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Appraisal of the pattern of Mandibular Fractures treated at a Nairobi center over a 2 -year period.
(2011)
The aim of the study was to determine the etio-demographic pattern of mandibular fractures and the manage¬ment modalities used among patients seen at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital (UDH) and the Ken¬yatta National ...
Suppression of nociception by Ocimum masaiense root extract involves
(2011)
The members of genus Ocimum find wide application in traditional medicine. The
current study was undertaken to evaluate the probable mechanisms of antinociceptive
action of chloroform/ethanol extracts of Ocimum masaiense ...
Use of Dry Land Tree Species (Prosopis juliflora) Seed Pods as Supplement Feed for Goats in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya
(2011)
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the potential of incorporating Prosopis juliflora seed pods into typical dry land livestock production systems to minimize feed scarcity during the dry seasons and avoiding ...
Phytochemical investigation of the stem bark of millettia oblata ssp. Teitensis for antiplasmodial andlarvicidal principles
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The genus Millettia is rich in flavonoids and isoflavonoids. In the search for compounds
with antiplasmodial and larvicidal activities from medicinal plants, the stem barks of
Millettia oblata ssp. teitensis were analysed. ...
Surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract (Review)
(2011)
Background
Cataract formation or acceleration can occur after intraocular surgery, especially following vitrectomy, a surgical technique for removing
the vitreous used in the treatment of disorders that affect the posterior ...
Drought Management Strategies among Agro-Pastoral Communities in Non-E quilibrium Kalahari Ecosystems
(2011)
Rural Kalahari communities whose livelihoods are heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture are
exposed to increasing intensity and frequency of drought spells. Subsequently their resilience is gradually
being eroded and ...
Farmers' ethno-ecological knowledge of the termite problem in semi-arid Nakasongola
(2011)
Infestation and destruction of rangeland vegetation by subterranean termites is a major constraint to livestock production in the rangelands of Uganda, particularly, in semi-arid Nakasongola. Ethno¬ecological studies on ...
Viral linkage in HIV-1 seroconverters and their partners in an HIV-1 prevention clinical trial.
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2011-03)
BACKGROUND:
Characterization of viruses in HIV-1 transmission pairs will help identify biological determinants of infectiousness and evaluate candidate interventions to reduce transmission. Although HIV-1 sequencing is ...
Remittances Market In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)