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Possible Mechanism Of Action For Aldosterone-induced Hypertension
(University of Nairobi, 1970)
Aldosterone applied locally to the carotid-sinus regions in rabbits produces a substantial rise in arterial pressure. The rise is larger and happens more quickly than when similar doses are given intravenously. Cross-circulation ...
Schistosomiasis of spinal cord.
(University of Nairobi, 1977)
The case is reported of a 14-month-old child admitted to hospital in Kenya with a 6-week history of progressive weakness of both lower limbs and urinary incontinence following an acute febrile illness. A thoraco-lumbar ...
The ovary of Günther's dik-dik, Madoqua guentheri Thomas
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
The ovaries of five Günther's dik-dik were investigated using histological techniques. The structure of the ovary and corpus luteum as well as the growth and atresia of the follicles are described.
Development of cercaria in Fasciola gigantica.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
The rediae and cercariae of Fasciola gigantica in experimentally infected snails are illustrated and described. Two generations of cercariae are said to be produced.
Aerial systematic sampling applied to censuses of large mammal populations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1977)
Four systematic sample censuses are described, one of elephants in Tsavo East National Park, and three of kongoni on the Athi-Kapiti Plains. Flight paths in the form of a regular grid with 5-km spacing were used. Distribution ...
Control of gliding angle in Rüppell's Griffon Vulture Gyps rüppellii
(University of Nairobi, 1970-11)
1. The drag of the frozen, wingless body of a Rüppell's griffon vulture was measured in a wind tunnel with a simple drag balance. The drag coefficient with feet and neck retracted was 0.43, based on the greatest cross-sectional ...
Community diagnosis and health action: a manual for tropical and rural areas.
(University of Nairobi, 1979)
As the interest of medical schools in developing countries moves towards the use of community health centres in providing much of the health care for the majority of the population, the need becomes apparent for training ...
The South Turkana Expedition: Scientific Papers III. A Geological Reconnaissance of South Turkana
(University of Nairobi, 1970)
Variations of Lewis Glacier, Mount Kenya, 1974-78
(University of Nairobi, 1979)
Post natal changes in somaesthetic evoked potentials in the albino rat.
(University of Nairobi, 1971)
THE evoked potential is a useful tool in the study of brain development1–3 although the underlying mechanism has not been explained conclusively. The post-natal changes in the evoked potential should throw some more light ...