Supervisors Prof.E.N.Ogola, Dr. E.Karari, Dr.L.Achieng Dr.Rosslyn Ngugi -Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction in Ambulant Patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending Diabetes Clinic at KNH Supervisors Prof.C.F.Otieno, Dr. Ritesh Pamnani, Prof.C.Kingondu Dr.Betty Shiruli -Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Systematic Luppus Erythematosus at KNH. Supervisors Prof.G.O.Oyoo, Prof.E.N.Ogola, Prof.E.O.Amayo, Dr.A.A.Aywak Dr.Jackline L.A.Odhiambo -An Evaluation of Quality of Life in Ambulatory Patients with Systematic Lupus Erythematosus attending Rheumatology Clinic in KNH Supervisors Prof.G.O.Oyoo, Prof.E.O.Amayo Dr. Wambua Diana Ndele -Toxoplama Gondii Infection in Donated Blood at the National Blood Transfusion Service in Kenya Supervisor Prof.W.Jaoko, Prof.C.F.Otieno, Dr.M.C.Maritim Dr.Francis Musyoki -A Comparative Study of Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin and Free Angrogen Index Levels in Men with Epilepsy at KNH, Neurology Clinic Supervisors ProfA.M.Adam, Prof.E.O.Amayo, Prof.C.S.Kingondu Dr.Nkengasong Ajua -Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis using the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Smear Negative Tuberculosis Suspects at KNH and Mbagathi District Hospital Supervisors Prof.A.M.Adam, Dr.J.Mecha, Dr.M.Maritim Dr.Anthony Muguiyi Muturi -Prevalence and Types of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Dialysis Naive Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at KNH Supervisors Prof.A.M.Adam, Dr.J.Mecha, Dr.M.Maritim Dr.Stephen Makau Nyamai -The Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in Ambulant Type 2 Diabetes Patients at KNH Diabetes Outpatient Clinics Supervisors Prof. C.F.Otieno, Prof.J.K.Kayima Dr.Edward Njogu Maina -Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections among Kidney Transplant Recipients in KNH Supervisor Prof. J.K.Kayima, Dr.J.Kwasa, Dr.E.Karari, Dr.A.J.O.Were Dr.Jane Gitau -The Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Final Year Medical Students-University of Nairobi Supervisors ProfG.N.Lule, Prof.Omu Anzala, Dr.A.Sheikh Dr.Ayoro Charles Omondi -Short term outcomes of Chemotherapy Treated Patients with AIDS Associated Muco-cutaneous Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Nairobi, Kenya Supervisors Prof.N.A.Abinya, Prof.G.N.Lule, Dr.D.Zuriel, Dr.L.Achieng Dr.Asif. H.Gulam - Pshychological Insulin Resistance among Type 2 Diabetes Patients at KNH. Supervisors Prof.C.F.Otieno, Prof.Omondi Oyoo