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Host-specific cues cause differential attractiveness of Kenyan men to the African malaria vector Anopheles gambiae
(2002-12-06)Abstract Background Many studies have suggested that variability in the attractiveness of humans to host-seeking mosquitoes ... -
MalariaSphere: A greenhouse-enclosed simulation of a natural Anopheles gambiae(Diptera: Culicidae) ecosystem in western Kenya
(2002-12-18)The development and implementation of innovative vector control strategies for malaria control in Africa requires in-depth ecological studies in contained semi-field environments. This particularly applies to the development ... -
Attitudes of developing world physicians to where medical research is performed and reported
(2003-01-16)Abstract Background Little is known about the influence of the site of research or publication on the impact of the research findings ... -
Allomonal effect of breath contributes to differential attractiveness of humans to the African malaria vector Anopheles gambiae
(2004-01-29)Removal of exhaled air from total body emanations or artificially standardising carbon dioxide (CO2) outputs has previously been shown to eliminate differential attractiveness of humans to certain blackfly (Simuliidae) and ... -
Impact of disaster-related mortality on gross domestic product in the WHO African Region
(2004-03-15)Abstract Background Disaster-related mortality is a growing public health concern in the African Region. These deaths are hypothesized ... -
Participation of African social scientists in malaria control: identifying enabling and constraining factors
(2004-12-06)Abstract Objective To examine the enabling and constraining factors that influence African social scientists involvement in ... -
Comparative performance of the Mbita trap, CDC light trap and the human landing catch in the sampling of Anopheles arabiensis, An. funestusand culicine species in a rice irrigation in western Kenya
(2005-01-25)Mosquitoes sampling is an important component in malaria control. However, most of the methods used have several shortcomings and hence there is a need to develop and calibrate new methods. The Mbita trap for capturing ... -
Determinants of health insurance ownership among South African women
(2005-02-28)Abstract Background Studies conducted in developed countries using economic models show that individual- and household- level ... -
Joint modelling of repeated measurements and event time: Application to performance traits and survival of lambs bred in sub-humid tropics
(2005-03-15)Abstract We considered the analysis of a study for Dorper, Red Maasai and crossbred lambs born over a period of 6 years at the Diani Estate, Kenya. The study was designed to compare survival and ... -
Standardization of cytokine flow cytometry assays
(2005-06-24)Abstract Background Cytokine flow cytometry (CFC) or intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) can quantitate antigen-specific T cell ... -
A systematic review of existing national priorities for child health research in sub-Saharan Africa
(2005-11-21)Abstract Background We systematically reviewed existing national child health research priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and ... -
Ecologists can enable communities to implement malaria vector control in Africa
(2006-02-03)Integrated vector management (IVM) for malaria control requires ecological skills that are very scarce and rarely applied in Africa today. Partnerships between communities and academic ecologists can address this capacity ... -
Plant use of the Maasai of Sekenani Valley, Maasai Mara, Kenya
(2006-05-05)Abstract Traditional plant use is of tremendous importance in many societies, including most rural African communities. This knowledge is however, rapidly dwindling due to changes towards a more ... -
Trapping of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiaewith odour-baited MM-X traps in semi-field conditions in western Kenya
(2006-05-15)Abstract Background The successful development of odour-baited trapping systems for mosquitoes depends on the identification ... -
Low serum albumin and the acute phase response predict low serum selenium in HIV-1 infected women
(2006-05-19)Abstract Background Low serum selenium has been associated with lower CD4 counts and greater mortality among HIV-1-seropositive ... -
Implementation of a structured paediatric admission record for district hospitals in Kenya - results of a pilot study
(2006-07-20)Abstract Background The structured admission form is an apparently simple measure to improve data quality. Poor motivation, ... -
Quantifying behavioural interactions between humans and mosquitoes: Evaluating the protective efficacy of insecticidal nets against malaria transmission in rural Tanzania
(2006-11-10)Abstract Background African malaria vectors bite predominantly indoors at night so sleeping under an Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) ... -
Characterisation of community acquired non-typhoidal Salmonella from bacteraemia and diarrhoeal infections in children admitted to hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(2006-12-15)Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa community-acquired non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of high morbidity ...
