Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma among Indian patients with cirrhosis of liver: an experience from a tertiary care center in northern India
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)BACKGROUND/AIM: Despite bearing the main burden of HCC, prospective studies from developing countries are lacking. This prospective observational study was designed to estimate the incidence of HCC among Indian patients ... -
Vulnerability, climate change and livestock–opportunities and challenges for the poor
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2007)Livestock systems in developing countries are characterised by rapid change, driven by factors such as population growth, increases in the demand for livestock products as incomes rise, and urbanisation. Climate change is ... -
Design Standards, Performance And Maintenance Of Roads In Kenya
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Three Dimeric Anthracene Derivatives From Bulbine Abyssinica.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemestry, 2005)From the fruits of Bulbine abyssinica three new dimeric anthracene derivatives, (P)-8,9,10,80-tetrahydroxy-3,30-dimethyl[10,70-bianthracene]-1,4,90,100-tetraone (trivial name abyquinone A), (10R)-1,4,8,10,80-pentahydroxy ... -
Occurrence Of Syphilis In Resident Of Sher Agencies firm in Naivasha
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Acral and palmo-plantar hyperpigmentation in a patient with disseminated hepatocellular carcinoma
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)Capecitabine (5-fluorouracil prodrug) is being evaluated for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma, and is associated with a peculiar skin reaction called hand and foot syndrome (HFS). We describe one patient with HCC ... -
Anti-plasmodial flavonoids from the stem bark of Erythrina abyssinica
(Department of Chemistry, University of NairobiInstitut für Chemie, Universität Potsdam, GermanyUnited States Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya, USA, 2004)The ethyl acetate extract of the stem bark of Erythrina abyssinica showed anti-plasmodial activity against the chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and chloroquine-resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium falciparum with IC50 values of ... -
Grazing, social and comfort behaviour of Ankole and crossbred (Ankole× Holstein) heifers on pasture in south western Uganda
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2008)The aim of this study was to assess the grazing, social and comfort behaviour of the indigenous purebred Ankole cattle breed and crossbred (Holstein×Ankole) animals under typical management conditions in south western ... -
Role of surface promoter mutations in hepatitis B surface antigen production and secretion in occult hepatitis B virus infection
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)The production, secretion, and localization of surface proteins of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the ratio of large to small surface protein S was studied in HepG2 cells transfected with the wild-type and mutant pre-S1 and ... -
Selection of posterior dental restoratives by dentists
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Geotechnical Properties of Nairobi Soils
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Anti-plasmodial Activities Of Flavonoids From Erythrina Sacleuxii
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemestry, 2006-02)The acetone extracts of the root bark and stem bark of Erythrina sacleuxii showed antiplasmodial activities against the chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and chloroquine-resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Chromatographic ... -
Tropical mayhem: a chronic viral disease with superadded parasitic infection
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)Coexistence of two illnesses in the same patient may result in atypical manifestations of either or both diseases. A case of hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis in a patient who presented with a pharyngeal mucosal mass ... -
A 20-year single-center experience with acute liver failure during pregnancy: Is the prognosis really worse?
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)Pregnant patients with acute liver failure (ALF) are believed to have a worse outcome than nonpregnant women and men with ALF. However objective data supporting this supposition are scant. Therefore, the current study ... -
Case Study: Drought in Kenya Safeguarding Livestock and livelihoods
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Comparing source of drinking water and dental fluorosis in deciduous teeth of 5 Year olds in Kenya
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Sustainable use and genetic improvement
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2008)Sustainable use of animal genetic resources for agriculture and food production is proposed as the best strategy for maintaining their diversity. Achievement of sustainable use would continue to support livelihoods and ... -
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Antioxidant Supplementation for Pain Relief in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND & AIMS: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathophysiology of chronic pancreatitis (CP). We evaluated the effects of antioxidant supplementation on pain relief, oxidative stress and antioxidant status ... -
Neo-clerodane diterpenes from Dodonaea angustifolia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemestry, 2010)Phytochemical investigation of the leaf surface exudate of Dodonaea angustifolia L.f. yielded two new neo-clerodane diterpenes, neo-clerodan-3,13-dien-16,15:18,19-diolide (mkapwanin) and 15-methoxy-neo-clerodan-3,13-dien ... -
The need for aquatic pollution studies in Kenyan inland waters
(1986)The need for baseline data on pollution studies to the aquatic biota of Kenyan Inland waters is of profound importance. Aware of the possible contamination of the rivers and Lakes with heavy metals, pesticides and other ...
