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Comparative performance of the Mbita trap, CDC light trap and the human landing catch in the sampling of Anopheles arabiensis, An. funestusand culicine species in a rice irrigation in western Kenya
(2005-01-25)
Mosquitoes sampling is an important component in malaria control. However, most of the methods used have several shortcomings and hence there is a need to develop and calibrate new methods. The Mbita trap for capturing ...
A systematic review of existing national priorities for child health research in sub-Saharan Africa
(2005-11-21)
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We systematically reviewed existing national child health research priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and ...
Joint modelling of repeated measurements and event time: Application to performance traits and survival of lambs bred in sub-humid tropics
(2005-03-15)
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We considered the analysis of a study for Dorper, Red Maasai and crossbred lambs born over a period of 6 years at the Diani Estate, Kenya. The study was designed to compare survival and ...
Determinants of health insurance ownership among South African women
(2005-02-28)
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Studies conducted in developed countries using economic models show that individual- and household- level ...
Standardization of cytokine flow cytometry assays
(2005-06-24)
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Cytokine flow cytometry (CFC) or intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) can quantitate antigen-specific T cell ...