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Flavonoids from Tephrosia aequilata
(University of Nairobi, 2002-06)From the roots of the plant Tephrosia aequilata Baker, five flavonoids were isolated of which, 3,4:8,9-dimethylenedioxypterocarpan is reported for the first time. Its structure and those of the already known flavonoids ... -
Ligamentous injuries to the canine hock
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Ligamentous damage to the canine hock is a relatively uncommon orthopaedic injury. Severe trauma seems to be necessary to produce it. Four cases of tarsal ligamentous damage are reported. Their management is described and ... -
The role of regulatory T cells in chronic and acute viral infections
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Regulatory T cells, a subset of CD4+ T lymphocytes, play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the balance between the tissue-damaging and protective effects of the immune response. These cells have immunosuppressive function ... -
A new pterocarpan from the leaves of Abrus precatorius L..
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-17)A pterocarpan, 2,3,4,8-tetramethoxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-c]chromene-7,9-diol (compound 1) was isolated from the dichloromethane extract of the leaves of Abrus precatorius L. The structure of the compound ... -
The preventive effect of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans on trichostrongyle infections of lambs on pasture
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Four groups of 8 parasite-naive Dorset-crossbred lambs, 3–4 months old, were turned out on infected pasture on 2 May and allocated to 4 separate paddocks. From May to September, 2 groups received Duddingtonia flagrans (106 ... -
Mobile phone text messages for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART): a protocol for an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction Mobile phone text messaging is emerging as an important tool in the care of people living with HIV; however, reports diverge on its efficacy in improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and little ... -
Influence of self-concealed psycho-social factors as predictors on the effectiveness of sexual self-disclosure during voluntary counseling and testing among university students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-29)Vol. 7(5), pp. 78 - 83, June, 2015 DOI: 10.5897/IJPC2015.03 16 Article Number: A5B93AB54025 ISSN 1996 - 0816 Copyright © 2015 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article http://www.academicjournals.org/I ... -
Antioxidant properties of cultivated edible mushroom (Agaricus) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04-22)Antioxidant activities and phytochemical compounds of ethanol and hot water extracts of Agaricus bisporus species fruiting body and mycelia cultivated in Kenya were spectophotometrically determined and ... -
Progress in policy issues to improve oral health in Africa
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Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effects of a low dose of acetaminophen following surgery in dogs
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Trichomonas vaginalis infection: can we afford to do nothing?
(University of Nairobi, 2008)For more than a century following its initial description in 1836, Trichomonas vaginalis was considered to be either a harmless vaginal colonizer or simply a minor nuisance [1]. This view may have been sustained by the ... -
Improving the nutritional value of traditional finger millet porridges for children aged 7-24 months in Bujenje County of Western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Child malnutrition is a major problem in Western Uganda where finger millet porridges are commonly used as complementary f oo ds. This study aimed at improving the nutritional value and safety ... -
The relationship between capacity utilization and value chain performance: Evidence from Kenyan tea processing firms
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Tea processing firms have increasing ly recognized the role of capacit y utilization and management in the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage. This study intended to determine the link between capacity ... -
Level of Awareness among Girls Directly Affected by HIV AIDS in Maralal Urban Location o f Samburu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education of secondary school girls in Maralal Urban Council in Samburu District. This is because the dropout rate of girls from school has continued ... -
An investigation of buoyancy driven natural convection in a cylindrical enclosure.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)An investigation of heat transfer was done in a cylindrical enclosure. The effects of varying Reynolds Number, Prandtl number, Froude number, and Euler number on the temperature and velocity was investigated. In the study, ... -
Zhang’s second order traffic flow model and its application to the Kisii kisumu highway within Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Most highways experience traffic jams as a result of various reasons and hence need for a practical solution. Traffic flow m odels play an important role in both today’s ... -
Equilibrium and kinetics studies for the adsorption of aqueous Cu (II) ions onto mangroves biomass
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)In this study, adsorption of copper from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast. The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions was ... -
Role of anthropology in young infant feeding
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Background : Infant feeding is crucial for growth and development of the child . It varies from one context to another including maternal HIV infection. Anthropologists examine infant ... -
A systematic review of Rift Valley Fever epidemiology 1931-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that was first isolated and characterized in 1931 in Kenya. RVF outbreaks have resulted in significant losses through human illness and deaths, high ... -
A 15-year study of the impact of community antiretroviral therapy coverage on HIV incidence in Kenyan female sex workers.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that increasing community antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage would be associated with lower HIV incidence in female sex workers (FSWs) in Mombasa District, Kenya. DESIGN: Prospective ...
