Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Likelihood ratio and score tests for a shared frailty model: a non-standard problem
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Using health provider insights to inform pediatric HIV disclosure: a qualitative study and practice framework from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Optimal pediatric HIV disclosure impacts illness and developmental experiences while improving access to timely treatment. However, disclosure rates in high HIV prevalence countries remain low and there are limited data ... -
One-sided tests in shared frailty models
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Tests for the presence of heterogeneity in frailty models use an alternative hypothesis in which the heterogeneity parameter is subject to an inequality constraint. As a result, the classical likelihood ratio asymptotic ... -
Heterogeneity of Smooth Muscle Cells in Tunica Media of Aorta in Goat (Capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Knowledge of the characteristics of vascular smooth muscle cells is important in understanding physicomechanical properties, functions, mechanisms of development, remodelling, regeneration of blood vessels, development and ... -
Reproductive biology of common octopus octopus vulgaris (cuvier, 1797), on the Kenyan South Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Although common octopus catches are increasing globally, lack of information on the reproductive biology of the species has been a major concern in its management, particularly in Kenya. The present study aimed to investigate ... -
Schistosomiasis of spinal cord.
(University of Nairobi, 1977)The case is reported of a 14-month-old child admitted to hospital in Kenya with a 6-week history of progressive weakness of both lower limbs and urinary incontinence following an acute febrile illness. A thoraco-lumbar ... -
Leishmania donovani parasites in the nasal secretions, tonsillopharyngeal mucosa, and urine centrifugates of visceral leishmaniasis patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)In the early 1930s, investigators of visceral leishmaniasis stated that Leishman-Donovan bodies are found in body fluids of kala-azar patients, for example, in urine, feces, semen, and nasal and pharyngeal secretions. Based ... -
Sarcosporidiosis in domestic chicken in Kenya.
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Comparative studies on the histopathology and symptomatology of a nuclear polyhedrosis of Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) (Noctuidae, Lepidoptera)
(University of Nairobi, 1977)Histopathological and symptomatological studies are described from Kenya on larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) infected with a nuclear polyhedrosis virus derived from larvae collected in the field during an epizootic. The ... -
Rearing the American bollworm Heliothis armigera on a grass-meal diet.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Heliothis armigera (Hb.) was shown to be capable of growing and developing on a simple diet that was based principally on grass meal made from star grass (Cynodon dactylon). Neonatal H. armigera larvae introduced into the ... -
Time-mortality response in Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) infected with heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)The susceptibility of third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) to a heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus was tested in the laboratory. The polyhedral suspension was purified by differential centrifugation and ... -
Dosage-mortality and time-mortality responses of the armyworm Spodoptera exempta to a nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) were fed on young maize leaves treated with 20 mu l of polyhedral inclusion body (PIB) suspension of concentrations that varied from 1.6 X 102 to 1.6 X 109 PIBs/ml. Daily ... -
Epizootiological observations on a nuclear polyhedrosis of the African armyworm Spodoptera exempta (Walk.).
(University of Nairobi, 1983)An outbreak of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus disease in a population of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) at 4 sites in Kenya in 1974 is described. Larval mortality began 11 days after the larval outbreak began and reached a peak ... -
Outcome of the first medicines utilization research in Africa group meeting to promote sustainable and rational medicine use in Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ... -
Barriers to the uptake of postexposure prophylaxis among Nairobi-based female sex workers
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)INTRODUCTION: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at a particularly high risk for HIV infection. Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is available as part of an HIV care and prevention program through dedicated ... -
Anti-Retroviral Therapy Related Liver Injury A Series of 11 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: HIV Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) related liver injury (ARLI) is associated with elevated liver transaminases (AST/ALT), potential liver failure and death. It is commonly associated with nevirapine. Identification ... -
Mechanistic model simulations of the East African climate using NCAR regional climate model: influence of large-scale orography on the Turkana low-level jet
(University of Nairobi, 2001-06)The National Center for Atmospheric Research regional climate model (RegCM) is employed to study the dynamics of the Turkana low-level jet that lies between the Ethiopian and the East African highlands, and ... -
Reasons for Change of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Drugs: Local Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) reduces morbidity and mortality in HIV/AIDS infected patients. HAART is used indefinitely and the regimens are changed over the course of treatment due to resistance, ... -
Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ... -
Morbidity and CD4+ Cell Counts at Initial Presentation of a Cohort of HAART-Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients: Implications to Initiating HAART
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa with under 10% of the worldfs total population accounts for 60-70% of all HIV/AIDS cases. While these patients require HAART to manage the disease, HAART is not universally available. Majority ...
