Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Flemingins G–O, Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Constituents of the Leaves of Flemingia grahamiana
(2014)The known flemingins A–C (1–3) and nine new chalcones, named flemingins G–O (4–12), along with deoxyhomoflemingin (13) and emodin (14) were isolated from a leaf extract of Flemingia grahamiana. The isolated chalcones were ... -
System dynamics model of cervical cancer vaccination and screening interventions in Kenya
(2014)Objectives This paper presents a simulation model for evaluating the possible effects of a screening and vaccination campaign against Human Papillomavirus [HPV] in Kenya. Method A System Dynamics model was developed ... -
Constituents of the Roots and Leaves of Ekebergia capensis and Their Potential Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities
(2014)A new triterpenoid, 3-oxo-12β-hydroxy-oleanan-28,13β-olide (1), and six known triterpenoids 2–7 were isolated from the root bark of Ekebergia capensis, an African medicinal plant. A limonoid 8 and two glycoflavonoids 9–10 ... -
Antioxidant Activity, Cellular Bioavailability, and Iron and Calcium Management of Neuroprotective and Nonneuroprotective Flavones
(2014)Few studies have been undertaken on the relationship of the structure of flavones and neuroprotection. Previously, we described the structural determinants of the neuroprotective activity of some natural flavones in ... -
Tracking the mutual shaping of the technical and social dimensions of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems (SMoTS) for malaria control on Rusinga Island, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background There has been increasing effort in recent years to incorporate user needs in technology design and re-design. This project employed a bottom-up approach that engaged end users from the outset. Bottom-up ... -
Occurrence of rift valley fever in cattle in Ijara district, Kenya
(2014)Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of rift valley fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak which led to human and animal deaths causing huge economic and public health losses. The main constraint in the control ... -
Follicle size of origin affects glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity and developmental competence of oocytes from Buran cows-
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)In vitro embryo production (IVEP) has been used to improve of cattle genotypes in many parts of the world. However rVEP is not without some challenges. Oocyte developmental competence is a key area affecting IVEP and it ... -
Exploring the High-altitude Nuclear Detonation and Magnetic Storms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The High-altitude Nuclear Detonation (HND) experiments were carried between 1958/62 by both the United States of America (USA) and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR); the Starfish HND resulted in many ... -
Poverty and health care demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background There is a wide range of actions an individual could take when sick or injured such as self–care, consulting a traditional healer, or seeking treatment from a private or public health care facility. The ... -
Anti-malarial activity of a polyherbal product (Nefang) during early and established Plasmodium infection in rodent models
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The emerging resistance of Plasmodium species to currently available anti-malarials remains a public health concern, hence the need for new effective, safe and affordable drugs. Natural products remain a ... -
Electromagnetic Radiation Energy and Planck,'Constan
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)ABSTRACT -- The components of Electromagnetic Radiation (EM-R) mechanism are analyzed; these includes the Flipping Time (), and the Flipping Frequency (); the condition initiating F-F and the formation of EM-R ... -
Diagnostic utility of zinc protoporphyrin to detect iron deficiency in Kenyan pregnant women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BackgroundIron-deficient erythropoiesis results in excess formation of zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), which can be measured instantly and at low assay cost using portable haematofluorometers. ZPP is used as a screening marker ... -
Texting improves testing: a randomized trial of two-way SMS to increase postpartum prevention of mother-to-child transmission retention and infant HIV testing.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)OBJECTIVE: Many sub-Saharan African countries report high postpartum loss to follow-up of mother-baby pairs. We aimed to determine whether interactive text messages improved rates of clinic attendance and early infant ... -
Detection of peste des petits ruminants virus in formalin-fixed tissues.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Peste des petits ruminants virus that causes a highly infectious and often fatal disease of sheep and goats is confirmed by various diagnostic techniques among them being isolation of the virus from cell culture systems, ... -
Intrathecal administration of clonidine or yohimbine decreases the nociceptive behavior caused by formalin injection in the marsh terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa).
(2014)BACKGROUND: The role of noradrenergic system in the control of nociception is documented in some vertebrate animals. However, there are no data showing the role of this system on nociception in the marsh terrapins. M ... -
Hypoglycaemia and hypocalcaemia as determinants of admission birth weight criteria for term stable low risk macrosomic neonates
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Background : Large for gestational age (LGA) accounts for about 6.3% of admissions in kenyatta national hospital, newborn unit. As a policy all IGA’s, defined by birth weight of 4000g and above are admitted for 24hours ... -
Pan-African phylogeny of Mus (subgenus Nannomys) reveals one of the most successful mammal radiations in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BackgroundRodents of the genus Mus represent one of the most valuable biological models for biomedical and evolutionary research. Out of the four currently recognized subgenera, Nannomys (African pygmy mice, including the ... -
Community-based evaluation of PMTCT uptake in Nyanza province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)INTRODUCTION: Facility-based assessments of prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs may overestimate population coverage. There are few community-based studies that evaluate PMTCT coverage and ... -
Prevalence and correlates of treatment failure among Kenyan children hospitalised with severe community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective study of the clinical effectiveness of WHO pneumonia case management guidelines
(2014)Objective To determine the extent and pattern of treatment failure (TF) among children hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia at a large tertiary hospital in Kenya. Methods We followed up children aged 2–59 ... -
Modelling the potential of rainwater harvesting in western Kenya using remote sensing and GIS techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Water scarcity is among the many problems faced today by many countries in the world, especially African countries. The Kakamega area in western Kenya is known for plenty of rainfall (around 2000 mm annually), however, ...
