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The Influence of Antenatal Oral Iron and Folic Acid Side Effects on Supplementation Duration in Low-Resource Rural Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Undesirable effects of a daily regimen of iron and folic acid ingested jointly (iron-folate) are potential disincentives to optimal antenatal supplementation. We intended to profile antenatal iron-folate side ... -
The influence of antiretroviral therapy on the QTc interval in an African cohort.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2012) -
Influence of beta-blockade with beta-1-selectivity or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity on some cardiorespiratory responses to exercise
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 1993)Possession of beta-1-selectivity and intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA) by beta-adrenergic blocking drugs have been found to modify the effects of these drugs on heart rate, blood pressure and pulmonary airway ... -
The influence of Ca2+ on size and light scattering properties of the Casein Micelles.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980) -
The influence of central corneal thickness on intraocular pressure measured by goldmann applanation tonometry among selected Ethiopian communities.
(2010)Estimates of intraocular pressure (IOP) are influenced directly by the central corneal thickness (CCT). We assume and apply a single value for CCT (520 μm) in applanation tonometry estimates, although there is compelling ... -
Influence of cigarette filter on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia in a Kenyan population. Oral Dis. 2001 Mar;7(2):101-5.
(University of Nairobi, 2001)No abstract available -
Influence of cigarette filters on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, Kenya; "Centre for Public Health Research, Mbagathi Road. Nairobi, 2001)OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of cigarette fil¬ters and the effect of smoking Kiraiku (home processed, hand rolled tobacco) on the risk of developing oral leuko¬plakia among cigarette smokers. DESIGN: Case control ... -
Influence Of Cigarette Smoking On Periodontal Status Among Adult Males In Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology- Community & Preventive Dentistry, 2003)Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ... -
Influence of Coloring Agents on the Properties of Polymeric Coating Systems
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2008)No abstract available -
Influence of concentration of anthocyanins on electron transport in dye sensitized solar cells
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)The influence of concentration of anthocyanins in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) has been investigated, with focus on how concentration influence electron transport. The influence on electron transport was then linked ... -
Influence of culture on contraceptive utilization among HIV-positive women in Brazil, Kenya, and South Africa
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. cst2121@columbia.edu, 2011)Contraceptive choice and discontinuation are poorly understood among HIV-positive women, and HIV disease and culture may influence decisions. We assessed factors influencing contraceptive decision-making among HIV-positive ... -
Influence of different isolation methods on the survival of proximal ART restorations in primary molars after two years
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2010)This was to evaluate the influence of two methods of tooth-isolation on the survival rate of proximal ART restorations in the primary molars. METHODS: The study was conducted in two rural divisions in Kenya, with 7 operators ... -
Influence of dose and cessation of kiraiku, cigarettes and alcohol use on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia
(Faculty of Dental Sciences. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi'Medical Research Centre.Medical Research Institute. P.O. Box 20752. Nairobi, Kenya, 1996)Data from a previously-reported study of oral leukoplakia-associated risk factors in a Kenyan population were further analyzed to determine the influence of dose and cessation. Specifically. risk an31ysis was made with ... -
The influence of dose and cessation of Kiraiku, cigarettes and alcohol use on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia. European Journal of Oral Sciences. 104(5/6): 498-502, 1996
(University of Nairobi, 1996)No abstract available -
Influence of exposure history o the immunology and development of resistance to human Schistosomiasis mansoni
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2010-03)BACKGROUND: Previous studies suggest that humans can acquire immunity to reinfection with schistosomes, most probably due to immunologic mechanisms acquired after exposure to dying schistosome worms. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL ... -
Influence of heart rate on the echocardiographic evaluation of mitral stenosis
(1977)Circulatory changes in normal pregnancy include a fall in peripheral resistance (Bader, Bader, Rose & Braunward, 1955) and blood pressure (Hytten & Leitch, 1971) and an increase in blood volume (Hytten & Paintin, 1963). ... -
Influence of hepatitis B virus genotypes on the intra- and extracellular expression of viral DNA and antigens.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)Various genotypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) induce liver disease of distinct severity, but the underlying virological differences are not well defined. Huh7 cells were transfected with plasmids carrying 1.24-fold the ... -
Influence of HLA Class I Haplotypes on HIV-1 Seroconversion and Disease Progression in Pumwani Sex Worker Cohort.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)We examined the effect of HLA class I haplotypes on HIV-1 seroconversion and disease progression in the Pumwani sex worker cohort. This study included 595 HIV-1 positive patients and 176 HIV negative individuals. HLA-A, ... -
Influence of HLA supertypes on susceptibility and resistance to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection.
(Department of Medicine, 2000-05)Certain human leukocyte antigens, by presenting conserved immunogenic epitopes for T cell recognition, may, in part, account for the observed differences in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) susceptibility. To ... -
Influence of improved fallow systems and phosphorus application on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis in maize grown in western Kenya
(Department of Psychiatry, 2010-02)A field study was carried out on a six-year-old on-farm field trial during long-rains season (April–August) 2003 to investigate the effect of improved fallow systems and phosphorus application on arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi ...
