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Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with and without human immunodeficiency virus infection, in a tertiary referral centre in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005-01)
The clinical features of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), in patients with and without HIV infection, were investigated in a tertiary referral centre in Kenya between 1997 and 1999. Although 186 cases were identified prospectively, ...
A preliminary open trial on interferon stimulator (SNMC) derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra in the treatment of subacute hepatic failure
(1993)
The efficacy of the interferon stimulator named Stronger Neo Minophagen-C (SNMC) derived form the plant G. glabra was studied at a dose of 40 or 100 ml daily for 30 days followed by thrice weekly intravenously for 8 wk in ...
Role of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of breast lumps at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
During 1990-1991, all patients seen at the surgical out-patient clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with breast lumps had a fine-needle aspiration biopsy for diagnosis prior to open biopsy. Out of 105 that had ...
Motivational interviewing intervention on health-seeking behaviors of pregnant women in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
“Once I begin to participate, people will run away from me”: Understanding stigma as a barrier to HIV vaccine research participation in Kenya
(2011-11)
Purpose
Participation of volunteers in clinical research is essential to the development of effective HIV prevention methods, including an HIV vaccine. This study expands current knowledge of stigma and discrimination ...
Kasabach merritt syndrome in an adult female African : case report
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
A case of KMS in a 25 year old female African is described. Her past medical history, laboratory findings and management are presented. The findings in this case are found to be in common with those in published cases. ...
Etiological role of hepatitis E virus in sporadic fulminant hepatitis
(1994)
Non-A, non-B hepatitis viruses have been implicated as the etiological agent(s) in up to 60% of patients with fulminant hepatitis. These agents are reported to induce a higher mortality than other causes of fulminant ...
Identification and characterization of HLA-A*0301 epitopes in HIV-1 gag proteins using a novel approach
(2010-01)
Identification of CTL epitopes correlated to immune protection is important for the development of vaccines that enhance T-cell mediated immune responses. The correlation of positively selected amino acids (PS) of HIV-1 ...
Symptom screening: diagnostic usefulness to detect pulmonary tuberculosis in HIVinfected pregnant women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)