Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Epidemiology of Snake Bites in Selected Areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Snake bites are a silent public health problem in Kenya. Previous studies on snake bites in the country have mainly focused on identifying offending snake species, assessing the severity of envenomation and testing the ... -
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescent Blood Donors Within Selected Counties of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hepatitis B virus is a widespread public health menace approximated to have infected 257 million people chronically by 2015. Data on the prevalence of HBV is important in formulating public health policies on HBV control ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants of the Kakamega Country, Kenya Commonly Used Against Cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Phytochemical constituents of 35 selected anticancer medicinal plant extracts were analyzed by thin layer chromatography (TLC) for alkaloids, anthraquinones, xanthines, valepotriates, cardiac glycosides, ... -
HIV-Specific Antibodies Capable of ADCC Are Common in Breastmilk and Are Associated with Reduced Risk of Transmission in Women with High Viral Loads
(University of Nairobi, 2012)There are limited data describing the functional characteristics of HIV-1 specific antibodies in breast milk (BM) and their role in breastfeeding transmission. The ability of BM antibodies to bind HIV-1 envelope, neutralize ... -
Effects of Prosopis juliflora Seedpod Meal Supplement on Weight Gain of Weaner Galla Goats in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)A study was conducted to investigate the effect of increasing amounts of Prosopis juliflora seedpod meal on the growth rate of weaner Galla goats. The overall aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of incorporating ... -
Acute Kidney Injury is Associated with Worse Prognosis In COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has not yet been conclusively established. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of recent scientific ... -
Computed Tomography Scan Assessment of the Anatomy of the Pterygomaxillary Junction and Its Relevance in Le Fort I Osteotomy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Knowledge of the morphometry and types of pterygomaxillary junction (PMJ) during Le-Fort I osteotomy is an important consideration in the reduction of intraoperative complications. The PMJ is known to display population ... -
Seasonal Botanical Characteristics of the Diets of Grant’s (Gazella Granti Brooke) and Thompson’s (Gazella Thompsoniguenther) in the Dry Land Habitats of South-central Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Understanding of dietary requirements of different wildlife populations is critical in wildlife habitat conservation especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where wildlife contributes much to the National GDP of many countries. ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Cover Crops for Weed Management Inmachakos and Makueni Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite the many advantages of growing cover crops most farmers have not adopted them in their cropping systems. The objective of this study was to examine adoption and sociological factors associated with adoption of ... -
Economic contribution of the camel milk trade in Isiolo Town, Kenya
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A Survey of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in Nairobi: Packaging, Labelling and Regulatory Compliance
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Alcohol based hand sanitizers are currently recommended for routine use in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The present survey examined hand sanitizers marketed in Nairobi County with regards to product ... -
A High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Determination of Artemisinin in Artemisia Annua L. Leaf Extracts.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A simple, sensitive, accurate and precise high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determination of artemisinin in crude plant material was developed and validated. Optimal separation of artemisinin from ... -
Mentorship in African health research training programs: an exploratory study of fogarty international center programs in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Mentorship is a critical element of capacity‑building for health research as it can support career counseling, promote interest in health research and build professional networks. Few studies of mentorship ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Flavonoid Glycosides From Manniophyton Fulvum Müll. (Euphorbiaceae): Identification and Molecular Modeling
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Chemical investigation of the leaves of Manniophyton fulvum led to the isolation of seven flavonoid glycosides: myricetin-3- O - β- Dd -rhamnoside ( 1 ), kaempferol-3- O - β- d -rhamnoside ( 2 ), quercetin-3- O - β- d ... -
Chewable Antacid Tablets: Are Disintegration Tests Relevant?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A recently published FDA guidance on chewable tablets has addressed the quality attributes of this class of dosage forms. This study evaluated disintegration as a quality attribute for a number of commercially available ... -
Carbohydrate Traffic During Opening of Gladiolus Florets. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology,
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Effects of Genotype and in Vitro Media Composition on Micropropagation of Sugar Cane (Saccharums.p.).
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Cold storage and flower keeping quality of cut tuberose
(University of Nairobi, 2002)A cross sectional study of 115 patients admitted at the Department of Orthopedics, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya was carried out to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus ... -
Effects of growth regulators and genotypes on calli induction and regeneration of pyrethrum clones (Chrysanthenum cinerariefolium Vis.) In vitro cell Development Biology-Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2002)A cross sectional study of 115 patients admitted at the Department of Orthopedics, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya was carried out to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus ... -
Congenital anomalies of the tracheobronchial tree: a meta-analysis and clinical considerations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and anatomical features of major tracheobronchial anomalies (mTBAs). Methods: Major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible ...
