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Evaluation of a Portable Blood Lead Analyzer as an Alternative to Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
(2008)Objective: To evaluate LeadCare II analyzer, a portable electro-analytical instrument used to rapidly analyze blood lead levels (BLL) in children, and compare it to gold standard, graphite furnace atomic absorption ... -
Evaluation of a portable blood lead analyzer as an alternative to graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer
(Department of Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya;Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA, 2008)Objective: To evaluate LeadCare II analyzer, a portable electro-analytical instrument used to rapidly analyze blood lead levels (BLL) in children, and compare it to gold standard, graphite furnace atomic absorption ... -
Evaluation of a proposed clinical case definition of paediatric acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2002)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the proposed criteria against the laboratory parameters and to identify the clinical features with the highest predictive value in the diagnosis of paediatric AIDS. DESIGN: A cross sectional ... -
Evaluation of a proposed clinical case definition of paediatric acquired immune deficiency syndrome. East Afr Med J. 2002 Mar;79(3):111-4.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)No abstract available -
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 ... -
Evaluation of a quantitative real-time PCR assay to measure HIV-specific mucosal CD8+ T cell responses in the cervix
(Univerisyt of Nairobi, 2010-10)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 ... -
Evaluation of a rapid membrane-based assay (HIV-CHEK) for detection of antibodies to HIV in serum samples from Nairobi.
(Department of Medicine, University of Washington, SeattleDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 1990)We evaluated a rapid membrane-based assay (HIV-CHEK) for detection of antibodies to HIV using 737 serum samples in Nairobi, Kenya. The rapid assay had a sensitivity of 96.3% and specificity of 99.8% when compared with ... -
Evaluation of a single round polymerase chain reaction assay using dried blood spots for diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants in an African setting
(Department of Medical MicrobiologyDepartment of Paediatrics, 2011)Background The aim of this study was to develop an economical 'in-house' single round polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay using filter paper-dried blood spots (FP-DBS) for early infant HIV-1 diagnosis and to evaluate ... -
Evaluation of a systems analysis and improvement approach to optimize prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV using the consolidated framework for implementation research.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Despite large investments to prevent mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT), pediatric HIV elimination goals are not on track in many countries. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) study was ... -
Evaluation of a training on DVD pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for Kenyan EPI healthcare workers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The Kenyan Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation was the first in Africa to introduce the new 10‑valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, PCV-10, in 2011. For successful implementation and to avoid adverse ... -
Evaluation of Acute Morbidity and Quality of Life among head and neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy
(2009)Mefloquine pharmacokinetics were studied in Kenyan African normal volunteers and in patients with severe acute attack of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Peak concentrations were achieved in both groups at 20-24 hours. The ... -
Evaluation of Acute Pelvic/Lower abdominal pain in Women
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2002-03) -
An evaluation of albumin microcapsules prepared using a multiple emulsion technique.
(Graduate School, University of Kansas,, 1987)Albumin microcapsules containing sulphadiazine were prepared using a multiple emulsion technique. Heat was utilized to denature the albumin and form the capsule shell. Albumin microcapsules prepared using this technique ... -
Evaluation of an algorithm for integrated management of childhood illness in an area of Kenya with high malaria transmission.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1997)In 1993, the World Health Organization completed the development of a draft algorithm for the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), which deals with acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malaria, measles, ... -
Evaluation of an emergency contraception introduction project in Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)The Consortium for Emergency Contraception introduced Postinor-2, a progestin-only EC product, into Kenya as part of its work to expand access to EC in developing countries. Introduction activities included registering ... -
Evaluation of antigen and antibody rapid detection tests for Trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in Kenya.
(2003)The card agglutination test for Trypanosoma evansi (CATT/T. evansi) for the detection of antibodies, and Suratex for the detection of circulating antigens were compared in a cross-sectional study involving camels in eastern ... -
Evaluation of antimalarial drug activity against p. Falciparum by an in vitro radioisotopic method
(University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum americanum L. (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Background: Herbal plants are a natural source of novel biomolecules used widely in ethnomedicine. The present study was intended to examine the antimicrobial properties, cytotoxicity, and phytoconstituents of Ocimum ... -
Evaluation of artisan training in metal silo construction for grain storage in Africa: Impact on uptake, entrepreneurship and income
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)This study assesses the impact of training sheet metal workers in Kenya on their uptake of learned skills and their income. Fifty-eight artisans trained in the construction of metal silos for hermetic grain storage were ... -
Evaluation of ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear count & ascitic fluid pH in early diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1988)