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Prenylated flavonoids and other constituents from the twigs of Dorstenia angusticornis (Moraceae)*
(Elsevier Ltd. www.elsevier.com/locate/biochemsyseco, 2005-06-18)Dorstenia (Moraceae) is a mainly tropical genus of some 170 species (Mabberley, 1987). There are 23 species in Cameroon where a decoction of the leaves is administered for the treatment of cough, headache and stomach ... -
Prenylated flavonoids, monoterpenoid furanocoumarins and other constituents from the twigs of Dorstenia elliptica (Moraceae)
(Elsevier Ltd. www.elsevier.com/locate/phytochem, 2003)A monoprenylated flavan and two monoterpenoid substituted furanocoumarins were isolated from the twigs of Dorstenia elliptica along with 3-(3,3-dimethylallyl)-4,20,40-trihydroxylchalcone, psoralen, bergapten, O-[3-(2,2- ... -
Presenting signs of retinoblastoma at a tertiary level teaching hospital in Ethiopia
(African Field Epidemiology Network,http://www.afenet.net/, 2017-09-22)Introduction: Retinoblastoma is a primary malignant intraocular neoplasm that arise from immature retinoblasts with in developing retina. The commonest presenting sign in developing country is proptosis which is the late ... -
Preservation and management of audiovisual archives in Botswana
(Archlib and Information Services, http:www.hwwilson.com/journals; http://www.ajol.info, 2010)This paper reviews the state of the audio-visual collections held by different government institutions in Botswana. The rationale of such review rests on the observation that although audiovisual materials constitute a ... -
President Festus Mogae, University of Botswana academics and public discourse in Botswana, 1998-2008
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-04-25)This piece fills an important gap in the literature of Botswana by providing a survey of issues which were highly topical in the public domain in Botswana at the turn of the twenty first century and the contribution by ... -
The presidentialization of Botswana’s Parliamentary Democracy
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-02)Botswana attained independence from the British in 1966, adopting a parliamentary system of government similar to the Westminster model. However over the years, the country undertook a gradual shift from parliamentary ... -
Pressurized hot water extraction coupled to molecularly imprinted polymers for simultaneous extraction and clean-up of pesticides residues in edible and medicinal plants of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(De Gruyter, http://www.degruyter.com/, 2013-10-08)In this study, an in-cell extraction and clean-up approach, employing pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) coupled to a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) is proposed. The selectivity of PHWE was improved through the ... -
Prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional survey of general medical outpatient clinics using National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria in Botswana
(Dove Medical Press, https://www.dovepress.com, 2016)Background: Low- and middle-income countries, including Botswana, are facing rising prevalence of obesity and obesity-related cardiometabolic complications. Very little information is known about clustering of cardiovascular ... -
Prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional survey of general medical outpatient clinics using National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria in Botswana.
(Dove Medical Press, https://www.dovepress.com/, 2016-08-30)Background: Low- and middle-income countries, including Botswana, are facing rising prevalence of obesity and obesity-related cardiometabolic complications. Very little information is known about clustering of cardiovascular ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students
(Cogent OA, www.cogentoa.com, 2017-07-20)Overweight and Obesity are diseases with multiple causes that increase chances for developing health risks. Botswana is not an exemption from these conditions. This study was carried at the University of Botswana to find ... -
Prevalence and risk Factors for hepatitis B and C among end‑stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis in Gaborone, Botswana
(Medknow Publishers, www.medknow.com, 2021-01)Background: Patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) are at risk of blood transmitted infections such as hepatitis B and C. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus ... -
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated factors among patients admitted at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer, www.wolterskluwer.com, 2017-03-03)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major public health problem worldwide. Due to the asymptomatic nature of CKD during earlier stages, patients tend to present late, missing opportunities for prevention. ... -
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of group A rotavirus associated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana
(Pan African Medical Journal, https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/, 2020-10-14)Introduction Cryptosporidium, Giardia and rotaviruses are amongst the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in children ≤5 years worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum, giardia intestinalis and molecular characterization of rotavirus assoceated with diarrhea in children below five years old in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03)Background: Diarrhea remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children under the age of five years across the globe. In Botswana, the control of diarrheal diseases aims at reducing the burden caused by diarrhea ... -
Prevalence of helminth parasites of pigs slaughtered in Sentlhane farms and Gaborone north abattoirs, Botswana
(Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), http://www.azra-india.com/journal.html, 2016)A survey of the helminth parasites associated with pork slaughtered in Sentlhane farms and Gaborone north abattoirs was carried out between January and March, 2015. 10 pigs were utilized for the study. A total of 143 ... -
Prevalence of high-risk human papilioma virus in women with high-grade squamous cell intraepithelial lesions in Botswana using abbott real time HPV assay
(Public Library of Science,https://plos.org/, 2019-01-30)Background: High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) has been demonstrated to be the necessary cause of cervical carcinoma. High-risk HPV detection has a prognostic significance for the women who are at increased risk ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus — hepatitis B virus co-infection amongst adult patients in Mahalapye, Ngami, Serowe, Botswana: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(Cogent OA, https://www.cogentoa.com/, 2017-02-15)Background: About 37 million people are living with human-immunodeficiency-virus (HIV) worldwide, with 2.6 million co-infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV infection causes 650 000 deaths annually worldwide. ... -
The prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Botswana
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; https://wolterskluwer.com/, 2018-11-12)Background: Microalbuminuria (MA) has been established as an early marker of both diabetic nephropathy and vascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence ... -
Prevalence of some gastrointestinal parasites of ruminants in southern Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2014-01-16)The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats by conducting a parasitological survey on 16 livestock farms. In all, a total of 465 faecal samples of 131 ... -
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance profiles of Listeria monocytognes from various foods in Gaborone, Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB, 2009)Listeria monocytogenes is known to cause epidemic and sporadic cases of listeriosis. The present study investigated the occurrence, antibiograms and molecular serotypes of the organism in various retail outlets in Gaborone, ...