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Attitudes And Perceptions Of Medical Trainees Towards Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
There is a substantial increase in the consumption of complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM) for management of a variety of ailments. This has
spawned renewed interest in assessing determinants underlying ...
Determination Of Nevirapine Plasma Levels By High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
Nevirapine (NVP) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitor (NNRTI) that is widely prescribed in resource limited settings as part
of first line antiretroviral therapy (ART). The quantification of ...
Preliminary Results On The (use) Prevalence Of Cytokines And Chemokines Among Individuals With (to Detect) Tb Infection In Hiv Infected Individuals
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide
and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection poses a great challenge
in its control. Furthermore, diagnosis of TB in HIV co-infected ...
Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-04)
The emerging epidemic of hypertension (HTN) in sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to worsen. Uncontrolled HTN is associated with CVD, high morbidity and premature mortality; hence early detection, treatment and control of HTN ...
Effect Of Fresh Aqueous Garlic Extract (allium Sativum L.) On Erythropoiesis In Adult Male Rabbits: A Study On Peripheral Blood Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a cultivated plant. Its wild progenor originated in the
high planes of West-Central Asia. It has been widely used as food and medicine.
Its effects have been demonstrated in both animals and ...
An In Vitro Study On The Oxytocic Action Of Adenia Globosa Engl
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Objectives: The objectives of the study was to investigate the effect of the water
extract of Adenia globosa on the isolated preparation of the rat uterus and how
this could be affected by well known uterine stimulants ...
Safety And Contraceptive Studies Of Unipron
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Introduction: Two of the major challenges in reproductive health are the
failure to reduce family size and acquisition of Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs) including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Limited ...
Case report: an unusual vulval lesion resembling Granuloma inguinale
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted infection that frequently presents as a genital ulcer. It has however been known to present in unusual forms such as mass lesions and pseudoepitheliomatous ...
Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally
especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical
cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ...
Impact of HIV and AIDS comprehensive prevention and Support programme on HIV transmission among marps Central and eastern provinces
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
The University of Nairobi Centre for HIV prevention (UoN -CHIVPR) has been working with sex workers in Kenya since 1983, and since 2010 it has been enhancing access to quality comprehensive preventive services ...