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Multiple readout assay for hormonal (androgenic and antiandrogenic) and cytotoxic activity of plant and fungal extracts based on differential prostate cancer cell line behavior.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Prostate cancer is one of the most diagnosed forms of cancer among men in western regions. Many traditional applications or phytotherapeutic concepts propose to inhibit the proliferation ... -
Characteristics of Lactation Curves of the Kenya Alpine Dairy Goats in Smallholder Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Lactation curves are a graphical representation of the milk production profile of a doe from parturition to drying up. Their shape provides information about the productivity of the doe and offers a means of explaining ... -
Cardiac Surgery Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa: Quo Vadis?
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)ackground Current data on cardiac surgery capacity on which to base effective concepts for developing sustainable cardiac surgical programs in Africa are lacking or of low quality. Methods A questionnaire concerning cardiac ... -
Child abuse: A classic case report with literature review.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Child abuse and neglect are serious global problems and can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child's needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting ... -
The Cost Of Anaesthesia At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1986)A prospective study was carried out during the period of six months from 14th March,1985 to 13th September 1985 on three hundred and nine patients who were given general ~naesthetics at the Kenyatta National Hospital,with ... -
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Urgent action is needed to address mental health issues globally. In Africa, where mental health disorders account for a huge burden of disease and disability, and where in general less than 1% of the already small health ... -
Potential of Library 2.0 in Provision of Information Services in Academic Libraries
(University of Nairobi, 2012)In general, library 2.0 is playing critical roles in provision of information services to support quality research, teaching and learning in institutions of higher learning. Traditional methods of information management ... -
A pilot study investigating the effect of a patient-held pain assessment tool in palliative care outpatients attending a rural Kenyan hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)BACKGROUND: Pain is a frequent and distressing symptom in palliative care patients worldwide. Careful assessment is the first vital step to relieve this suffering. Assessment tools form a useful adjunct to pain management, ... -
Oesophageal Atresia And Tracheoesophageal Fistula At Kenyatta National Hospital ; A Review Of Pre-operative, Intra-operative, Post-operative And Anaesthetic Management
(University of Nairobi, 1988)A review of pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative and anaesthetio management of 54 patients, operated on at Kenyatta National Hospital, for oesophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula, was done o. These ... -
Institutional capacity for health systems research in East and Central African schools of public health: knowledge translation and effective communication.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)BACKGROUND: Local health systems research (HSR) provides policymakers and practitioners with contextual, evidence based solutions to health problems. However, producers and users of HSR rarely understand the complexities ... -
Case Records And Commentaries
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Case Records And Commentaries In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
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Medical trainees' experiences and perceptions towards elective period; a cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Introduction: Medical electives make significant contribution in the training of medical students on healthcare outside their affiliated academic institutions. During this period, learners get exposed to different healthcare ... -
Performance evaluation of asphalt concrete pavements in Ethiopia, the application of HDM-4 road deterioration sub-model
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)Many road performance models have been developed and used as important inputs for design and evaluation of pavements especially in the Post-AASHO Road Test era. The Highway Development and Management model (HDM-4), a ... -
Investigating How The Shift From Electronic To Mobile Government Interacts With The Development Practice In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-11)In this paper we try to investigate potentials of mobile technology use between the Kenyan government and its citizens. On this account the paper will interact with supply and demand side practices of e-governance specifically ... -
Environmental Impact Assessment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been used to ensure that environmental management is integrated into project planning and decision-making with a view of achieving ecologically sustainable development. ... -
A xanthone and a phenylanthraquinone from the roots of Bulbine frutescens, and the revision of six seco-anthraquinones into xanthones
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Phytochemical investigation of the dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots of Bulbine frutescens led to the isolation of a new xanthone, 8-hydroxy-6-methylxanthone-1-carboxylic acid (1) and a new phenylanthraquinone, ... -
Reinventing academic libraries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review recent initiatives by academic libraries in Kenya aimed at reinventing, re-engineering, and providing innovative information products and services to support learning and ... -
Making university libraries in Kenya the destination for the user population
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of marketing of information products and services in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – The paper utilises literature surveys of ... -
Bridging the information gap with the patrons in university libraries in Africa: The case for investments in web 2.0 systems
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in handling and supporting information services and activities in Kenyan university libraries. Des ...
