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Identification of novel risks for nonulcerative sexually transmitted infections among young men in Kisumu, Kenya
(Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois, Chicago School of Public Health, IL 60622, USA, 2007)OBJECTIVES: STI prevention interventions often aim to reduce HIV incidence. Understanding STI risks may lead to more effective HIV prevention. GOAL: To identify STI risks among men aged 18-24 in Kisumu, Kenya. STUDY ... -
Identification Of Novel VHL Target Genes And Relationship To Hypoxic Response Pathways.
(Department of Biochemistry, 2005)Upregulation of hypoxia-inducible factors HIF-1 and HIF-2 is frequent in human cancers and may result from tissue hypoxia or genetic mechanisms, in particular the inactivation of the von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) tumour suppressor ... -
Identification Of Novel VHL Targets That Are Associated With The Development Of Renal Cell Carcinoma.
(Department of Biochemistry, 2007)von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a dominantly inherited family cancer syndrome characterized by the development of retinal and central nervous system haemangioblastomas, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and phaeochromocytoma. ... -
Identification of preferential CD4+ T-cell targets for HIV infection in the cervix.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)A better understanding of the cellular targets of HIV infection in the female genital tract may inform HIV prevention efforts. Proposed correlates of cellular susceptibility include the HIV co-receptor CCR5, peripheral ... -
Identification of specific markers linked to regional differentiation of Warburgia ugandensis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Warburgia ugandensis is an important African medicinal tree. The species population has shown a high genetic differentiation in the Kenya’s Rift Valley. Nine populations were analysed by Bulk Segregant Analysis employing ... -
Identification of three novel human leukocyte antigen alleles, HLA-B58:43 HLA-C03:190 and HLA-DPA101:12 in an East African cohort.
(University of NairobiHIV and Human Genetics, National Microbiology Laboratory, 2013-08)Three novel human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles were identified using a sequence-based typing of HLA class I and class II alleles of 1867 participants from a male circumcision cohort in Kenya. The new alleles were first ... -
Identification of Traditional Foods with Public Health Potential for Complementary Feeding in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2012)The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ... -
Identifying at-risk populations in Kenya and South Africa: HIV incidence in cohorts of men who report sex with men, sex workers, and youth.
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Medical Affairs, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, New York, NY, USA., 2012)To identify and describe populations at risk for HIV in 3 clinical research centers in Kenya and South Africa. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. METHODS: Volunteers reporting recent sexual activity, multiple partners, ... -
Identifying maternal mortality through networking: results from coastal Kenya
(1989)This paper presents the results of experience in identifying maternal deaths through "networking." In a survey of child health in coastal Kenya, women of reproductive ages were asked about their knowledge of maternal deaths ... -
Idiopathic Hyperaldosteronism In A Dog.
(University Of NairobiFaculty Of Medicine, 1985-10)Idiopathic hyperaldosteronism was diagnosed in an 8-year-old castrated male Yorkshire Terrier, based on increased concentration of plasma aldosterone, hypertension, hypernatremia, decreased natriuresis, hypokalemia, and ... -
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome: A case report and review of literature
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Medicine, 1998) -
Idiopathic long QT syndrome masquerading as epilepsy.
(School of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1988-01) -
Idiopathic peripheral gangrene: a case report and literature review.
(University of NairobiDepartment of paediatrics and Child Health, 1989)An 11-month old male infant presented with dry idiopathic peripheral gangrene (IPG) of both feet. Subsequently spontaneous autoamputation occurred and the stump healed. Including this patient, 8 cases of IPG under 12 years ... -
Idiopathic portal hypertension and non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis.
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities Sciences, 1983) -
III. Albendazole in the treatment of inoperable hydatid disease in Kenya—a report on 12 cases
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1986)The results of treatment of 12 cases of inoperable hydatid disease in Kenya using albendazole at a dose of 10 mg/kg body-weight for eight weeks are reported. In all the cases there was marked regression and collapse of the ... -
IL-7Ralpha expression on DC4+ T lymphocytes decreases with HIV disease progression and inversely correlates with immune activation
(University of nairobiCollege of health science, 2006)Many factors can influence the rate of HIV disease progression, including those that maintain T cell homeostasis. One key homeostatic regulator is the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R). Previous studies have shown IL-7R expression ... -
The ILAR - East Africa initiative: current needs and progress in the globalization of rheumatology
(University of Nairobi, 2011)In early 2009, the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) funded a program known as the "East Africa Initiative." The long-term goal of this program is to unite the international rheumatology community ... -
The ILAR-East Africa initiative: current needs and progress in the globalization of rheumatology
(Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 2011-02)In early 2009, the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) funded a program known as the “East Africa Initiative.” The long-term goal of this program is to unite the international rheumatology community ... -
Ileo-Caecal Granulomata.
(1964)