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Recurrent somatic TET2 mutations in normal elderly individuals with clonal hematopoiesis
(2012)
Abstract
Aging is characterized by clonal expansion of myeloid-biased hematopoietic stem cells and by increased risk of myeloid malignancies. Exome sequencing of three elderly females with clonal hematopoiesis, demonstrated ...
What determines membership to farmer groups in Uganda: Evidence from the Uganda Census of Agriculture 2008/09
(2012-05)
Farmer groups have returned to the policy agenda of many developing countries because of
their attractiveness as facilitators and accelerators of technical and economic change in rural
areas and as potential avenues for ...
Relationship between breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya
(2010)
Breast milk has a major impact on child health, growth and development. Infants should exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for six months, then, nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods should be introduced. This study’s ...
Herbal antioxidant in clinical practice: A review.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Antioxidant-the word itself is magic. Using the antioxidant concept as a spearhead in proposed mechanisms for staving off so-called "free-radical" reactions, the rush is on to mine claims for the latest and most effective ...
Efficacy of biodegradable curcumin nanoparticles in delaying cataract in diabetic rat model.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Curcumin, the active principle present in the yellow spice turmeric, has been shown to exhibit various pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-carcinogenic activities. ...
Ultrasound guided lumbar puncture in emergency department: Time saving and less complications.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-04)
BACKGROUND:
Lumbar puncture (LP) is an essential procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of several critical situations. This procedure is routinely performed by palpating external landmarks to find the most appropriate ...
Project Method and Learner Achievement in Physics in Kenyan
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-07)
There is a growing demand for the science educators to improve the learning of physics particularly
in the developing world due to the critical role it plays in terms of technological advancement.
Many approaches and ...
Evaluation of corneal biomechanical properties following penetrating keratoplasty using ocular response analyzer.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Purpose: To evaluate corneal biomechanical properties in eyes that has undergone penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Materials and Methods: Retrospective observational study in a tertiary care centre. Data recorded included ...
Prinzmetal's Angina in a Pregnant Woman: a Case Report.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) during pregnancy is rare and MI due to Prinzmetal's angina is much rarer. We present a 35-year-old, obese, multigravida, and pre-eclamptic woman, who developed acute anterior wall MI at the ...
Antiparasitic and anticancer carvotacetone derivatives of Sphaeranthus bullatus.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)
The CH2Cl2-MeOH (1:1) extract of the aerial parts of Sphaeranthus bullatus, an annual herb native to tropical East Africa, showed activity against chloroquine sensitive D6 (IC50 9.7 microg/mL) and chloroquine resistant W2 ...