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A comparative investigation of methods for longitudinal data with limits of detection through a case study
(2012-04)The statistical analysis of continuous longitudinal data may be complicated since quantitative levels of bioassay cannot always be determined. Values beyond the limits of detection (LOD) in the assays may not be observed ... -
A critical assessment of the WHO responsiveness tool: lessons from voluntary HIV testing and counselling services in Kenya
(2009-12-22)Abstract Background Health, fair financing and responsiveness to the user's needs and expectations are seen as the essential objectives of health systems. Efforts have been made to conceptualise and measure ... -
A longitudinal study on Anopheles mosquito larval abundance in distinct geographical and environmental settings in western Kenya
(2011-04-10)As the ecology of mosquito larvae can be complex there is need to develop a rational framework for undertaking larval ecological studies. Local environmental characteristics, such as altitude, climate and land use, can ... -
A massive abdominal wall desmoid tumor occurring in a laparotomy scar: a case report
(2011-03-22)Abstract Introduction Desmoid tumors are benign but locally aggressive tumors of mesenchymal origin which are poorly circumscribed, infiltrate the surrounding tissue, lack a true capsule and are composed of abundant collagen. ... -
A national population-based assessment of 2007–2008 election-related violence in Kenya
(2014-01-18)Abstract Background Following the contested national elections in 2007, violence occurred throughout Kenya. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, ... -
A novel HIV vaccine targets the 12 protease cleavage sites
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A phase I trial to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of low-dose methotrexate as an anti-malarial drug in Kenyan adult healthy volunteers
(2011-03-16)Abstract Background Previous investigations indicate that methotrexate, an old anticancer drug, could be used at low doses to treat malaria. A phase I evaluation was conducted to assess the safety and pharmacokinetic ... -
A prospective study of vaginal trichomoniasis and HIV-1 shedding in women on antiretroviral therapy
(2011-11-03)Background Trichomonas vaginalis has been associated with increased vaginal HIV-1 RNA shedding in antiretroviral therapy (ART)-naïve women. The effect of trichomoniasis on vaginal HIV-1 shedding in ART-treated ... -
A qualitative study of the feasibility and community perception on the effectiveness of artemether-lumefantrine use in the context of home management of malaria in south-west Nigeria
(2008-06-01)Abstract Background In Nigeria ACT use at the community level has not been evaluated and the use of antimalarial drugs (commonly ... -
A review of the pattern of AIDS defining, HIV associated neoplasms and premalignant lesions diagnosed from 2000–2011 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(2015-08-24)Abstract Background Sub-Sahara Africa hosts up to 71 % of all HIV infected people in the world. With this high incidence of Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) comes the burden ... -
A strategy to improve skills in pharmaceutical supply management in East Africa: the Regional Technical Resource Collaboration for Pharmaceutical Management
(2008-12-23)Abstract Background International initiatives such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the President's ... -
A survey of plants and plant products traditionally used in livestock health management in Buuri district, Meru County, Kenya
(2012-10-08)Abstract Background Up till now, nomadic communities in Africa have been the primary focus of ethnoveterinary research. Although mainly arable and/or mixed arable/pastoral farmers, Ameru ... -
A systematic review of existing national priorities for child health research in sub-Saharan Africa
(2005-11-21)Abstract Background We systematically reviewed existing national child health research priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and ... -
Abandonment of treatment and loss to follow up: a potential cause of treatment failure in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Management of patients with cancer is complex, multi-disciplinary, longitudinal and costly. Abandonment of treatment by patients and loss to follow up is a common scenario, especially in resource poor countries ... -
An abattoir study on the prevalence of some helminths among slaughtered cattle, sheep and goats from Mwanza city, lake Victoria basin, Tanzania.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main source of animal protein for humans is livestock and their products. Parasitism is one of the main constraints limiting livestock production. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of helminths in ... -
An abattoir survey of gastrointestinal nematode infections in cattle in the central highlands of Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1998-07)The gastrointestinal tracts of 672 crossbred cattle were obtained from various abattoirs in Kiambu District, Kenya from August 1992 to July 1993, and examined for the presence of gastrointestinal nematodes. Eight nematode ... -
Abattoirs and echinococcosis in Nairobi dogs
(School of medicine, University of NairobiAfrican Medical and Research Foundation, (AMREF), 1994-04) -
ABC of Gender Analysis
(Department of Linguistics and Languages, 1996) -
Abdillahi, MM-, Tschanen, W. and Snook, RD Microwave-induced plasma emission spectrometric determination of bromide
(Department of Chemistry, 1985) -
Abdominal injuries
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2006)
