Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Hydrologic Analysis For River Nyando Using SWAT
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2011)The Nyando River is one of the major Rivers in the Lake Victoria Basin. It drains parts of Nandi, Kericho and Nyando districts. It has a catchment area of about 3600km−2 of Western Kenya and an average discharge of ... -
More on normal prothrombin times in the presence of therapeutic levels of rivaroxaban - early experience from King's College Hospital
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Point mutation E1099K in MMSET/NSD2 enhances its methyltranferase activity and leads to altered global chromatin methylation in lymphoid malignancies
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Trachoma control using the who adopted "safe with azithromycin".
(Community Eye Health Training, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)OBJECTIVE: To report on and share the experiences, accomplishments and lessons learnt by African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Sight Savers International (SSI), University of Nairobi (UON) and the Ministry ... -
Genome-wide association study identifies 12 new susceptibility loci for primary biliary cirrhosis
(College of Health Sciences, 2011)In addition to the HLA locus, six genetic risk factors for primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) have been identified in recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS). To identify additional loci, we carried out a GWAS using ... -
Strategic Response To The Dynamic Economic Environment Of The Oil Marketing Companies In Kenya
(School of business,, 2013-03)As recently as 10 years ago, people thought they knew most of what they needed to know about strategy. Portfolio planning, the experience curve, Michael E. Porter’s five forces– tools like these brought rigor and legitimacy ... -
The role of mutations in epigenetic regulators in myeloid malignancies
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences ,Department of physics, 2012)The role of mutations in epigenetic regulators in myeloid malignancies. Recent genomic studies have identified novel recurrent somatic mutations in patients with myeloid malignancies, including myeloproliferative ... -
Recurrent somatic TET2 mutations in normal elderly individuals with clonal hematopoiesis
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences ,Department of physics, 2012)Abstract Aging is characterized by clonal expansion of myeloid-biased hematopoietic stem cells and by increased risk of myeloid malignancies. Exome sequencing of three elderly females with clonal hematopoiesis, demonstrated ... -
Acute myeloid leukemia with translocation t(8;16) presents with features which mimic acute promyelocytic leukemia and is associated with poor prognosis
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences ,Department of physics, 2013)Previous small series have suggested that acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;16) is a distinct morphologic and clinical entity associated with poor prognosis. We describe 18 patients with t(8;16) AML, including their clinical, ... -
Some constraints to small ruminant production among small-scale farmers in Laikipia West
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1996)A sample of 65 small-scale farms was selected from two of the subdivided ranches in the arid and semi-arid lands of west Laikipia. The objective of the study was to determine among other things, some of the constraints to ... -
Cytotoxic lupane-type triterpenoids from Acacia mellifera.
(2004)One new and eight previously described lupane-type metabolites were isolated for the first time from Acacia mellifera (Leguminosae). Based on spectral analyses, the structure of the new compound was elucidated as ... -
In vivo screening of antimalarial activity of Acacia mellifera (Benth) (Leguminosae) on Plasmodium berghei in mice.
(2007)The activities of total extracts and lupane triterpenes, isolated from the stem bark of Acacia mellifera, were evaluated against Plasmodium berghei strain ANKA in a female Swiss mouse model. Five isolated compounds and the ... -
Cheilitis glandularis progressing to squamous cell carcinoma in an hiv-infected patient: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2007-12)Cheilitis glandularis (CG), is a rare inflammatory minor salivary gland disease affecting the lower lip. The hallmarks of which include progressive enlargement and eversion of the lower labial mucosa resulting in the ... -
The pattern of hearing disorders in HIV positive patients on anti-retrovirals at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2010)OBJECTIVES: To determine if patients on Anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) develop hearing impairment. DESIGN: The comprehensive care clinic (CCC), Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi. SETTING: Case controlled ... -
Salivary Antimicrobial Peptides As Potential Biomarkers Of Periodontal Disease
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Sciences, 2010-07)Objectives: Using SELDI-TOF-MS we have previously identified putative salivary biomarkers of periodontitis. Some of these identified peaks were predicted to be antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), specifically alpha defensins ... -
Local perceptions of intermittent screening and treatment for malaria in school children on the south coast of Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2012)BACKGROUND: The intermittent screening and treatment (IST) of school children for malaria is one possible intervention strategy that could help reduce the burden of malaria among school children. Future implementation ... -
Challenges for consent and community engagement in the conduct of cluster randomized trial among school children in low income settings: experiences from Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2013)BACKGROUND: There are a number of practical and ethical issues raised in school-based health research, particularly those related to obtaining consent from parents and assent from children. One approach to developing, ... -
Aflatoxicosis: health implications.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2005-06)No abstract available -
Task shifting in HIV clinics, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 2010-07)BACKGROUND: United states Agency for International development-Academic Model for Providing Accesses to Healthcare (USAID-AMPATH) cares for over 80,000 HIV-infected patients. Express care (EC) model addresses challenges ...
