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"Suppression of nociception by Ocimum masaiense root extract involves both central and peripheral mechanisms." Phytopharmacol 1 (2011): 148-159.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
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Major declines in the abundance of vultures and other scavenging raptors in and around the Masai Mara ecosystem, Kenya
(2011-02)
Vulture population declines have been noted in West and Southern Africa, but have not been assessed in East Africa. Roadside transects conducted in 1976 and 1988 were compared with surveys done from 2003–2005 in and around ...
For protection from HIV-1 infection, more might not be better: a systematic analysis of HIV Gag epitopes of two alleles associated with different outcomes of HIV-1 infection
(Univerisyt of Nairobi, 2011)
A subset of women in the Pumwani Sexworker cohort, established in 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya, remains uninfected despite repeated high-risk exposure(HESN) through active sex work. This HESN phenotype is associated with several ...
A workshop report on HIV mHealth synergy and strategy meeting to review emerging evidence-based mHealth interventions and develop a framework for scale-up of these interventions
(2011)
mHealth is a term used to refer to mobile technologies such as personal digital assistants and mobile phones for healthcare. mHealth initiatives to support care and treatment of patients are emerging globally and this ...
Determination of ciprofloxacin in human plasma using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with fluorescence detection: Application to a population pharmacokinetics study in children with severe malnutrition
(2011)
Clinical pharmacokinetic studies of ciprofloxacin require accurate and precise measurement of plasma drug concentrations. We describe a rapid, selective and sensitive HPLC method coupled with fluorescence detection for ...
Global Oral Health Inequalities in Incidence and Outcomes for Oral Cancer: Causes and Solutions
(University of Nairobi, 2011-05)
The mouth and oropharynx are among the ten most common sites affected by cancer worldwide, but global incidence varies widely. Five-year survival rates exceed 50% in only the best treatment centers. Causes are predominantly ...
Pattern of acquired neck masses in a Kenyan paediatric population
(University of Nairobi., 2011-04)
Acquired paediatric neck masses constitute a diagnostic challenge. Their pattern is important in formulating management protocol. Reports from developing countries including Kenya are scarce. This study describes the causes, ...
Contraceptive Needs Of Female Sex Workers In Kenya - A Cross-sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Female sex workers (FSWs) are thought to be at heightened risk for unintended pregnancy, although sexual and reproductive health interventions reaching these populations are typically focused ...
Industrial Enzymes for Sustainable Bio-Economy: Large Scale Production and Application in Industry, Environment, and Agriculture in Eastern Africa
(2011-11)
To date Africa’s participation in the global economy is largely confined to supplying raw materials. Adding
value to these raw materials is expected to lead to economic growth and improvement in the standard of
living. ...
The correlation of esophageal body length with measure of external body parameters
(2011)
There is disagreement as to whether there is a correlation between esophageal body length and that of various measurable external body parameters. This length has also been noted to vary in various disease states of the ...