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High-dose valacyclovir HSV-2 suppression results in greater reduction in plasma HIV-1 levels compared with standard dose acyclovir among HIV-1/HSV-2 coinfected persons: a randomized, crossover trial.
(2011)
Standard-dose HSV-2 suppressive therapy (acyclovir 400 mg twice daily) reduces plasma HIV-1 levels by 0.25-0.50 log(10) copies/mL. It is not known if higher doses might further suppress HIV-1 levels.
METHODS:
We enrolled ...
Pleomorphic Salivary Adenoma–Demographic Characteristics at Nairobi University Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
BACKGROUND: Pleomorphic salivary adenoma (PSA) is the commonest benign (mixed) tumor of salivary gland that presents as slow growing, painless, rubbery mass, in mouth or face. It may lead to difficult in swallowing, speaking, ...
Maternal Deaths And Maternal Near Miss Cases In 20 Selected Facilities In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Globally Maternal Mortality has reduced by around 30% as a
result of efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goal 5. Unfortunately in
Kenya the maternal mortality stands at 488 per 100,000 live births ...
Prevalence Of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Among Most At Risk Populations (MARPS) Enrolled In Thika Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent among Key
Populations. Those who are HIV positive and attend the CCCs are offered a
comprehensive care package on prevention referred to as Prevention ...
Unmet need for induction of labor in Africa: secondary analysis from the 2004 - 2005 WHO Global Maternal and Perinatal Health Survey (A cross-sectional survey)
(University of Nairobi, 31-08-12)
Background
Induction of labor is being increasingly used to prevent adverse outcomes in the mother and the newborn.This study assessed the prevalence of induction of labor and determinants of its use in Africa.
Methods
We ...
A four month female infant presenting with primary Immunodeficiency diagnosed at autopsy: a case report
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
Di George syndrome is a type of primary immunodeficiency which results in T cell immunologic deficit due to thymic aplasia. It is manifested by severe immunodeficiency frequently presenting in infancy. In ...
Use of low cost mobile telephony and online Connectivity for cost-effective community health Strategy program in Rarieda District: Success
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction:
Rarieda Community Strategy health program has been implementing the use of ICT in running its activities for the last one year. There has been and Successes observed through use of this integrated ICT system. ...
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in Nairobi: results Of a phase1, Stage 1 COPCORD study
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
Musculoskeletal pain is common and a cause of disability. The Community oriented program for the control of rheumatic diseases (COPCORD) methodology was established to estimate the burden of musculoskeletal ...
Revised Mmed Psychiatry/Msc Clinical curricula
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Alcohol harm reduction intervention among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya :Preliminary 6-month follow-up data
(University of Nairobi, 25-01-13)