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clinical application of tumour makers
(2009)
Background: Tumour markers have made a difference to oncology practice. They can be used in screening, diagnosis, prognostication and assessment of treatment efficacy. Reports on tumour marker usage suggest that many ...
THE UPTAKE OF ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC ACTIVmES AMONG FEMALE'SEX WORKERS AND IMPACT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR: INSIGHTS FROM, AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
(2004)
Introduction: The growing rate of HIV infection particularly among women in 'subSaharan African region suggests the need tor a. broader framework for prevention and care efforts. In particular, the socio-economic context ...
Evaluation of a Portable Blood Lead Analyzer as an Alternative to Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
(2008)
Objective: To evaluate LeadCare II analyzer, a portable electro-analytical instrument used to rapidly analyze blood lead levels (BLL) in children, and compare it to gold standard, graphite furnace atomic absorption ...
Preliminary study of three medicinal plants used as anthelmintic for livestock in Kibwezi and Tunyo divisions of Makueni and Marakwet district
(2000)
Three preliminarv experiments were conducted to determine the
efficacy of three medicinal plants used as anthelmintics in
humans and livestock ill Kibwezi and TUNYO divisions of Makueni
and Marakwet district respectivelv. ...
Comparison of sonography with venography in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis
(2007)
Objective: To compare the findings of venous sonography with contrast venography in the detection of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs.
Design: Prospective study.
Setting: The Kenyatta National Hospital, ...
Mineral profile in the plasma of free ranging camels (Came/us dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
The levels of important macro and trace minerals were
assessed in the plasma of lactating camels kept by pastoralists
in Kenya. The average plasma Ca and Na concentrations were
below while mean concentration for K, P, ...
Effect of Mineral Supplement on Plasma Minerals Concentration of Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Kenya
(2006)
A study was conducted in Ngurunit and Kargi locations of Marsabit district, Kenya to determine the effect of mineral
supplementation on plasma minerals concentration of camels. Two mineral supplements were formulated; one ...
Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into French fries
(2009)
The demand for potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) with acceptable yield and
processing characteristics is increasing in Kenya. However, most potato varieties and
promising clones have not been adequately evaluated. ...
A double application approach to ophthalmia neonatorum prophylaxis
(2003)
Aims: To investigate if a second drop of 2.5% povidoneiodine ophthalmic solution placed within the first postnatal day would achieve better prophylaxis against ophthalmia neonatorum than a single drop applied at birth.
Methods: ...
Isolation of quecetrin from Clematis brachiata Thunberg
(Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2008)
Quercetrin (3-0-heta-L-rhamnosyl 3',4',5,7 tetrahydroxy flavone) was isolated from the
stem of Clematis brachiata Thunberg. The yield was 0.029 % w/w of dried stern powder.