Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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HIV-1 neutralizing activity is correlated with increased levels of chemokines in saliva of HIV-1-exposed uninfected individuals.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2008)AIM: Mucosal HIV-1 exposure stimulates a variety of mucosal immune responses, including IgA1-mediated virus neutralization, even in the absence of an established infection. We hypothesized that other immune molecules might ... -
Relationship between markers of HIV-1 disease progression and serum beta-carotene concentrations in Kenyan women.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2007)Observational studies have suggested that low serum beta-carotene concentrations may influence HIV-1 disease progression. However, randomized trials have not demonstrated beneficial effects of beta-carotene supplementation. ... -
Strong TCR conservation and altered T cell cross-reactivity characterize a B*57-restricted immune response in HIV-1 infection.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2006)HLA-B*57 is associated with slower disease progression to AIDS, and CD8+ T cell responses to B*57-restricted epitopes are thought to contribute to this protective effect. In this study, we evaluate the B*57-restricted p24 ... -
Serum sialic acid: Relationship with age of cancer patient, gender and type of tumor- Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Conference-2nd-3rd September 2000, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2000)No abstract available -
HIV-1 infection alters the retinol-binding protein:transthyretin ratio even in the absence of the acute phase response.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2005)he ratio of retinol-binding protein (RBP) to transthyretin (TTR) has been proposed as an indirect method with which to assess vitamin A status in the context of inflammation. Few studies have been conducted among adults, ... -
Khat induces G1‐phase arrest and increased expression of stress‐sensitive p53 and p16 proteins in normal human oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts
(Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine/Pathology, Oral/Maxillofacial Radiology, 2008)Khat is a psychostimulant plant used by over 10 million people daily, mainly in eastern Africa and the Middle East. Previous studies have suggested an association between khat use and oral lesions such as hyperkeratosis ... -
Survey of Hanganutziu and Deicher (HD) antibodies in cancer patients- African Journal of Biotechnology/ Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Conference-6th-7th September 2001, ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2001)No abstract available -
The Bactericidal activitry of moxifloxacin in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 168(11):1342-5.
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IL-7Ralpha expression on DC4+ T lymphocytes decreases with HIV disease progression and inversely correlates with immune activation
(University of nairobiCollege of health science, 2006)Many factors can influence the rate of HIV disease progression, including those that maintain T cell homeostasis. One key homeostatic regulator is the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R). Previous studies have shown IL-7R expression ... -
Retinoblastoma
(Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine/Pathology, Oral/Maxillofacial Radiology, 2013)Retinoblastoma is an aggressive eye cancer of infancy and childhood. Survival and the chance of saving vision depend on severity of disease at presentation. Retinoblastoma was the first tumour to draw attention to the ... -
Associations of sexual risk taking among Kenyan female sex workers after enrollment in an HIV-1 prevention trial.
(College of Health Sciences,, 2005-03)BACKGROUND: Female sex workers (FSWs) often lack the ability to negotiate safer sex and are at high risk for HIV-1 infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). METHODS: Seronegative FSWs were enrolled in an ... -
Molecular Methods for Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain typing-Users guide. J Appl Microbio 94:781-791
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2003)No abstract available -
the IAVI Collaborative Seroprevalence and Incidence Study Team.Investigating the utility of the HIV-1 BED capture enzyme immunoassay using cross-se
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Management of avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH) in sickle cell disease
(Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013)Sickle cell disease manifests itself in various forms the worst of which is sickle cell crisis. Among tissues most affected is bone with avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) being the most chronic and debilitating. ... -
Female-to-male infectivity of HIV-1 among circumcised and uncircumcised Kenyan men
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2005)BACKGROUND: A lack of male circumcision has been associated with increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) acquisition in a number of studies, but questions remain as to whether confounding by behavioral ... -
Total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4+ t cell count in initiating antiretroviral therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
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Direct detection of heteroresistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis using molecular techniques.J Med Microbiol. 2006 Aug;55(Pt 8):1157-8.
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Regional Differences In Aorta Of Goat (Capra Hircus
(Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2010-11)Regional differences in the aortic wall are important in explaining the physicomechanical properties and disease distribution in this artery. The goat is a suitable model for studying cardiovascular disease, but the regional ... -
Amphotericin B Nephrotoxicity In HIV Infected Patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
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200-P: Genetic profile of kindred of HIV resistant and positive women of Pumwani sexworker cohort in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2009)
