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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.
The origins of a research community in the Majengo observational cohort study, Nairobi, Kenya
(2010-10-21)
Abstract
Background
Since the 1980s the Majengo Observational Cohort Study (MOCS) has examined sexually transmitted infections, in ...
CD26/ dipeptidyl peptidase IV (CD26/DPPIV) is highly expressed in peripheral blood of HIV-1 exposed uninfected Female sex workers
(2010-11-25)
Abstract
Background
Design of effective vaccines against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) continues to present formidable challenges. However, individuals who are exposed HIV-1 but do not get infected may reveal ...
Implementation of a structured paediatric admission record for district hospitals in Kenya - results of a pilot study
(2006-07-20)
Abstract
Background
The structured admission form is an apparently simple measure to improve data quality. Poor motivation, ...
Comparative performance of the Mbita trap, CDC light trap and the human landing catch in the sampling of Anopheles arabiensis, An. funestusand culicine species in a rice irrigation in western Kenya
(2005-01-25)
Mosquitoes sampling is an important component in malaria control. However, most of the methods used have several shortcomings and hence there is a need to develop and calibrate new methods. The Mbita trap for capturing ...
Host plant diversity of Sesamia calamistis : cytochrome b gene sequences reveal local genetic differentiation
(© 2008 The Netherlands Entomological Society, 2008)
Sesamia calamistis
Hampson (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is one of the indigenous stem borer pests
associated with maize (
Zea mays
L.) and sorghum [
Sorghum bicolor
(L.) Moench] (both Poaceae) in
Africa. Its pest status ...
A systematic review of existing national priorities for child health research in sub-Saharan Africa
(2005-11-21)
Abstract
Background
We systematically reviewed existing national child health research priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and ...