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Reduced Cellular Susceptibility to In Vitro HIV Infection Is Associated with CD4+ T Cell Quiescence
(Department of Medical Microbiology, 2012)Background HIV preferentially establishes productive infection in activated CD4+ T cells. Since proportions of activated CD4+ T cells vary between individuals, this study aimed to determine if individuals with a greater ... -
Reduced HIV risk-taking and low HIV incidence after enrollment and risk-reduction counseling in a sexually transmitted disease prevention trial in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 2002)There is an urgent need in sub-Saharan Africa to develop more effective methods of HIV prevention, including improved strategies of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention or an HIV vaccine. The efficacy of these ... -
Reduced HIV-1 long terminal repeat transcription in subjects with protective interferon regulatory factor-1 genotype: A potential mechanism mediating resistance to infection by HIV-1
(Department of Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaNational Microbiology Laboratories, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2010)We previously described the polymorphism in the interferon regulatory factor-1 (IRF-1) gene as a novel correlate of resistance to HIV-1 infection in a Kenyan female sex worker cohort. However, the underlying mechanisms ... -
Reduced Hiv-1 Long Terminal Repeat Transcription In Subjects With Protective Interferon Regulatory Factor-1 Genotype: A Potential Mechanism Mediating Resistance To Infection By Hiv-1.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2010-05)We previously described the polymorphism in the interferon regulatory factor-1 (IRF-1) gene as a novel correlate of resistance to HIV-1 infection in a Kenyan female sex worker cohort. However, the underlying mechanisms ... -
Reduced immune complex binding capacity and increased complement susceptibility of red cells from children with severe malaria-associated anemia.
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2008)Plasmodium falciparum malaria causes 1-2 million deaths per year. Most deaths occur as a result of complications such as severe anemia and cerebral malaria (CM) (coma). Red cells of children with severe malaria-associated ... -
Reduced rates of HIV acquisition during unprotected sex by Kenyan female sex wo kers predating population declines in H IV prevalence
(Departments of Medical Microbiology, Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVES: Female sex workers (FSWs) form a core group at high risk of both sexual HIV acquisition and secondary transmission. The magnitude of these risks may vary by sexual risk taking, partner HIV prevalence, host ... -
Reduced susceptibility to praziquantel among naturally occurring Kenyan isolates of Schistosoma mansoni
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2009-08)BACKGROUND: The near exclusive use of praziquantel (PZQ) for treatment of human schistosomiasis has raised concerns about the possible emergence of drug-resistant schistosomes. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We measured ... -
Reducing HIV Transmission in Developing Countries
(Department of Public Health, 2011-04-13)Although the global response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the developing world has, in general, been inadequate, there are key interventions which have been proven to be effective in reducing the incidence of HIV and relevant ... -
Reducing HIV-1 In Kenya And Tanzania.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2000-11) -
Reducing IRF-1 to levels observed in HESN subjects limits HIV replication, but not the extent of Host immune activation.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Cells from women who are epidemiologically deemed resistant to HIV infection exhibit a 40–60% reduction in endogenous IRF-1 (interferon regulatory factor-1), an essential regulator of host antiviral immunity and the early ... -
Reduction mammoplasty using inferior pedicle in heavy breasts (macromastia)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2013)Symptoms associated with heavy breasts are pain in the upper part of the body; back pains, poor body posture and headache. These patients also have difficulties in finding suitable clothes and experience poor self image ... -
Reduplication of distal femur. A case report.
(School of Medicine, 1976-12) -
Reference intervals for some biochemical parameters in the aged Kenyan population.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Chemistry, 1994-02)Serum levels for sodium, potassium, calcium, inorganic phosphate, urea nitrogen and creatinine were determined in 1101 male and 181 female patients aged 50 years and above. The determinations were carried out on the SMA ... -
Reference Ranges for Some Biochemical Parameters in Adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2009)PURPOSE: To establish the reference ranges of some biochemical parameters for adult Kenyan population. METHODS: In a prospective involving 1100 healthy blood donors (age: 18-55 yr) in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya ... -
Reference values for serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol in adults and cord blood of Kenyan Africans.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1984-05) -
Reference values for serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol in adults and cord blood of Kenyan Africans. East Afr Med J. 1984 May;61(5):367-71.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)No abstract available -
Reference values for some renal function parameters for adult population in north-rift valley, kenya.
(PMC, 2012)A population based, cross-sectional study was carried out at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in collaboration with the Regional Blood Transfusion Center, North Rift. 367 participants (211 males and 156 females) were ... -
Reference values in laboratory medicine.
(KMADepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Referencing orbital measures for surgical and cosmetic procedures
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, 2012)Orbital morphometry is an important consideration during surgical procedures such as reconstruction of the face and cranium. These are done to restore lost functional capacity or to improve cosmetic appearance. Periorbital ... -
Referencing orbital measures for surgical and cosmetic procedures
(2012)Orbital morphometry is an important consideration during surgical procedures such as reconstruction of the face and cranium. These are done to restore lost functional capacity or to improve cosmetic appearance. Periorbital ...