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Extraction and characterization of gelatin from Lates niloticus and potential industrial applications
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Kiplagat CS, Onyari JM, Mulaa F, Wabomba J. 2018. Extraction and characterization of gelatin from Lates niloticus and
potential industrial applications. Biofarmasi J Nat Prod Biochem 16: 53-64. This research aims to extract ...
Adsorption Of Malachite Green From Aqueous Solutions Onto Rice Husks: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A study was done to evaluate the removal of a cationic dye from simulated waste water onto rice husks (RH). Spectroscopic methods such as FTIR and SEM/EDX were used for adsorbent characterization. Experimental dependency ...
Cytological evaluation of breast lesions in symptomatic patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background:
Palpable breast lump, breast pain, and nipple discharge are common symptoms of breast disease.
Breast cytology (fine-needle aspiration, nipple discharge smear, and touch preparation) accurately identifies ...
Prediction of extended high viremia among newly HIV-1-infected persons in sub-Saharan Africa.
(PLoS, 2018-04-03)
OBJECTIVE:
Prompt identification of newly HIV-infected persons, particularly those who are most at risk of extended high viremia (EHV), allows important clinical and transmission prevention benefits. We sought to determine ...
Reported willingness to participate in a hypothetical HIV vaccine trial and its translation to actual participation among healthy adults-Experience from Kenya.
(PLoS, 2018-11-02)
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate initial reported willingness to participate in a hypothetical HIV vaccine clinical trial and actual participation of volunteers in a longitudinal observational study.
METHODS:
We recruited HIV ...
SOCIAL MEDIA USE BY THE DEAF IN BUSINESS AT NAIROBI, KENYA
(University of Nairobi, 2018-10)
Social media for business is the new frontier for deaf Kenyans, due to the information gap
they often experience as they navigate a largely speaking and hearing world. This case
studyon the use of social media platforms ...
Characterization of vB_ApiM_fHyAci03, a novel lytic bacteriophage that infects clinical Acinetobacter strains.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
We present here the isolation and characterization of Acinetobacter pittii phage vB_ApiM_fHyAci03 (fHyAci03), which belongs to the family Myoviridae. The fHyAci03 genome was found to be 165,975 bp in length and predicted ...
Advances in green nanobiotechnology: Data for synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from ethanolic extracts of fruits and leaves of Annona muricata.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
n this data article, data obtained from an efficient, eco-friendly and low-cost method for the synthesis and recovery of Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using ethanolic extracts of Annona muricata fruits and leaves as reducing, ...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in East Africa: red alert or red herring?
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and has resultant important economic and societal costs underscoring the need for accurate surveillance. ...
Launch of Nursing Sciences Alumni Chapter & 50th Anniversary celebration
(University of Nairobi, 2018)