University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Tale of successes as ids@50 conference ends
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-18) -
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ... -
IRA Youth challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-25) -
FUT News - Book launch: Paratransit in African cities
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-19) -
The Chinese Corner with topic of Paper Cut in the CIUON
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-07) -
Multistate modelling vertical transmission and determination of r0 using transition intensities
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this paper multi-state modelling is used to determine the proba- bility distribution of the di erent states of vertical transmission of HIV. We start with a healthy-infected-dead three state model which we then modify ... -
Chinese corner series --Chinesecharacter writing and traditional dancing
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
An unforgettable charity journey
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
HI4 Kenya 2015 Hackathon
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10-20) -
Computer-aided drug discovery approaches against the tropical infectious diseases malaria, tuberculosis, trypanosomiasis, and leishmaniasis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite the tremendous improvement in overall global health heralded by the adoption of the Millennium Declaration in the year 2000, tropical infections remain a major health problem in the developing world. Recent estimates ... -
Determinants of adherence to anticonvulsants therapy among outpatient epileptic children in a Kenyan referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Epilepsy is a chronic disease requiring prolonged adherence to treatment. Adherence to anticonvulsants by epileptic children is important as studies have shown that about two-thirds of epileptic children can ... -
Validation of the Ottawa ankle rules at a tertiary teaching hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Ankle joint and foot injuries are among the most common injuries seen at the accident and emergency (A&E) department of any hospital. Radiographs are ordered in over 95% of cases yet the prevalence of fractures ... -
Acute toxicity studies of Catharanthus roseus aqueous extract in male Wistar rats
(Kabubii, Z. N., Mbaria, J. M., & Mbaabu, M. (2015). Acute toxicity studies of Catharanthus roseus aqueous extract in male Wistar rats. African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 4(4). Pp. 130-134, 2015-10)Background: The knowledge of the healing virtues of Catharanthus roseus and a host of other medicinal plants has been in existence since ancient times. Catharanthus roseus is traditionally used more commonly as anti-diabetic ... -
Herbal remedies and other risk factors for preterm birth in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Premature infants contribute substantially to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource settings. Information on herbal remedy use, previous preterm birth and low social-economic status and ... -
Influence of Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf (Asteraceae) on the healing of dermal excision wounds (mouse model) and skin sensitization activity (Guinea pig model)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Background: The skin is highly predisposed to injury because of its direct contact with the environment. The aim of treating of wounds is to both hasten healing, and to minimise the occurrence of perturbations of the ... -
Declaration of income, assets and liabilities 2013-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11) -
UoN commemorates World Aids Day
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-30) -
An insight into cervical cancer screening and treatment capacity in Sub Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: Approximately 85% of cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in resource-constrained countries where best practices for prevention, particularly for women with HIV infection, still need to be developed. The ... -
Postgraduate students train on Use of Kiwi Cup for Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-22) -
Global maternal newborn health conference held in Mexico
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-22)
