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Urbanisation and the nutrition transition: a comparison of diet and weight status of South African and Kenyan women
(2012)
To determine and compare the extent of the nutrition transition between Kenyan and South African women.
A nationally representative sample of women aged ≥15 years (n=1008) was assessed in Kenya. Weight, height, and waist ...
VEGF trap for macular edema
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)
No abstract
The role of young neurosurgeons in the development of neurosurgery.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
No Abstract
HIV-1 prevention for HIV-1 serodiscordant couples.
(2012)
A substantial proportion of HIV-1 infected individuals in sub-Saharan Africa are in stable relationships with HIV-1 uninfected partners, and HIV-1 serodiscordant couples thus represent an important target population for ...
Schistosoma mansoni morbidity among school-aged children:a SCORE project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)
Schistosomiasis control programs aim to reduce morbidity but are evaluated by infection prevalence and intensity reduction. We present baseline cross-sectional data from a nested cohort study comparing indicators of morbidity ...
Mechanism of anemia in schistosoma mansoni-infected school children in Western Kenya
(2012-11)
A better understanding of the mechanism of anemia associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection might provide useful information on how treatment programs are implemented to minimize schistosomiasis-associated morbidity ...
Compositions comprising and methods of using inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2
(2012)
Pharmaceutical dosage forms useful for improving the cardiovascular and/or metabolic health of patients, particularly those suffering from type 2 diabetes, are disclosed, as well as methods of their manufacture
Maternal and infant antiretroviral regimens to prevent postnatal HIV-1 transmission: 48-week follow-up of the BAN randomised controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-06)
BACKGROUND:
In resource-limited settings where no safe alternative to breastfeeding exists, WHO recommends that antiretroviral prophylaxis be given to either HIV-infected mothers or infants throughout breastfeeding. We ...
Changes In Genotypes Of Plasmodium Falciparum Human Malaria Parasite Following Withdrawal Of Chloroquine In Tiwi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)
Chloroquine (CQ) drug was withdrawn in 1998 as a first-line treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Kenya. This was in response to resistance to the drug in Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite. Investigations were conducted ...
Optical properties of TiO2 based multilayer thin films
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Dielectric thin films of TiO2 have found many applications in various areas such as antireflective coatings, optical filters and photocatalysis among others. Optimization of material combinations and. coating conditions ...