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The significant antidyslipidemic, hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity activities of the aqueous extracts of Agave Sisalana juice are partly mediated via modulation of calcium signaling pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant species in the genus Agave, including Agave sisalana, have found extensive application in African and Asian traditional medicine. Inspired by the use of the edible sweet sap known as Aguamiel (obtained from specific ... -
Signs and symptoms of carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Review of 49 cases.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)No abstract available. -
Sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2000-02)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction in Nairobi. Design: Prospective open label extension study. Setting: Urology clinics at the Nairobi Hospital, ... -
Sildenafil in management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: report of two cases
(KMADepartment of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,Department Of Pharmaceutics And Pharmacy Practice., 2006)Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) was described in 1969 by Gersomy and co-workers as persistent foetal circulation. Supra - systemic pulmonary artery pressures result in right to left shunting of blood ... -
The silent burden of gynaecological disease in low income countries.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2005-09)No abstract available -
Silent cholinesterase gene in an Asian Indian family in Trinidad.
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1996)Cholinesterase activity was estimated in the serum of a Trinidadian female of Asian Indian descent. Her serum cholinesterase was pathologically low (0.17 U/ml) compared to the average reported for the population (10.59 ± ... -
Silent killer of the night: a feasibility study of an outreach well-women clinic for cervical cancer screening in female sex workers in Hong Kong.
(Department of Public Health & Epidemiology University of Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya., 2008-01)In many resource-poor countries. there are hardly any outreach well-women clinics for cervical cancer screening In women in general. let alone for female sex-workers. Yet. this study found abnormal results. i.e. central ... -
Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by the loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell characteristics. Our aim was to assess the epithelial phenotype in the pathogenesis of endometriosis ... -
A simple and quick method for enhanced detection of specific IgE in serum from lymphatic filariasis patients
(2001)A new simple and quick technique, using a suspension of protein A agarose beads to absorb IgG4 from sera prior to determination of filarial-specific IgE in ELISA, is presented. The optimal ratio between serum and absorbant ... -
Simple Clinical Evaluation Of Cephalexin In The Treatment Of Uncomplicated Gonococcal Urethritis In Ma
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1978-11) -
Simple defluoridation procedures for Kenyan borehole water.
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, 1987)Magnesium oxide and bone meal were used as chemical defluoridating agents to reduce excessive amounts of fluoride from artificial water samples which had been prepared to simulate Kenyan water samples with a fluoride ... -
Simple principles in radiodiagnosis
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1974-04) -
Simple Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Estimation of the Antiretroviral Agent Efavirenz from Human Plasma
(2014)Aims: Sequel to the resurgence of TB co-infection in HIV/AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa, efavirenz has become an important component of the highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). The objective of this study ... -
A simple spot-test for circulating Entamoeba histolytica antigen-antibody complexes in patients with amoebic liver abscess
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)An enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is described for the detection of E. histolytica immune complexes in serum. Antiamoebic antibody purified by affinity chromatography was used both to precoat strips of nitrocellulose ... -
Simplified paper format for detecting HIV drug resistance in clinical specimens by oligonucleotide ligation.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a chronic infection that can be managed by antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, periods of suboptimal viral suppression during lifelong ART can select for HIV drug resistant (DR) ... -
Simulated patient encounters to improve adolescent retention in HIV care in Kenya: study protocol of a stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Adolescent-friendly policies aim to tailor HIV services for adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 years (AYA) to promote health outcomes and improve retention in HIV care and treatment. However, few interventions ... -
Simulation model for dental arch shapes
(Department of Mathematics, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi,Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2004)OBJECTIVE: To develop a simulation model for dental arch shapes. DESIGN: Analysis of measurements of dental casts to determine a general second degree equation for the dental arches. SETTING: Department of Human Anatomy ... -
Simulation of the effect of maize porridge fortified with grain amaranth or micronutrient powder containing NaFeEDTA on iron intake and status in Kenyan children
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Objective Simulating the probable impact of grain amaranth and highly absorbable, low-Fe micronutrient powder (MNP) on Fe status in a potential target population is an essential step in choosing and developing an appropriate ... -
A simulation of the transmission of HIV and AIDS in regional populations within the United Kingdom
(1994)"The spread of HIV-1 in the United Kingdom is simulated by a model which integrates behavioural and epidemiological processes within a multi-regional population projection framework and represents the spatial heterogeneities ... -
Simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma versus conventional training alone: the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) trial. A multicentre, multicountry, randomised controlled, investigator-masked educational intervention efficacy trial in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe
(university of nairobi, 2021)Background/aim: Glaucoma accounts for 8% of global blindness and surgery remains an important treatment. We aimed to determine the impact of adding simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma. Methods: We designed ...