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Key lessons for successful global health negotiations
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The Key Reasons for Cros s - Listing in East A frican Stock Exchanges by Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the key reasons behind the decision by the firm management of Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firms to cross-list in East African Exchanges. The study employed ... -
Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) - And now there are three.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)For centuries, a large number of people living in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula and eastern Africa have chewed the fresh leaves and twigs of the plant Catha edulis Forsk, more commonly known as khat, for ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) lowers plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone secretion, but increases cortisol levels in male rabbits
(2007)This study investigated the effects of fresh khat extract on specific circulating hormones in male rabbits. Materials and methods: A total of 25 male New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups each comprising ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) lowers plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone secretion, but increases cortisol levels in male rabbits
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2008)This study investigated the effects of fresh khat extract on specific circulating hormones in male rabbits. Materials and methods: A total of 25 male New Zealand White rabbits were divided into five groups each comprising ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) reduces entylenetetrazol (PTZ) induced seizures
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Khat (catha Edulis) Up-regulates Testosterone And Decreases Prolactin And Cortisol Levels In The Baboon.
(University of NairobiInstitute of Primate Research, 2006-02)The potential effect of Khat (Catha edulis, Celastraceae) on fertility in humans has not been elucidated. In this study, we used the olive baboon (Papio anubis, Cercopithecidae) to determine the effects of oral administration ... -
Khat (Catha edulis)-induced apoptosis is inhibited by antagonists of caspase-1 and -8 in human leukaemia cells.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 2004-11)Khat chewing is a widespread habit that has a deep-rooted sociocultural tradition in Africa and the Middle East. The biological effects of khat are inadequately investigated and controversial. For the first time, we show ... -
Khat (Catha edulis)-induced apoptosis is inhibited by antagonists of caspase-1 and-8 in human leukaemia cells
(2004)Khat chewing is a widespread habit that has a deep-rooted sociocultural tradition in Africa and the Middle East. The biological effects of khat are inadequately investigated and controversial. For the first time, we show ... -
Khat and Oral Cancer.
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 2002) -
khat induced apoptosis is inhibited by antagonists of caspase - 1 and 8 in human leukaemia cells
(School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004) -
Khat induces G1‐phase arrest and increased expression of stress‐sensitive p53 and p16 proteins in normal human oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts
(Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine/Pathology, Oral/Maxillofacial Radiology, 2008)Khat is a psychostimulant plant used by over 10 million people daily, mainly in eastern Africa and the Middle East. Previous studies have suggested an association between khat use and oral lesions such as hyperkeratosis ... -
Khat use and khat induced oral white lesions among khat and tobacco users at two sites in Kenya
(2015)Abstract Background: Long term chewing of khat is associated with white lesions on the oral mucosa some of which depict histopathological changes. However, due to the limited number of studies in this area, the clinical ... -
Khat Use, PTSD and Psychotic Symptoms among Somali Refugees in Nairobi - A Pilot Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)In East-African and Arab countries, khat leaves are traditionally chewed in social settings. They contain the amphetamine-like alkaloid cathinone. Especially among Somali refugees, khat use has been associated with psychiatric ... -
Khat-induced paranoid psychosis
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Khat: A Boon or bane to humanity
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)Khat, an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and stimulatory effects, is grown mainly in eastern Africa and south-western Arabia. Its consumption has, for a long time, been restricted to areas close to ... -
Khat: A Boon or Bane to Humanity
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)Khat, an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and stimulatory effects, is grown mainly in eastern Africa and south-western Arabia. Its consumption has, for a long time, been restricted to areas close to ... -
Ki-67 antigen in ameloblastomas: correlation with clinical and histological parameters in 54 cases from Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1997)The aim of this study was to assess the cell proliferation in ameloblastomas and to correlate this with clinical features and histology. Immunohistochemistry with Ki-67 monoclonal antibody was performed on fresh tissue ... -
Kidney transplantation: recent medical experiences from the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1996)Renal transplantation is not readily available in the majority of countries in Africa. It is expensive and difficult to sustain on the meagre funds allocated to health. We report our short experience with fifteen living ... -
Kikuyu Belief System
(University of NairobiDepartment of literature and language, 1989)