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Systemic Cytokine Levels Show Limited Correlation with Risk of HIV-1 Acquisition.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)It has been hypothesized that immune activation and inflammation may increase HIV-1 susceptibility and that cytokines may be useful biomarkers for risk. Within a prospective cohort, we conducted a nested case-control ... -
HIV-1 subtype C is not associated with higher risk of heterosexual HIV-1 transmission: a multinational study among HIV-1 serodiscordant couples.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)BACKGROUND: HIV-1 subtype C has emerged as the most prevalent strain of HIV-1 worldwide, leading to speculation that subtype C may be more transmissible than other subtypes. We compared the risk of HIV-1 transmission ... -
A prospective study of the effect of pregnancy on CD4 counts and plasma HIV-1 RNA concentrations of antiretroviral-naive HIV-1-infected women.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)BACKGROUND: In HIV-1-infected women, CD4 count declines occur during pregnancy, which has been attributed to hemodilution. However, for women who have not initiated antiretroviral therapy, it is unclear if CD4 declines ... -
Unreported antiretroviral use by HIV-1-infected participants enrolling in a prospective research study.
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Antioxidant potential of a polyherbal antimalarial as an indicator of its therapeutic value.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Nefang is a polyherbal product composed of Mangifera indica (bark and leaf), Psidium guajava, Carica papaya, Cymbopogon citratus, Citrus sinensis, and Ocimum gratissimum (leaves), used for the treatment of malaria. Compounds ... -
Variants in host viral replication cycle genes are associated with heterosexual HIV-1 acquisition in Africans.
(2014-01-23)OBJECTIVE:: We evaluated genetic variants in 51 candidate genes encoding proteins that interact with HIV-1 during the virus life cycle for association with HIV-1 outcomes in an African cohort. METHODS:: Using a ... -
The Quality of Governance, Composition of Public Expenditures, and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis
(Universty of Nairobi, 2010)Kenya has experienced a decline in banana (Musa spp.) production during the last two decades. This can be attributed mainly to an increase in the prevalence of pests and diseases due to the limited practice of effective ... -
Developing Clinical Strength-of-Evidence Approach to Define HIV-Associated Malignancies for Cancer Registration in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-23)BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa cancer registries are beset by an increasing cancer burden further exacerbated by the AIDS epidemic where there are limited capabilities for cancer-AIDS match co-registration. We undertook ... -
Chapter 2 – Mineral, Oil and Gas Resources
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)The mineral, oil and gas sectors have not played an important role in the economy of Kenya in the past, but the recent discovery of mineral sands and rare earth elements at the coast and oil in the Lokichar Basin in the ... -
The Univeristies Act, 2012
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Cross-species and tissue variations in cyanide detoxification rates in rodents and non-human primates on protein-restricted diet.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)We sought to elucidate the impact of diet, cyanide or cyanate exposure on mammalian cyanide detoxification capabilities (CDC). Male rats (∼8weeks old) (N=52) on 75% sulfur amino acid (SAA)-deficient diet were treated with ... -
A Pilot Comparison of Standardized Online Surgical Curricula for Use in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02-12)IMPORTANCE Surgical conditions are an important component of global disease burden, due in part to critical shortages of adequately trained surgical providers in low- and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVES To assess the ... -
The political origins of health inequity: the perspective of the Youth Commission on Global Governance for Health.
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THE 7 TH OPERATIONS RESEARCH OF EASTERN AFRICA CONFERENCE, 13TH AND 14TH OCTOBER 2011 K.I.C.C, NAIROBI, KENYA
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Acute HIV-1 infection is as common as malaria in young febrile adults seeking care in coastal Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND:: Febrile adults are usually not tested for acute HIV-1 infection (AHI) in Africa. We assessed a strategy to diagnose AHI among young adult patients seeking care. METHODS:: Young adults (<30 years) who ... -
Motivation orientation in sports - A study of athletes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Participation in sports and games dates to antiquity and not a single theory or explanation can account for why humans continue to engage in sports. It is particularly important to understand why youths participate in sport ... -
Turning Adversity Into Opportunity: Can Pigeonpea Do It?
(2011)Arid and semi-arid lands account for over 80% of Kenya’s landmass and support about 35-% of her population. About 65-% of the inhabitants live below the poverty line. Several workers have described the situation currently ... -
An interesting picture of anthelmintic resistance and fitness in Haemonchus contortus
(Scott, M.E., Maingi N, Prichard RK. "An interesting picture of anthelmintic resistance and fitness in Haemonchus contortus.". In: Meeting of the Canadian Society of Zoologists. North York, Ontario, Canada; 1989., 1989) -
Tillage And Cropping Systems: Effects On Soil Moisture And Sorghum [sorghum Bicolor (l)] Yields In Makueni County, Kenya
(2011)A study to determine the effects of tillage and cropping systems on; soil surface roughness, moisture storage and sorghum, and cowpea yield was conducted in the semi-arid Makueni County, Kenya during the long (LRS) and ...
