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Treatment outcomes in palliative care: the TOPCare study. A mixed methods phase III randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led palliative care intervention for HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy
(2012-11-06)
Abstract
Background
Patients with HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) suffer from physical, psychological and spiritual problems. Despite international policy explicitly stating that a ...
Prevalence, intensity and spectrum of helminths of free range pigs in Homabay District, Kenya.
(2012)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence, intensity and spectrum of helminths of
free range pigs in Homabay District, Kenya. Faecal samples from 372 pigs were examined using the
modified McMaster ...
The role of G Protein Gene GNB3 C825T Polymorphism in HIV-1 acquisition, progression and immune activation
(2012-01-03)
Abstract
Background
The GNB3 C825T polymorphism is associated with increased G protein-mediated signal transduction, SDF-1α-mediated lymphocyte chemotaxis, accelerated HIV-1 progression, and altered responses to ...
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 ...
Linking Utilisation and Conservation of Indigenous Chicken Genetic Resources to Value Chains
(2012)
Indigenous chicken (IC) is the most common type of chicken raised in most rural parts of Africa.The objective of this paper was to link utilisation and conservation of IC genetic resources to value chains. The study was ...
Modelling Early Childhood Development Centers in Rwanda
(2012)
This paper discusses the crucial role played by architecture in informing decisions and outcomes of a
small architectural project focused on breaking the cycle of poverty. It is based on experiences, literature
research, ...
Globalization and Regionalism: Complimentary or Antagonistic Paradigms
(2012)
Globalization widely denotes internationalization of economies, tastes, goods and services through
international exchange, economic, developmental and governmental systems. Meanwhile, regionalism is
a progressive phenomenon ...