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Evaluation of risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
(1997)A number of biological risk factors have been implicated for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The investigation of prevalence rates of AD in crosscultural populations has much potential in validating these factors. We previously ... -
Evaluation of some factors relating to transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) amongst spouses of HIV infected patients seen at Kenyatta …
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Evaluation of tetracycline raw materials and finished products found on the kenyan market
(1994)Contents of tetracycline, its degradation products (epitetracycline, epianhydrotetracycline, anhydrotetracycline) and a fermentation impurity (2-acetyl-2-decarboxamidotetracycline) were determined in four raw materials, ... -
Evaluation of tetracycline raw materials and finished products found on the Kenyan market. J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 12(12):1483-8
(University of Nairobi, 1994)No abstract available -
Evaluation of the alkaline haematin D-575 method for haemoglobin estimation in east Africa
(1994)In many health facilities in east Africa, haemoglobin estimation is performed using visual colour comparison methods. Efforts to establish colorimetric methods face numerous constraints, including the unavailability of ... -
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of selected Kenyan medicinal plant extract combinations against clinically important bacteria
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Infectious diseases are a major global public health concern as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) currently accounts for more than 700,000 deaths per year worldwide. The emergence and spread of resistant bacterial ... -
Evaluation of the Antimalarial Activity of the Leaf Latex of Aloe weloensis (Aloaceae) against Plasmodium Parasites
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Background: The lack of available vaccines and the emerging resistance to antimalarial drugs have provided the necessity to find noble antimalarial plant-based medicines. The leaf latex Aloe weloensis has been used in folk ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of extracts of Mondia whytei roots
(Galati University PressDepartment Of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School Of PharmacyKenya Forestry Research Institute,Nairobi, KenyaJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Extracts of Mondia whytei (M. whytei) root barks were screened for their inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (E. coli) 0157:H7 (PSSCMI 0032), Bacillus subtilis, ... -
Evaluation of the association between the concentrations of key vaginal bacteria and the increased risk of HIV acquisition in African women from five cohorts: a nested case-control study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: Disruptions of vaginal microbiota might increase women's susceptibility to HIV infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of associations between vaginal bacteria and HIV ... -
An evaluation of the combined effect of Communication and statutory policy
(School of journalism and mass communication, 2008)The objectives of the study were to establish the impact of Information, Education and Communication in reducing the abuse of tobacco; determine the impact of regulatory control on smoking behaviour of Nairobi residents; ... -
Evaluation of the entity of Botallo's duct shunting from the rapidity of diastolic fall of the arterial pulse
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An Evaluation of the Epidemiology of Adenovirus Infections in Kenya Using a Sustained Laboratory-Based Sentinel Surveillance System
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008) -
Evaluation of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitory properties of extracts from some medicinal plants in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2002)Extracts from twenty two medicinal plants popularly used in preparing traditional remedies in Kenya were screened for activity against the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The screening procedure involved the use of tritium ... -
Evaluation of the in vitro transformation technique to distinguish Trypanosoma evansi from cyclically transmitted Trypanozoon stocks
(Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute,Department of Anatomy, University Of Nairobi, 1993)In order to initiate transformation into procyclic forms, bloodstream trypanosomes, were transferred to semi-defined medium at 27 degrees C. All stocks previously classified as Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, T.b. gambiense ... -
Evaluation of the Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Care Cascade Among HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Kenyan female sex workers (FSWs) have a high HIV prevalence, increasing their tuberculosis (TB) risk. Despite recommendations that HIV-positive individuals be offered isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT), uptake ... -
Evaluation of the kinetics of hydrolysis of diamln0 analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and of 9-(2-deoxy-,b-d¬threo~pe tofuranosyl)adenine or 9-(3-deoxy-,b-d-threo¬pentofuranosyl)adenine by liquid chromatography
(Department of Pharmaceuucal Chemistry, faculty of Pharmacy, University of NairobiLaboratorium voor Medicinale Chernie, Rega Instituut, Minderbroedersstraat• Laboratorium voor Farmaceutische Chemie en Analyse van Geneesmiddelen, Faculteit Fannaceutische Wetenschappen,, 1999)The degradation of diamino analogues of Z' - or 3' -deoxyadenosine and of 9-(2-deoxy-,B-D-threo-pentofuranosyl)adenine or 9-(3-deoxy-,B-D-threo-pentofuranosyl)adenine in buffers of acid, neutral and alkaline pH and constant ... -
Evaluation of the kinetics of hydrolysis of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and of 9-(2-deoxy¬b-d-threo-pentofuranosyl)adenine or 9-(3-deoxy¬b-d-threo-pentofuranosyl)adenine by liquid chromatography
(Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculteit Farmaceutische Wetenschappen, Van Evenstraat, 1995)Liquid chromatography was used to follow the degradation of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'¬deoxyadenosine and of 9-(2-deoxy-B-D-threo-pentofurano¬syl) adenine or 9-(3-deoxy-B-D-threo-pentofuranosyl) adeni nein buffers ... -
Evaluation of the potential of the marine sponges of the Zanzibar Island to yield antimalarial and antimicrobial active compounds
(2010)Emergence of new and re-emergence of old infections continue to elude prospects of reducing morbidity and mortality caused by microbial infections. Trends of resistance to currently in use antimicrobials and antimalarials ...