Search
Now showing items 491-500 of 10378
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Dombeya torrida (J.F. Gmel) and Hydnora abyssinica (A. Braun)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: The decoction of Dombeya torrida bark is used to treat indigestion while its roots are used for treatment of chest pains and colds. Hydnora abyssinica decoction is used as a cure for throat complaints, as an ...
Polymorphisms in Pfmdr1, Pfcrt and Pfnhe1 Genes are Associated with Reduced in vitro Activities of Quinine in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates from Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
In combination with antibiotics, quinine is recommended as the second-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, alternative first-line treatment for severe malaria and for treatment of malaria in the first trimester of ...
Dermatophyte infections in primary school children in Kibera slums of Nairobi
(2009)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence and aetiology of dermatophyte infections in relation to social economic factors in primary school children in Kibera.
DESIGN:
A cross-sectional descriptive study.
SETTING:
City ...
Prevalence and Pattern of Early Ehildhood caries among 3-5 year olds in Kiambaa, Kenya
(2010-03)
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of early childhood caries among three to
five year olds.
DESIGN: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.
SUBJECTS: A total of 336 children aged 3-5 ...
In vitro evaluation of carbamazepine 200 mg tablets
(1993)
A comparative in-vitro performance of carbamazepine 200mg tablet products available on the Kenyan market was evaluated. The products which include the innovator product, Tegretol, have similar quality consonant with ...
Bacterial vaginosis, HIV serostatus and T-cell subset distribution in a cohort of East African commercial sex workers: retrospective analysis
(2012)
Although bacterial vaginosis is a known correlate of HIV infection, no previous studies have investigated whether women defined as HIV-exposed seronegative (HESN) are less likely to have bacterial vaginosis. Little is known ...
Intramedullary interlocking nailing fixation for forearm fractures: Kenyan experience: Initial report
(2008-06)
Objective: To evaluate treatment results of intramedullary fixation of radius and ulna diaphyseal fractures using interlocking nailing - system locked proximaly and distally by screws.
Methodology: Between December ...
Mechanism of action of cathinone: the active ingredient of khat (catha edulis)
(2000)
Objective: To review the current understanding of the mechanism of action of cathinone, the active ingredient of khat.
Data source: Published experimental studies on the nature and action and effect of cathinone on the ...