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A study of the African white rice stem borer (maliarpha separatella rag.) population density fluctuations at Mwea irrigation scheme in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot) is a major pest of rice in Kenya. To understand and develop appropriate management packages, its population dynamics were studied at Mwea irrigation scheme ...
Simulated patient encounters to improve adolescent retention in HIV care in Kenya: study protocol of a stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Adolescent-friendly policies aim to tailor HIV services for adolescents and young adults aged 10-24 years (AYA) to promote health outcomes and improve retention in HIV care and treatment. However, few interventions ...
Formula-feeding of HIV-exposed uninfected African children is associated with faster growth in length during the first 6 months of life in the Kesho Bora study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Early feeding patterns may affect the growth of HIV-exposed children and thus their subsequent health and cognition.Objective: We assessed the association of infant feeding (IF) mode with length-for-age z score ...
Predictors of uptake of eye examination in people living with diabetes mellitus in three counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant public health concern that is potentially blinding. Clinical practice guidelines recommend annual eye examination of patients with diabetes for early detection of DR. ...
Evaluation of the Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Care Cascade Among HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Kenyan female sex workers (FSWs) have a high HIV prevalence, increasing their tuberculosis (TB) risk. Despite recommendations that HIV-positive individuals be offered isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT), uptake ...
Endoglin inhibition leads to intussusceptive angiogenesis via activation of factors related to COUP-TFII signaling pathway.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Angiogenesis is a highly coordinated, extremely complex process orchestrated by multiple signaling molecules and blood flow conditions. While sprouting mode of angiogenesis is very well investigated, the molecular mechanisms ...
The radiological scrutiny of the relation between renal vascular dimensions and anatomical variation of Renal Arteries: the must to know before renal transplantation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Renal transplantation is the preferred treatment of patients suffering from end stage renal disease. Because of challenges in performing surgical vascular anastomosis in variant renal anatomy, knowledge on renal vascular ...
Positive predictive value of prostatic multiparametric MR I in patients with high PSA levels : Nairobi experience
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To correlate positive mp- MRI findings with histological diagnosis in patients with high PSA levels. Methods : A prospective study recruited 50 patients with raised PSA and suspicious lesions on rectal examination who ...
Use of intelligent agents in collaborative m-learning: case of facilitating group learner interactions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Intelligent agents have been used in
collaborative learning. However, they are rarely used to
facilitate group interactions in collaborative m-learning
environments. In view of this, the paper discusses the use
of ...
Simultaneous occurrence of five prothrombotic induced vaso-occlusive phenomena and focal nodular hyperplasia due to prolonged use of combined oral contraceptive pills
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This is a rare case of a patient simultaneously presenting with five complications associated with the prolonged (5 years)
use of combined oral contraceptives. The two main ingredients of combined oral contraceptives ...