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Interactions between malaria and HIV infection—an emerging public health problem?
(Department of Medical Microbiology annexe, University of NairobiMRC Human Immunology Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, 2002-10)Recent evidence demonstrates interactions between malaria and HIV infection. HIV-infected people are more likely to experience clinical malaria, and acute malaria can up-regulate HIV replication, leading to higher plasma ... -
Interactions between natural populations of human and rodent schistosomes in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya: a molecular epidemiological approach.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)BACKGROUND: Schistosoma mansoni exists in a complex environmental milieu that may select for significant evolutionary changes in this species. In Kenya, the sympatric distribution of S. mansoni with S. rodhaini potentially ... -
Interactions between schistosomiasis and human immunodeficiency virus in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2004)Abstract For the past ten years, we have been exploring the relationship between schistosomiasis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and how coinfection with both agents may affect the pathology and progression of ... -
Intercorrelations of the anthropometric measurements of the newborn infants of Upper Egypt
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 1989)A sample of 166 normal adult males and females was taken from different colleges of Assiut representing those living in upper Egypt. Each subject has been studied for measurements of stature (S), hand length (HL) and hand ... -
An Interesting Case of Fatal Myasthenic Crisis Probably Induced by the COVID-19 Vaccine
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)A myasthenic crisis is a severe, life-threatening exacerbation of myasthenia gravis that causes a rapid onset of muscle weakness and fatigue that may result in tetraparesis, dyspnea, respiratory insufficiency, aspiration, ... -
Interferon therapy in chronic hepatitis B: more information but clarity eludes.Trop Gastroenterol
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Intergrating health research with socio-cultural systems in the fight against HIV/AIDS
(Department of Anatomy, University Of Nairobi, 1998)The rapid spread of AIDS in Africa has brought into focus the need to integrate medical science with socio-cultural beliefs and practices. The scientific knowledge on HIV, immune systems and drugs is well established. ... -
Intermittent peritoneal dialysis in the management of refractory heart failure
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Intermittent Phototherapy Versus Continuous Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice
(University of Nairobi, 2009-06-16)This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effect of intermittent phototherapy compared with continuous phototherapy on the incidence of kernicterus and ... -
Intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria to prevent low birth weight in newborns in a cohort of pregnant women from a malaria endemic area
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Microbiology, 2009-08)OBJECTIVE: To determine and describe the patterns of low birth weight in newborns of a cohort of mothers given intermittent presumptive treatment (IPT) for malaria prevention in a malaria endemic area of Kenya. DESIGN: A ... -
Intermittent preventive treatment and bed nets uptake among pregnant women in Kenya
(2016-10)Background: Malaria in pregnancy is a preventable disease which results in poor pregnancy outcomes. The use of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) and long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) have ... -
Intermolecular hydrogen bond complexes by in situ charge transfer complexation of o-tolidine with picric and chloranilic acids.
(2011)A two new charge transfer complexes formed from the interactions between o-tolidine (o-TOL) and picric (PA) or chloranilic (CA) acids, with the compositions, [(o-TOL)(PA)(2)] and [(o-TOL)(CA)(2)] have been prepared. The ... -
Internal root morphology in mandibular first permanent molars in a Kenyan population
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 2013)Objective: To determine the internal root morphology and gender variations in mandibular first permanent molars in a Kenyan population. Design: In vitro descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: School of Dental ... -
Internal root morphology in maxillary first permanent molars in a Kenyan population
(2011-03)To determine the internal root morphology and gender variations in maxillary first permanent molars in a Kenyan population. A significant proportion of maxillary first molars have fOlw:anals and the type I canal configuration ... -
Internal Root Morphology of the Maxillary First Premolars in Kenyans of African Descent
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, University of Nairobi, 2010)OBJECTIVE: To determine the internal root morphology of the maxillary first premolar in Kenyans of African descent. DESIGN: In vitro descriptive cross-sectional study. SETTING: School of Dental Sciences, ... -
International aspects of the AIDS/HIV epidemic." Annual review of public health ''
(Department of Public Health, 1995) -
[International initiatives for the prevention of blindness].
(Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)Since 1974, when the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) was founded, international campaigns for blindness prevention have gained tremendous momentum in collaboration with the WHO's blindness ... -
International Journal of Environmental Health Research 2,84-88 (1992)
(Chapman & HallEnvironmental Health, Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 1992)Like other developing areas of the world, Africa is undergoing social, political, and economic changes. These developmental changes have provided important benefits, but have also produced significant impacts on the ...