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Relationship between functional capacity and health-related quality of life of patients with type-2 diabetes.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
AIMS:
Physical function is a determinant of survival in chronic diseases, however, little is known about functional capacity (FC) and self-reported health status of patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). This study ...
The socio-economic drivers of bushmeat consumption during the West African Ebola crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Bushmeat represents an important source of animal protein for humans in tropical Africa. Unsustainable bushmeat hunting is a major threat to wildlife and its consumption is associated with an increased risk of acquiring ...
Anthocyanin Accumulation in Muscadine Berry Skins Is Influenced by the Expression of the MYB Transcription Factors, MybA1, and MYBCS1.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The skin color of grape berry is very important in the wine industry. The red color results from the synthesis and accumulation of anthocyanins, which is regulated by transcription factors belonging to the MYB family. The ...
Isolation of a new β-carboline alkaloid from aerial parts of Triclisia sacleuxii and its antibacterial and cytotoxicity effects.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A new β-carboline alkaloid named sacleuximine A (1) together with known compounds palmatine (2), isotetrandrine (3), trans-N-feruloyltyramine (4), trans-N-caffeoyltyramine (5), yangambin (6), syringaresinol (7), sesamin ...
Antifungal activity of essential oil of eucalyptus camaldulensis dehnh. Against selected fusarium spp.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of essential oil (EO) of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. against five Fusarium spp. commonly associated with maize. The essential oil had been extracted ...
Costs of integrating cervical cancer screening at an HIV clinic in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
OBJECTIVE:
To estimate the societal-level costs of integrating cervical cancer screening into HIV clinics in Nairobi, Kenya.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional micro-costing study was performed at Coptic Hope Center for ...
A Risk Assessment Tool for Identifying Pregnant and Postpartum Women Who May Benefit From Preexposure Prophylaxis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background:
A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk assessment tool for pregnant women could identify women who would most benefit from preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) while minimizing unnecessary PrEP exposure.
Met ...
Genital Injury Signatures and Microbiome Alterations Associated With Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Usage and Intravaginal Drying Practices.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background.:
Increasing evidence suggests depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and intravaginal practices may be associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection risk; however, the mechanisms are not ...
Environmental predictors of bovine Eimeria infection in western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Eimeriosis is caused by a protozoan infection affecting most domestic animal species. Outbreaks in cattle are associated with various environmental factors in temperate climates but limited work has been done in tropical ...
Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors Influencing Feeding Practices, Morbidity Status, and Dietary Intakes of Children Aged 7-24 Months in Rural Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional and morbidity patterns of children aged 7-24 months in relationship to household socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Structured questionnaires and ...