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Mechanism of action of cathinone: the active ingredient of khat (catha edulis)
(2000)Objective: To review the current understanding of the mechanism of action of cathinone, the active ingredient of khat. Data source: Published experimental studies on the nature and action and effect of cathinone on the ... -
Mechanism of action of Jameson's mamba venom on the superior cervical ganglion of cat
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 1976)Dendroaspis jamesoni snake venom administered intra-arterially into the superior cervical ganglion, inhibits contraction of the cat nictitating membrane to supramaximal electrical stimulation of preganglionic nerve, when ... -
Mechanism of anemia in schistosoma mansoni-infected school children in Western Kenya
(School of Public Health, 2012-11)A better understanding of the mechanism of anemia associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection might provide useful information on how treatment programs are implemented to minimize schistosomiasis-associated morbidity ... -
Mechanism of cation binding to the glutamate transporter EAAC1 probed with mutation of the conserved amino acid residue Thr101.
(2010)The glutamate transporter excitatory amino acid carrier 1 (EAAC1) catalyzes the co-transport of three Na(+) ions, one H(+) ion, and one glutamate molecule into the cell, in exchange for one K(+) ion. Na(+) binding to the ... -
Mechanism of neuromuscular blocking effect of the venom of Dendroaspis angusticeps. Identification of pre-and post-synaptic fractions isolated by column chromatography
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Mechanisms associated with maternal adverse childhood experiences on offspring's mental health in Nairobi informal settlements: a mediational model testing approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most ACEs research is based on developed countries, and ... -
Mechanisms behind hepatitis B virus persistence: the search continues
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Mechanisms of CD4+ T lymphocyte cell death in human immunodeficiency virus infection and AIDS.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2003-07)AIDS, caused by the retroviruses human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and type 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2), has reached pandemic proportions. Therefore, it is critical to understand how HIV causes AIDS so that appropriate therapies ... -
Mechanisms of centrally induced vasodepressor response in cats after lateral ventricular administration of whole venom of Dendroaspis angusticeps - Part I
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Mechanisms of centrally induced vasodepressor response in cats after lateral ventricular administration of whole venom of Dendroaspis angusticeps - Part I
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1982)No abstract available -
Median age at menopause in a rural population of western Kenya.
(1997)This was a cross sectional descriptive study to discuss the median age of menopause in a rural area of Western Kenya. The broad objective of the study was to describe the demographic and biophysical characteristics of the ... -
Mediastinitis and sepsis syndrome following intubation
(Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds General Infirmary, 1994)A patient developed sepsis syndrome with shock 7 h after an anaesthetic for a shoulder replacement. Tracheal intubation had been difficult and required the use of a stylet and gum-elastic bougies. A gastrografin swallow ... -
Medical and nursing students' intentions to work abroad or in rural areas: a cross-sectional survey in Asia and Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objective To assess medical and nursing students’ intentions to migrate abroad or practice in rural areas. Methods We surveyed 3199 first- and final-year medical and nursing students at 16 premier government ... -
Medical and surgical management of intracerebral hemorrhage.
(Division of Neurosurgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202-5124, USA, 1998)Intracerebral hemorrhage accounts for about 10% of all strokes. The diagnosis of this stroke subtype has been revolutionized by the use the computed tomography scanner. Therapeutic intervention in the form of medical and ... -
Medical care in a tropical national reference and teaching hospital: outline study of cost-effectivenees
(1978)During a 28-day prospective audit the cost-effectiveness of treatment in three types of medical wards in a large tropical teaching hospital was assessed. Patients with chronic diseases such as rheumatic heart disease were ... -
Medical care in Developing Countries: A Review and Commentary
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1967-04)No abstract available -
Medical curriculum in a developing country.
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1987)No abstract available -
The Medical Education Environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya: An Assessment with the DREEM Tool
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The supportive learning environment can enhance impartating of knowledge and skills. Objective: To assess the learning environment at the School of Medicine of the University of Nairobi using the Dundee Ready ...