Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2012) -
Cardiovascular risk factors among Kenyans.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2012) -
Tuberculosis of the Thoracic Spine Managed by Trans-thoracic Decompression, Rib-grafting and Chemotherapy.
(University of Nairobi,Department of surgery, 2004) -
Peripheral Neuropathy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus attending Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2012) -
Epidemiology and control of lymphatic filariasis in Kwale district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, 1994) -
Public Health Trends, Issues and concerns In Kenya Training Module, Nursing Council of Kenya Sponsored by ORC MACRO
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2003)There are several described medicinal plants in Kenya from a flora of approximately 10,000 members. Strong cross-medical information from the 42 ethnic groups points to the high potential of some of these species. The ... -
Acupoint: An expert system for Traditional Chinese Medicine
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1995) -
Community perception regarding chronic filarial swellings
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, 1997) -
Rift Valley Fever: The role of the vervet monkey as a reservoir or maintenance host for this virus.
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Bancroftian filariasis in Kwale district, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, 2000) -
Efficacy of an evolved Escherichia coli phytase in diets of broiler chicks
(Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA., 2005)An evolved Escherichia coli-derived phytase was evaluated for its efficacy in improving growth performance and nutrient utilization of broiler chicks. One hundred forty-four 7-d-old male broiler chicks were grouped by ... -
Dietary cholecalciferol and phosphorus influence intestinal mucosa phytase activity in broiler chicks.
(Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA, 2006)1. The role of cholecalciferol and phosphorus in the regulation of intestinal mucosa phytase was investigated in broiler chicks. 2. A total of 144 7-d-old male broiler chicks were grouped by weight into 6 blocks of 4 cages ... -
Total synthesis of neooxazolomycin
(Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo-machi, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan, 2007)No abstract available. -
Dietary phytate (inositol hexaphosphate) regulates the activity of intestinal mucosa phytase
(Department of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA., 2009)The role of dietary phytate (inositol hexaphosphate) in the regulation of intestinal mucosa phytase was investigated in chicks. Seven-day-old chicks were grouped by weight into six blocks of three cages with six birds per ... -
Phytic acid increases mucin and endogenous amino acid losses from the gastrointestinal tract of chickens.
(Department of Health Sciences, East Tennessse State University, 2009)The influence of the form of phytic acid on the regulation of mucin and endogenous losses of amino acids, nitrogen and energy in chickens was investigated. Forty-eight 10-week-old male broilers were grouped by weight into ... -
Phytates reduce uptake of leucine and glutamate but not lysine and glucose from the intestinal lumen of chickens: short communication.
(Department of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University, 2008)An investigation into the influence of phytates on the in situ absorption of amino acids (lysine, glutamate and leucine) and glucose from the intestinal lumen of 3-week-old chickens was carried out. Birds were anaesthetised ... -
Inositol hexaphosphate increases mucin loss from the digestive tract of ducks.
(Department of Health Sciences, East Tennessse State University, TN, USA, 2012)The effects of different forms of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6, phytate) on mucin excretion from the digestive tract of ducks were investigated. Forty-eight ten-wk-old male ducks were grouped by weight into eight blocks of ... -
Cervical HIV-1 RNA shedding after cryotherapy among HIV-positive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 2 or 3.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2011-09)Objective To determine the effect of cryotherapy on HIV-1 cervical shedding. Design Prospective cohort study. Methods Five hundred HIV-positive women enrolled at an HIV treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya were ... -
Rapid identification of infants for antiretroviral therapy in a resource poor setting: the Kenya experience.
(Center for Virus Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)In Kenya, HIV diagnosis is not routinely carried out in infants, and yet rapid diagnosis could improve access to lifesaving interventions. A cheap and readily accessible service can resolve this problem, if feasible. In ... -
Cervical HIV-1 RNA shedding after cryotherapy among HIV-positive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 2 or 3.
(Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 2011)OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of cryotherapy on HIV-1 cervical shedding. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. METHODS: Five hundred HIV-positive women enrolled at an HIV treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya were ...
