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Predictors of early mortality in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected African children.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background: Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection follows a bimodal clinical course with rapid progression in 10–45% of children before the age of 2 years and slower progression in the remainder. ...
Coronary artery disease and symptoms of depression in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2004-12)
BACKGROUND:
Depression and heart disease are replacing the traditional enemies of Africa such as infectious diseases and malnutrition as the increasing causes of disability and premature death. Little is known about the ...
Fracture strength of porous ceramics: stress concentration vs minimum solid area models
(2004)
In this study, we have reviewed recently published strength-porosity data of porous
ceramics, and compared these data with those computed from both the minimum contact solid area
(MCA) and the pore stress concentration ...
Development and characterisation of neutralising monoclonal antibody to the SARS-coronavirus.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-09)
There is a global need to elucidate protective antigens expressed by the SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Monoclonal antibody reagents that recognise specific antigens on SARS-CoV are needed urgently. In this report, the ...
Determination of nitrate by suppressed ion chromatography after copperised-cadmium column reduction
(2004)
The nitrate-selective copperised-cadmium (Cu-Cd) reduction reaction coupled directly to the highly sensitive nitrite ion chromatographic detection, produced a more precise method for determination of nitrate than any one ...
Difficulties experienced in the planning of transportation facilities in unplanned settlements.
(2004)
The development of transportation infrastructure in unplanned settlements is a major prerequisite to both economic growth and poverty alleviation. This is largely so because they promote livable environments and contribute ...
Assessment of inpatient paediatric care in first referral level hospitals in 13 districts in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-06-12)
BACKGROUND:
The district hospital is considered essential for delivering basic, cost-effective health care to children in resource poor countries. We aimed to investigate the performance of these facilities in ...
An overview of strategies to improve food production and sanitation in urban areas. The cas study of Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Food production and food security are the most important aspects of sustainable human
development. Indeed one cannot maintain good health without food quality and
security. Although people living in the city of Nairobi ...
An Upsurge in early childhood mortality in Kenya: A search for explanations
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This study seeks to document recent trends in early childhood mortality in the country and to offer some plausible explanations for the upsurge in the trends. Data and information from various sources are used in this paper ...
A comparative study of gastrointestinal parasites between ranched and freeranging Burchell’s zebra (Equus burchelli antiquorum) in Isiolo district,Kenya
(2004)
Parasites were collected from 20 Burchell’s zebra, Equus burchelli antiquorum, from Isiolo district, Kenya. 10 were ranched animals from the Lewa Downs Ranch and 10 free
ranging from the areas adjacent to the ranch to the ...