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Yield stability in small red inter-racial common bean lines in Kenya
(African Crop Science Journal, 2019)
Agronomic performance of new common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties may vary considerably in diverse agro-ecological zones, due to genotype-environment (G x E) interactions. A multi-site evaluation is, therefore, ...
Remembering Prof. Hassan Saidi: the pillar for young anatomists and trainee doctors
(Annals of African Surgery,, 2019)
Keloid pathophysiology: fibroblast or inflammatory disorders?
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background:
Keloids are defined as a benign dermal fibroproliferative disorder with no malignant potential. They tend to occur following trivial trauma or any form of trauma in genetically predisposed individuals. Keloids ...
Study of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Cancer is not only a burden in the country but also a global burden with among the highest rate of mortality. In spite of the great strides made by the conventional therapy, many cancer patients have resorted ...
The Genital Tract and Rectal Microbiomes: Their Role in HIV Susceptibility and Prevention in Women
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 25% of all new infections in 2017. Several behavioural and biological factors are known to impact a young woman's ...
Variant termination of the left coronary artery: pentafurcation is not uncommon
(Eur. J. Anat., 2014)
Variant termination of the left coronary artery is important in interpreting effects of its occlusion, and in guiding cardiac surgery and intervention procedures. It also constitutes a geometric risk factor for atherosclerosis. ...
Isolation and characterisation of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii from environmental sources in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)
Objective: To establish the environmental reservoirs of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii in Nairobi, Kenya.
Design: Prospective study.
Setting: Kenya Medical Research Institute, Mycology laboratory, Nairobi, ...
Research on hormonal contraception and HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Herbal remedies and other risk factors for preterm birth in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Background: Premature infants contribute substantially to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource
settings. Information on herbal remedy use, previous preterm birth and low social-economic status and ...