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Genetic susceptibility to endomyocardial fibrosis
(2014)Background: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is the most common form of restrictive cardiomyopathy worldwide. It has been linked to poverty and various environmental factors, but—for unknown reasons—only some people who ... -
Genome-wide association mapping revealed a diverse genetic basis of seed dormancy across subpopulations in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
(BioMed Central, 2016-01-21)Seed dormancy is an adaptive trait employed by flowering plants to avoid harsh environmental conditions for the continuity of their next generations. In cereal crops, moderate seed dormancy could help prevent pre-harvest ... -
Genomewide association analysis for awn length linked to the seed shattering gene qSH1 in rice
(Indian Academy of Sciences, 2016-09)Awn is one of the most important domesticated traits in rice (Oryza sativa). Understanding the genetic basis of awn length is important for grain harvest and production, because long awn length is disadvantageous for both ... -
Hepatitis B virus sero-profiles and genotypes in HIV-1 infected and uninfected injection and Non-injection drug users from coastal Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2015)Information about HBV sero-markers, infection stages and genotypes in HIV-1 infected and uninfected injection and non-injection drug users (IDUs) in Kenya remains elusive. -
High Rates of O ’ Nyong Nyong and Chikungunya Virus Transmission in Coastal Kenya
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Disease, 2015-02-06)Background Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and o’nyong nyong virus (ONNV) are mosquito-borne alpha- viruses endemic in East Africa that cause acute febrile illness and arthritis. The objectives of this study were to measure ... -
HIV and cervical cancer in Kenya
(2001)Objecti es: To determine the effect of the HIV epidemic on invasive cervical cancer in Kenya. Methods: Of the 3902 women who were diagnosed with reproductive tract malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital KNH from Ž ... -
HIV incidence among women using intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a copper intrauterine device, or a levonorgestrel implant for contraception: a randomised, multicentre, open-label trial
(Elsevier Ltd, 2019-06-13)Background Observational and laboratory studies suggest that some hormonal contraceptive methods, particularly intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM), might increase women's susceptibility to HIV ... -
HIV Infection Alters the Spectrum of HPV Subtypes Found in Cervical Smears and Carcinomas from Kenyan Women
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2013)Infection with high risk HPV is implicated in pre-cancerous squamous intraepithelial lesions and their progression to cervical cancer. In the developed countries, infection with HPV 16 and 18 accounts for ~70% of cervical ... -
HIV-1 protease inhibitor drug resistance in Kenyan antiretroviral treatment-naive and -experienced injection drug users and non-drug users
(BioMed Central, 2015)Although injection drug use drives antiretroviral drug resistance, the prevalence of protease inhibitor (PI) resistance among Kenyan IDUs remains undetermined. We, therefore, explored PI resistance mutations and their ... -
Homeobox Is Pivotal for OsWUS Controlling Tiller Development and Female Fertility in Rice
(G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2016-05-17)OsWUS has recently been shown to be a transcription factor gene critical for tiller development and fertility in rice. The OsWUS protein consists of three conserved structural domains, but their biological functions are ... -
How open is open access research in Library and Information Science?
(Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), 2018)The study investigates Library and Information Science (LIS) journals that published research articles between 2003 and 2013, which were about open access (OA) and were indexed in LIS databases. The purpose was to investigate ... -
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Immunological Profiles among Suspected Tuberculosis Cases in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Journal of Tuberculosis Research, 2016-03-22)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern and cause of death globally including Kenya. HIV infection is characterised by CD4+ lymphocyte depletion manifested through the loss of the ... -
Human papillomavirus types in women with invasive cervical carcinoma by HIV status in Kenya
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2008)To evaluate the fraction of invasive cervical carcinoma (ICC) that could be prevented in HIV-infected women by vaccines currently available against human papillomavirus (HPV)16 and 18, we conducted a cross-sectional study ... -
HUMAN RESOURCE AUDIT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2016-02)The desire for excellent service delivery under the new public sector management mandate in Kenya and the importance of performance management in enabling organizations achieve a competitive advantage and maximize the ... -
Hypoglycemic effect of Helichrysum odoratissimum in alloxan induced diabetic mice
(The J ournal of Phytopharmacology, 2015-02)Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with worrying global incidence and prevalence. Conventional management and/or treatment interventions have been hampered by drawbacks like high costs, inaccessibility, ... -
Hypoglycemic effect of Helichrysum odoratissimum in alloxan induced diabetic mice
(The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2015)Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with worrying global incidence and prevalence. Conventional management and/or treatment interventions have been hampered by drawbacks like high costs, inaccessibility, likelihood ... -
HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECTS OF CAESALPINIA VOLKENSII ON ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC MICE
(Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2012)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced by the target cells. Most conventional ... -
Impact of Drought on the Spatial Pattern of Transmission of Schistosoma haematobium in Coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2011)We analyzed temporal changes in spatial patterns of active Schistosoma haematobium infection in different age groups and associated them with ponds infested with Bulinus snails. A major drought between 2001 and 2009 ... -
The impact of capacitor coupled sub-station in rural electrification of sub-Saharan Africa
(International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2015)The overall electricity access rate is still very low in most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The rate is even lower in rural areas where most of the population in these countries lives. One of the main obstacles to ... -
The impact of crude solid waste disposal on the Air-shed conditions of Mwakirunge-Kisauni, Mombasa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Advance Research, 2014)This paper presents the effects of crude disposal of solid waste on the air-shed conditions of the Mwakirunge dump site. The dumpsite is located within the air route for aircrafts approaching the Moi International Airport. ...