University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Experience with treatment of clavicle fractures at an African tertiary referral hospital
(2013)Background: Clavicle fractures are common with the middle third being most frequently involved. Treatment of displaced fractures is controversial with both non-operative and operative management being advocated ... -
Current approaches to prevention of venous thromboembolism following major orthopaedic surgery: a review of recommendations by international guidelines
(2014)Objectives: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality amongst patients who undergo major orthopaedic surgical procedures. The perioperative use of thromboprophylactic agents with or ... -
MRI evaluation of patients with shoulder pain at three imaging Centres in Nairobi
(2014)Background: Shoulder pain is a common reason for visiting a physician. It is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal complaint after low back pain and cervical pain in the USA. No data is available on MRI findings ... -
Venous thromboembolism in orthopaedics
(2014)Over the past decade venous thromboembolism has become a topic of growing interest for the orthopaedic surgeon as a preventable disease which contributes to morbidity and mortality among hospitalised patients especially ... -
Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Two Regimens of Single-Shot Spinal Block for Pain Relief in Women Presenting in Established Labour
(KMA, 2013)Background: Most women experience moderate to severe pain during labour and delivery, often requiring some form of pharmacologic analgesia. The lack of proper psychological preparation combined with fear and anxiety can ... -
Left Ventricular Inflow Obstruction by Giant Atrial Septal Aneurysm in a Neonate with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome: Case Report
(KMA, 2013)Atrial septal aneurysm remains a rare congenital cardiac malformation. In the neonatal age group it can occur as an isolated cardiac malformation or in association with complex hypoplastic cardiac malformations of the right ... -
Occurence of Fusarium species and associated T2-Toxin in Kenyan Wheat
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Survey covering 120 wheat fields was conduc- ted in three wheat-growing districts of Kenya during the 2008 cropping season to determine the incidence of Fusarium head blight (FHB) and T2-toxin contamination in grain. FHB ... -
Global disparity in childhood dental caries: Is there a remedy?
(KMA, 2013)Objective: To determine risk factors associated with childhood caries, their association with the widening childhood caries gap between developed and less developed nations and proposition on how the gap could be bridged. Data ... -
Parents’ and healthcare providers perspectives about hospitalised children being visited by other children in Nairobi, Kenya
(KMA, 2013)Background: Throughout history, visitation of the hospitalised child has always been restricted. The subject of whether hospitalised children should be visited by other children has been accorded minimal attention. Objective: ... -
Effect of Land Use on Abundance and Diversity of Nematode Destroying Fungi and Soil Nematodes in Embu County, Kenya
(2014)Belowground biodiversity is one of the key indicators of the sustainability of a land use. This study sought to document the occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in an area characterized by small ... -
Three-Dimensional structure and disposition of the air conducting and gas exchange conduits of the Avian lung: The domestic Duck ( Cairina moschata)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The anatomy of the domestic duck lung was studied macroscopically. by casting and by light. transmission. and scanning electron microscopy. The lung had four categories of secondary bronchi (SB). namely. the medioventral ... -
Population of predacious phytoseiid mites, Euseius kenyae (Swirski and Ragusa) on coffee treated with different soil applied fertilizers
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2013-09-11)Predacious phytoseiid mites, Euseius kenyae (Swirski and Ragusa) plays a major role in management of coffee thrips and other pests such as Phytophygous mites in coffee. Their conservation under various agro-ecosystems ... -
Production of hybrid Basmati rice in Kenya: progress and challenges
(2013)Photoperiod sensitive genic male sterile (PGMS) and Thermosensitive genic male sterile (TGMS) rice varieties require a long day light length and high temperature respectively growth conditions for them to be completely ... -
Optimization of PCR conditions to amplify mitochondrial COI gene fragments of wildlife species in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)PCR has been extensively used for amplification of DNA sequences. We conducted a study to obtain the best amplification conditions for cytochrome c oxidase I (COr) gene fragments of some of the targeted wildlife species ... -
Ratooning ability and its effect on grain yield of upland Nerica rice varieties in Central Kenya
(2014)Field experiments were conducted at Mwea Irrigation Agricultural Development (MIAD) Centre in central Kenya (0o 41'S, 37o 20'E, 1159m) to assess rice ratooning ability and its effect on grain yield. Four upland NERICA (NERICA ... -
Intelligent System for Predicting Agricultural Drought for Maize Crop
(International journal of technology enhancements and emerging engineering research, 2014)There has been little information in regard to agricultural drought prediction. This paper aimed at coming up with an efficient and intelligent agricultural drought prediction system. By using a case study approach and ... -
Cytochrome oxidase 1 gene and its application in wildlife forensics in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In African countries in general and Kenya specifically, wildlife crimes are leading an increasing number of species to the brink of extinction. This is partly because the perpetrators of these crimes once caught don't get ... -
Disappearing medicinal plants in Mt. Kenya forests , Kenya: a case study of East African green heart ( Warburgia ugandensis sprague)
(2013)Natural disturbances and human activities are significantly affecting indigenous trees species in forests. Warburgia ugandensis is a plant highly valued for its medicinal properties, timber and fuel among other uses. Many ... -
To be or not to be a species: use of reproductive isolation experiments and genetic analysis to clarify the taxonomic status of two Busseola (Lepidopter a: Noctuidae) species in Kenya
(Taylor & Fr ancis, 2013)Phylogenetic analysis combined with chemical ecology can contribute to the delimitation of closely related insect species, particularly in Lepidoptera. In this study, the taxonomic status of a species in the genus ... -
Use of cytochrome oxidase 1 gene region: A molecular tool for the domestic and wildllife industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Illegal substitution of meat products by traders either as closely related domestic species or as bush meat is a common occurrence in various parts of Kenya. This has implications on biosafety, food safety and consumer ...
