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Local perceptions of intermittent screening and treatment for malaria in school children on the south coast of Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2012)BACKGROUND: The intermittent screening and treatment (IST) of school children for malaria is one possible intervention strategy that could help reduce the burden of malaria among school children. Future implementation ... -
Local therapy in treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS. The ganciclovir implant (pellet)].
(College of Health Sciences, 1997)BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis with AIDS has been treated either systemically or locally by weekly intravitreous injections. An intraocular device now offers a new therapeutic approach. We investigated its ... -
Local therapy of CMV retinitis: a new therapeutical approach
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Local treatment of bacterial vaginosis with a bioadhesive metronidazole tablet.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2002)OBJECTIVES: Oral metronidazole is still the drug of choice in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Yet, side effects have been reported, and dosage as well as duration of therapy are still controversial. This study ... -
Local/regional flaps for extensive abdominal wall defects: Case series.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION Extensive abdominal wall defects requiring reconstruction with flaps are best done with free flaps. However, free flaps are not readily available in many countries. Free flaps are associated with long ... -
Localization of immunogenic antigens on midgut of the human body louse Pediculus humanus humanus (Anoplura: Pediculidae). J Med Entomol. 1996 Jan;33(1):74-7
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Localized exfoliating rash with paresthesia possibly due to clonazepam.
(2012)10-year-old boy, presented with a history of sudden onset episodes of difficulty in walking, and climbing up on cupboards for three weeks, and was admitted for further evaluation and management. Detailed neurological ... -
Locating the arcuate line of Douglas: is it of surgical relevance?
(Department of Human Anatomy, 2010-01)Ventral hernia formation is a common complication of rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap harvest. The site and extent of harvest of the flap are known contributing factors. Therefore, an accurate location of the arcuate ... -
Location, acceptance and suitability of lepidopteran stemborers feeding on a cultivated and wild host-plant to the endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
(Department of Biochemistry, 2008-04)Maize fields in Africa are usually surrounded by land occupied by wild plants many of which harbor lepidopteran stemborer species not found on crops. It is not known if the exotic braconid parasitoid Cotesia flavipes, which ... -
Logistic regression in case-control studies: the effect of using independent as dependent variables.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 1995-04-30)In case-control studies, cases are sampled separately from controls. In such studies the primary analysis concerns the estimation of the effect of covariables on being a case or a control. To explore causal pathways, further ... -
Long COVID, a comprehensive systematic scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Purpose: To find out what is known from literature about Long COVID until January 30, 2021. Methods: We undertook a four-step search with no language restriction. A preliminary search was made to identify the keywords. ... -
Long distance truck drivers 2: Knowledge and attitudes concerning sexually transmitted diseases and sexual behaviour
(University of NairobiDepartment of Microbiology, 1991)Three hundred and thirty seven truck drivers, in transit from Mombasa to destinations within east and central Africa were interviewed on their knowledge on AIDS and sex practices using a pre-defined questionnaire. Nearly ... -
Long Distance Truck Driving: Its role in the dynamics of the AIDS/HIV epidemic
(University of NairobiSchool of public Health Centre for HIV Prevention and Research, 1997) -
Long distance truck-drivers: 1. Prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)A cross section study was conducted among long distance truck drivers to determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A total of 8 drivers and their ... -
Long term valve-related morbidity following open-heart surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Surgery. University of Nairobi., 2000)Objective: To determine the incidence of valve morbidity associated with post-operative valve patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Design: A combined retrospective and prospective study. Restrospective ... -
Long-term Health Outcomes of Adolescent Character Strength Interventions: 3- to 4-year Outcomes of Three Randomized Controlled Trials of the Shamiri Program
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries in need of mental health care often do not receive it due to stigma, cost, and lack of mental health professionals. Culturally appropriate, brief, and low-cost ... -
Long-term survivors in Nairobi: complete HIV-1 RNA sequences and immunogenetic associations
(Wadsworth Center, NY State Department of Health, Albany, New York 12208, USADepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiNairobi, KenyaViroLogicSan Francisco, California, 2004)To investigate African long-term survivors (LTSs) infected with non-subtype B human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), we obtained full-length HIV-1 RNA sequences and immunogenetic profiles from 6 untreated women ... -
Long-term Virologic Response and Genotypic Resistance Mutations in HIV-1 Infected Kenyan Children on Combination Antiretroviral Therapy
(Department of of Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi, 2012)Backround: HIV-infected children may require the use of combination antiretroviral treatment (cART) into adulthood. However, regimens are limited to first- and second-line in many African settings. Therefore, understanding ... -
Long-term Virologic Response and Genotypic Resistance Mutations in HIV-1 Infected Kenyan Children on Combination Antiretroviral Therapy.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, 2012-11-28)Backround: HIV-infected children may require the use of combination antiretroviral treatment (cART) into adulthood. However, regimens are limited to first- and second-line in many African settings. Therefore, understanding ... -
Longitudinal analysis of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 RNA in breast milk and of its relationship to infant infection and maternal disease
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2003-03)Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) via breast-feeding can occur throughout lactation. Defining both fluctuation in breast-milk virus level over time and how breast-milk virus correlates with ...