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Utility of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Screening Tools in Identifying HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy in Western Kenya: Pilot Testing
(2010)
Background/Aim: Neuropathy is the most common neurologic complication of HIV but is widely under-diagnosed in resource-constrained settings. We aimed to identify tools that accurately distinguish individuals with moderate/severe ...
The effect of Pellet fertilizer application on Wheat Yield and its Components
(2010)
Increased use of fertilizer nitrogen (N) in agricultural production continues to raise concerns, because of the risk of surplus N leaving the plant-soil system and thereby causing environmental contamination. Therefore, ...
Evaluation of a quantitative real-time PCR assay to measure HIV-specific mucosal CD8+ T Cell responses in the cervix
(2010)
Several candidate HIV vaccines aim to induce virus-specific cellular immunity particularly in the genital tract, typically the
initial site of HIV acquisition. However, standardized and sensitive methods for evaluating ...
Socio-economic determinants of low birth weight in Kenya: Logistic regression analysis
(2010-09)
Babies born with Low-birth weight are at increased risk for serious health problems which are
accompanied by disabilities and even death. Hence this study aims to determine socioeconomic
factors that lead to low birth ...
The prevalence, clinical features, risk factors and outcome associated with cryptococcal meningitis in HIV positive patients in Kenya
(2010)
To determine the prevalence, clinical features, risk factors and outcomes associated with cryptococcal meningitis (CM) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients at two referral hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya ...
Factors influencing choice of paediatrics as a career among medical students at the university of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
We aimed to determine factors influencing choice of a career in paediatrics by medical students in Kenya.
Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 450 medical students from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, was undertaken ...
Effects of policy change on the dairy production support services within the smallholder dairy farmers in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
A survey was conducted in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya in 2005 to evaluate the availability of dairy support services following liberalisation of agricultural sector by the Government. A total of ...
Quality Management practices in Kenyan Educational Institutions: the case of University of Nairobi
(2010)
Quality management practices have been investigated
extensively (Kaynak, 2003). Although a number of s
tudies
had been done on the concept and context of quality
management and higher education respectively, none
...
Characteristics of pig trade in low income settings in Busia District, Kenya
(2010)
The characteristics of markets for free-range pigs in Busia District, Kenya were determined using
retrospective analysis of veterinary records, key informant interviews and questionnaire survey. A
total of 8,377 pigs ...