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Molecular surveillance of adamantane resistance among human influenza a viruses isolated in four epidemic seasons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Adamantanes impede influenza A virus replication and are important in the treatment and prophylaxis of disease caused by these viruses. Genotypic characterization of influenza A viruses for mutations associated ... -
Molecular typing of respiratory human enteroviruses isolated in Kenya between 2008 -2011 using the VP1 gene
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Human enteroviruses (genus Enterovirus, family Picornaviridae) are common infectious agents grouped into HEV-A, HEV-B, HEV-C and HEV-D species. They comprise >100 serotypes and are responsible for a wide range ... -
Mondia whitei, a medicinal plant from Africa with aphrodisiac and antidepressant properties: a review
(2012)This paper reviews the literature concerning the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Mondia whitei, which is also known as Mondia whytei, African ginger or simply as mondia. Mondia is used in many parts of ... -
Monitoring technologist reading skills in a sperm morphology quality control program
(Department of Human Pathology, 2003-06)The value of sperm morphology as a predictor of a man’s fertilizing potential has often been challenged because of different classification systems used to distinguish between normal and abnormal spermatozoa. The study ... -
Monoclonal antibodies against boar sperm zona pellucida-binding protein AWN-1. Characterization of a continuous antigenic determinant and immunolocalization of AWN epitopes in inseminated sows
(Institut für Reproduktionsmedizin, Tierärztliche Hochschule, Hannover, Germany. jcalvete@repro.tiho-hannover.de, 1997)Boar spermadhesin AWN-1 is a sperm surface-associated 14.7-kDa lectin and a major protein of porcine seminal plasma. AWN-1 binds to beta-galactosides and to porcine zona pellucida glycoproteins, suggesting that this protein ... -
Monthly antibiotic chemoprophylaxis and incidence of sexually transmitted infections and HIV-1 infection in Kenyan sex workers: a randomized controlled trial.
(Department of MedicaL MicrobioLogy, College of HeaLth Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2004-06)CONTEXT: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in female sex workers (FSWs) and may enhance susceptibility to infection with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). OBJECTIVE: To examine regular ... -
Morbidity among HIV-1-infected mothers in Kenya: prevalence and correlates of illness during 2-year postpartum follow-up.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Much of the burden of morbidity affecting women of childbearing age in sub-Saharan Africa occurs in the context of HIV-1 infection. Understanding patterns of illness and determinants of disease in HIV-1–infected ... -
Morbidity among HIV-1–infected mothers in Kenya prevalence and correlates of illness during 2-year postpartum follow-up
(Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi,, 2007)Background: Much of the burden of morbidity affecting women of childbearing age in sub-Saharan Africa occurs in the context of HIV-1 infection. Understanding patterns of illness and determinants of disease in HIV-1–infected ... -
Morbidity and CD4+ Cell Counts at Initial Presentation of a Cohort of HAART-Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients: Implications to Initiating HAART
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa with under 10% of the worldfs total population accounts for 60-70% of all HIV/AIDS cases. While these patients require HAART to manage the disease, HAART is not universally available. Majority ... -
Morbidity And Mortality In Breastfed And Formula-fed Infants Of Hiv-1-infected Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine (Paediatrics), 2002-11-21)CONTEXT: Breastfeeding among women infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) is associated with substantial risk of HIV-1 transmission, but little is known about the morbidity risks associated with formula ... -
Morbidity and mortality in breastfed and formula-fed infants of HIV-1-infected women: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2001 Nov 21;286(19):2413-20
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Morbidity and mortality of low birth weight infants in the new born unit of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(KMADepartment of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi,, 2004)Morbidity and mortality of low birth weight (LBW) infants at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has previously been found to be high. Other centres have shown that even with lack of neonatal intensive care facilities, selective ... -
Morbidity and mortality of neonates admitted in general paediatric wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(KMADepartment of paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2003)Objectives: To establish the morbidity and mortality of neonates admitted to the general wards at KNH and to review the medical interventions applied in the management and make recommendations that will improve on ... -
Morbidity and outcome of low birthweight babies of adolescent mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2002-10)Objectives: To compare the morbidity and outcome of low birthweight babies (birthweight < 2000 gm) of adolescent (age < 20 years) and older mothers. Design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Setting: The newborn Unit of ... -
Morbidity and quality of life among head and neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009-04)OBJECTIVES: To determine the relative frequency of acute radiation morbidity and their perceived effect on quality of life among head and neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy. DESIGN: A cross-sectional ... -
Morbidity in the first year postpartum among HIV-infected women in Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2008-01)OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of HIV infection on morbidity and the needs of infected women for services in the first year postpartum. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 500 women attending a child-health clinic ... -
Morbidity profile of early experience of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in Kenya
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More active participation by radiographers in the radiography of trauma.
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More than meets the Eye-Myelinated axons crowd the subthalamic nucleus
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013-07-12)High frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a successful treatment for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, it is currently ...