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Specific PCR assay for a tannin-tolerant selenomonas ruminantium isolate, derived from helicase coding sequences
(2004)
Sequences from a tannin-tolerant Selenomonas ruminantium isolate (EAT2) that hydrolyzes gallic acid were identified. Two exhibited identity to helicases with a wide phylogenetic distribution. PCR amplification by using ...
Melvin Defleur's Information Communication Model: Its Application to Archives Administration
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The paper discusses Melvin Defleur's information communication model and its
application to archives administration. It provides relevant examples in which archives
administration functions involve the communication ...
The Place of School Libraries in the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme in Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Thispaper investigated the position of school libraries in the Universal Basic Education
(UBE) programme policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Relevant studies were
reviewed and school library standards discussed. ...
Inhibition of the hexokinase/hexose transporter region in the glycosomal membrane of bloodstream Trypanosoma brucei by oligomycin and digitonin
(University of Nairobi, 2004-12)
Glycolysis in bloodstream T. brucei is the sole source of energy and remains a favourable chemotherapeutic target. In furtherance of this, an attempt has been made to understand better the contribution of glucose, fructose, ...
Malaria morbidity among school children living in two areas of contrasting transmission in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2004-12)
Research in malaria-endemic areas is usually focused on malaria during early childhood. Less is known about malaria among older school age children. The incidence of clinical attacks of malaria was monitored, using active ...
Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy for benign uterine pathology: is it time to change?
(2004)
To determine the acceptability and outcome of laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy at the Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
DESIGN:
A retrospective case analysis.
SUBJECTS:
Two hundrend and twenty nine cases of ...
A case-control study for differences among hepatitis B virus infections of genotypes A (subtypes Aa and Ae
(2004)
There are two subtypes of hepatitis B virus genotype A (HBV/A) and they are provisionally designated Aa ("a" standing for Africa/Asia) and Ae ("e" for Europe). In a case-control study, 78 HBV/Aa, 78HBV/Ae, and 78HBV/D ...
Male genital hygiene beliefs and practices in Nairobi, Kenya
(2004)
Attitudes and practices concerning genital hygiene may influence topical microbicide use by men. This study examines knowledge and behaviours related to hygiene, genital hygiene, circumcision and hygiene, and to genital ...
Femoral hernia at Mulago hospital, Uganda
(Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, 2004-12-31)
Objective: To determine the incidence, pattern and the immediate outcome of femoral hernia surgery in Mulago Hospital. Methods: A hospital based descriptive study during which a questionnaire was drafted to study all ...