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Effect of concurrent use of anti-retroviral therapy and levonorgestrel sub-dermal implant for contraception on CD4 counts: a prospective cohort study in Kenya.
(2013)
Simultaneous use of contraceptive hormones and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) may theoretically lessen the effectiveness of both. Women on ART need assurance that hormonal contraception is safe and effective. The sub-dermal ...
Arobacterium-mediated transformation of common bean
(AJOL, 2011)
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important human dietary constituent being a rich source of
protein. Genetically improved bean varieties are required as optimum yields are not realised due to constraints
such ...
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in human immunodeficiency virus positive patients: clinicopathological audit
(University of Nairobi, 2012-03)
BACKGROUND:
Most human immunodeficiency virus positive patients now have a longer life expectancy, with the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy. However, they are now at increased risk of developing a malignancy ...
Graphitic carbon anchored sulphonated and transition metal oxide doped polyaniline nanocomposite materials for supercapacitor electrodes
(2012)
To meet a fast-growing market demand for renewable energy storage systems, electro-mechanical, robotic, automobile green energy demands and next generation portable electronic devices with higher performance and increased ...
Multiple human papillomavirus infections and HIV seropositivity as risk factors for abnormal cervical cytology among female sex workers in Nairobi.
(2013)
We estimated type-specific prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) and examined risk factors for abnormal cervical cytology among 296 female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya. Over half (54%) were infected with a high-risk ...
Educational Challenges after the Post Election Violence in Kenya. Presented at the 54th CIES Annual Conference hosted by Michigan State University, held in Chicago Illinois, USA. March i-s", 2010
(2010)
The theme of the conference is Re-Imaging the role of education in the contemporary society. The central promise of universal education, is to produce a more just and peaceful world, which has yet to be realized. What ...
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 ...
Consumption pattern and characteristics of potato crisps in Nairobi city, Kenya
(2010)
Objective: To determine the consumption pattern and characteristics
of potato crisps in Nairobi City, Kenya.
Methodology and results: Potato crisps consumption pattern was
studied using studied structured questionnaires ...