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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 ... -
The referral system in Health care Delivery in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of health science, 1974) -
Reflections On The First Pan- African Conference On Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
(University of Nairobi, 1997-04) -
Refractive errors in type 2 diabetic patients.
(2007)To determine the prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among African type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and establish the relationship between baseline refractive status and degree of glycaemic control. A hospital ... -
Regional Differences In Aorta Of Goat (Capra Hircus
(Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2010-11)Regional differences in the aortic wall are important in explaining the physicomechanical properties and disease distribution in this artery. The goat is a suitable model for studying cardiovascular disease, but the regional ... -
Regional differences in aorta of goat (capra hircus).
(University of Nairobi.Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010-11)Regional differences in the aortic wall are important in explaining the physicomechanical properties and disease distribution in this artery. The goat is a suitable model for studying cardiovascular disease, but the regional ... -
Regional Differences in Prevalence of HIV-1 Discordance in Africa and Enrollment of HIV-1 Discordant Couples into an HIV-1 Prevention Trial
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008)Background Most HIV-1 transmission in Africa occurs among HIV-1-discordant couples (one partner HIV-1 infected and one uninfected) who are unaware of their discordant HIV-1 serostatus. Given the high HIV-1 incidence ...