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Cortisol and β-endorphin levels in peripheral circulation around weaning in primiparous sows
(1994)
Peripheral plasma patterns of cortisol and β-endorphin were compared around weaning in primiparous sows. Blood samples for hormone analysis were collected repeatedly on the day before weaning, on the day of weaning and on ...
Leukocyte esterase urine strips for the screening of men with urethritis--use in developing countries
(1994)
The leukocyte esterase (LE) strip is a useful tool for the screening of men with urethritis. In developing countries, where laboratory facilities are limited, and sexually transmitted diseases endemic, simple and inexpensive ...
Congenital Lower Lip Pits And Bilateral Clefting Of The Upper Lip
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
An apparently sporadic case of congenital lower lip pits in association with upper lip bilateral clefts is described in an 11-month-old boy. The presentation, mode of inheritance, aetiology and genetic significance are ...
Congenital Epulis Of The Newborn: A Report Of Two Cases
(University of Nairobi, 1994-06)
Congenital epulis of the newborn is a rare lesion whose histogenesis and natural clinical history have remained obscure. Even with the advent of modern histopathological techniques, it has not been possible to depict ...
Management of malaria before and after introduction of a treatment protocol at the Eldoret District Hospital.
(Univesity of Nairobi, 1994-01)
A prospective study on the management of suspected malaria using a protocol on a general medical ward during the months of February and March, 1992 was done and the results compared with those of a retrospective study ...
Pharmacological activities of gardenia jovis-tonantis
(1994)
A methanol extract derived from Gardenia jovis-tonantis showed bronchodilator activity isolated guinea pig trachea. The extract also showed cardiorelaxant activity isolated rabbit heart and caused a rapid fall ill diastolic ...
Small-scale field evaluation of the monomolecular surface film 'Arosurf MSF' against Anopheles arabiensis patton
(University of Nairobi, 1994-04)
A field trial was conducted to test the insecticidal action of the monolayer surface film 'Arosurf MSF' applied by knapsack sprayers, against larvae and pupae of Anopheles arabiensis Patton in a rice irrigation scheme in ...
Replacement therapy utilising autotransplanted wisdom teeth
(1994)
Loss of 1st and 2nd molars among adolescents due to dental caries is not uncommon in developing countries. Whilst their replacement is indicated, conventional methods of treatment, namely, bridging and dentures are in most ...
Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1: report from the Nairobi Study
(1994)
Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) is a significant problem in countries with endemic HIV-1 infection. Between 1986 and 1991, 365 children of HIV-1-infected mothers and 363 control ...
Sexual behavior and perceived risk of AIDS among men in Kenya attending a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases
(1994)
The sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) continues at an alarming rate in sub-Saharan Africa despite the fact that awareness of AIDS is high. One explanation for this alarming rate may be that ...