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Famers' Requirements in an Artificial Intelligent System for Diagnosis of Maize Diseases in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was conducted to determine the following: commonly used sources of agricultural diagnostic information by maize farmers, content of information which farmers would like to receive for full satisfaction on diagnostics, ...
The Association Between Pitch Conditions and the Incidence of Injury in Rugby
(2015)
Background: Environmental conditions have been shown to influence incidence of rugby injuries. Harsh weather conditions and detrimental effect on poor Kenyan rugby pitches create a unique environment for injury exposure. ...
Acute toxicity studies of Catharanthus roseus aqueous extract in male Wistar rats
(Kabubii, Z. N., Mbaria, J. M., & Mbaabu, M. (2015). Acute toxicity studies of Catharanthus roseus aqueous extract in male Wistar rats. African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 4(4). Pp. 130-134, 2015-10)
Background: The knowledge of the healing virtues of Catharanthus roseus and a host of other medicinal plants has
been in existence since ancient times. Catharanthus roseus is traditionally used more commonly as anti-diabetic ...
Herbal remedies and other risk factors for preterm birth in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Background: Premature infants contribute substantially to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource
settings. Information on herbal remedy use, previous preterm birth and low social-economic status and ...
Validation of the Ottawa ankle rules at a tertiary teaching hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Ankle joint and foot injuries are among the most common injuries seen at the accident and emergency (A&E) department of any hospital. Radiographs are ordered in over 95% of cases yet the prevalence of fractures ...