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The incidence of first-line antiretroviral treatment changes and related factors among HIV-infected sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)INTRODUCTION: In many settings, several factors including adverse drug reactions and clinical failure can limit treatment choices for combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). The aim of the study was to describe the incidence ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from the Nasal Cavity of Camels in Samburu, Nakuru, and Isiolo Counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was designed to determine antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from the nasal cavity of healthy camels. A total of 255 nasal samples (swabs) were collected in Isiolo, Samburu, and Nakuru counties, ... -
Urgent versus post-stabilisation antiretroviral treatment in hospitalised HIV-infected children in Kenya (PUSH): a randomised controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Urgent antiretroviral therapy (ART) among hospitalised HIV-infected children might accelerate recovery or worsen outcomes associated with immune reconstitution. We aimed to compare urgent versus post-stabilisation ... -
Identification of spiroplasmainsolitum symbionts in anopheles gambiae.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Insect symbionts have the potential to block the transmission of vector-borne diseases by their hosts. The advancement of a symbiont-based transmission blocking strategy for malaria requires the identification ... -
Urban livestock keeping in the city of Nairobi: diversity of production systems, supply chains, and their disease management and risks.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Urban livestock keeping in developing cities have an important role in food security and livelihoods but can also pose a significant threat to the environment and health of urban dwellers. The aim of this study was to ... -
Developing a bacteriophage cocktail for biocontrol of potato bacterial wilt
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Bacterial wilt is a devastating disease of potato and can cause an 80% production loss. To control wilt using bacteriophage therapy, we isolated and characterized twelve lytic bacteriophages from different water sources ... -
Where does it come from?" experiences among survivors and parents of children with retinoblastoma in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Genetic testing and counseling have become integral to the timely control of heritable cancers, like the childhood eye cancer retinoblastoma. This study aimed to determine attitudes, knowledge and experiences related to ... -
Association between non-barrier modern contraceptive use and condomless sex among HIV-positive female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya: A prospective cohort analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: As access to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa continues to expand, more women with HIV can expect to survive through their reproductive years. Modern contraceptives can help women choose the timing ... -
Improving skills and institutional capacity to strengthen adolescent immunisation programmes and health systems in African countries through HPV vaccine introduction.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Several African countries have recently introduced or are currently introducing the HPV vaccine, either nationwide or through demonstration projects, while some countries are planning for introduction. A collaborative ... -
Application of 19F NMR spectroscopy for content determination of fluorinated pharmaceuticals.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A simple, rapid, and selective quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic method was evaluated for the determination of the content of fluorinated pharmaceuticals. 19F NMR spectra were either obtained in ... -
Cerebrospinal fluid markers to distinguish bacterial meningitis from cerebral malaria in children.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background. Few hospitals in high malaria endemic countries in Africa have the diagnostic capacity for clinically distinguishing acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) from cerebral malaria (CM). As a result, empirical use of ... -
Metabolic syndrome and its components among university students in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of interrelated disorders which occur together causing an increase in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The university population is an understudied ... -
Occurrence, treatment protocols, and outcomes of colic in horses within Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the treatments and their outcomes in horses with colic in Nairobi County, Kenya. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study to determine the occurrence, treatments, ... -
Correction to: safety and feasibility of a Ketamine package to support emergency and essential surgery in Kenya when no anesthetist is available: an analysis of 1216 consecutive operative procedures.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The corrected order of the authors is as reflected in this erratum. Sebastian Suarez and Ayla Senay are co-second authors. -
Adequacy of control of cardiovascular risk factors in ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes attending diabetes out-patients clinic at a county hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes is associated with substantial cardiovascular morbidity and mortality arising from the high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, poor glycaemic ... -
The 'heat' goes away: sexual disorders of married women with female genital mutilation/cutting in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has been implicated in sexual complications among women, although there is paucity of research evidence on sexual experiences among married women who have undergone ... -
Effect of OFDM Signal Structure and Subcarrier Modulation on the Reduction of the Signal Peak Power
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The problem of high ratio of peak-to-average power experienced in orthogonal-frequency-division-multiplexed signals remains a major challenge when it comes to practical realization of transmitters for such signals. This ... -
Firefly Algorithm based Power Control in Wireless TV White Space Network
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Spectrum occupancy assessments done in USA, Spain, Singapore, New Zealand and Germany [1] and UK [2], indicate that a large portion of spectrum assigned to primary users (PUs) is underutilized. Spectrum is considered a ... -
Efficacy of blanching techniques and solar drying in maintaining the quality attributes of Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2017)African indigenous vegetables are an excellent low cost source of nutrients in diets. Their availability is constrained by seasonality hence peaks and lows. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ... -
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing pig diets on pig's daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE), haematology and ...
