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Regional Differences in the Tunica Media of the Uterine Artery of Domestic Pig (Sus Scrofa Domesticus): Basis for Uterine Blood Flow Regulation
(2015)This study aimed at describing the structure of tunica media of the uterine artery of domestic pig, since this structure influences the pattern of blood flow and reproductive performance. Specimens were obtained from main ... -
Regional topography of the internal carotid artery
(2015)We studied the extra cranial portion of the internal carotid artery and structures associated with it, which are vulnerable to iatrogenic injury during surgical approach to the neck region in 18 individuals. Distances ... -
Regional variation in prevalence of antibody against human T-lymphotropic virus types I and III in Kenya, East Africa
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medicine, 1985-06)The prevalence of antibodies against HTLV-III and -I was studied among populations of 6 distinctly different regions of Kenya, an equatorial African country in which AIDS has rarely been observed. Overall, 21% of subjects ... -
Regional variations in the microscopic organization of the human rectus sheath
(Department of Human Anatomy, 2000)The pattern of formation of the rectus sheath from the aponeuroses of external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles shows regional variations. These variations may influence the microscopic organisation ... -
Registered Theatre Nursing Clinical Log
(Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1999-05)Abuse of substances of dependence have risen dramatically and spawned major health problems in Kenya. We conducted a study on the effects of post-basic psychiatric training on nurses -
Regression and Simulation Models for Human and Baboon Brain Parameters
(Department of Human anatomy, 2011)The variations in morphometric parameter of mammalian brains may be influenced by process of functional complexity, evolution and adaptation. Comparative analysis of linear measurements of cerebrum in the human and baboon ... -
Regression of cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients without systemic maintenance anti-cytomegalovirus therapy treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy
(Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1999)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the course of CMV retinitis after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and discontinuation of systemic anti-CMV maintenance therapy. PATIENTS ... -
Regression of splenomegaly and hepatomegaly in children treated for Schistosoma haematobium infection
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1985)During a study in Kenya of the relationships between Schistosoma haematobium infection and anemia and growth, evidence was found to suggest that this infection was associated with splenomegaly in children, and that both ... -
Regular Male Partners of Female Sex Workers from Nairobi, Kenya: High Risk Partnerships with Important Implications for HIV Transmission (
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Regular use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate causes thinning of the superficial lining and apical distribution of HIV target cells in the human ectocervix
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The hormonal contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) may be associated with an increased risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We hypothesize that DMPA use influences the ectocervical ... -
Regulation of Monopolies, Restrictive Trade Practices and Prices in Ancient India
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Law, School of Law, 1992) -
Regulation of mucosal and systemic immune activation during the menstrual cycle of female sex workers from nairobi, kenya; local regulation and HIV-induced impairment
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Problem: Vaginal intercourse is the main route of HIV infection among women. To result in a productive infection, HIV must encounter activated targets that sustain replication. Sexual hormones modulate activation and ... -
The regulation of phospholipase A₁/lysophospholipase 1 and phospholipase A₂ in Trypanosoma brucei
(Department of Biochemistry, 1964) -
Regulation of transcription of the human T cell antigen receptor delta chain gene. A T lineage-specific enhancer element is located in the J delta 3-C delta intron
(Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990-01)We have defined transcriptional enhancing sequences inside the TCR-delta gene locus, using transient transfections with constructs containing DNA fragments cloned upstream to a reporter gene fused to a heterologous promoter. ... -
Rehabilitation and community mental health
(University of NairobiCollege of health science, 2000)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is an uncommon yet potentially life threatening condition which is often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the variability of the clinical signs and symptoms. The imaging findings ... -
Rehabilitation in Orthopaedic practice
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Rehabilitation of the older adult with stroke.
(Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, and Long-Term Acute Care Brain Injury Program, Kindred Hospital, 1333 Moursund Avenue, D-111, Houston, TX 77030, USA, 2006)Stroke is an increasing public health concern throughout the world as the leading cause of long-term disability. It is well known that there exist differences related to epidemiology, pathophysiology, comorbidity, and ... -
Relapse of Hodgkin's disease after 10 years of complete remission: Case report.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 1998-03)A 17 year old male patient with nodular sclerosis Hodgkin's disease had a relapse of lymphocyte depleted type ten years after entering complete remission with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This is the first documented ... -
The relation between contextual and reported threat due to life events: a controlled study.
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya;, 1981-12)Following the method of Brown and Harris 30 Kenyan patients suffering from depression and 40 community non-psychiatrically-disturbed controls were studied for contextual and reported threat due to short-term and long-term ... -
Relation between HBsAg binding with polymerized human serum albumin and HBV replication.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1987)The binding between hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and polymerized human serum albumin (poly-HSA) was studied in HBsAg-negative (25) and HBsAg-positive (92) sera by a sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ...