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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 ... -
The relation between physical activity and indicators of body fatness in Kenyan adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Physical activity (PA) behavior correlates with fatness in several distinct populations. Purpose: To determine the relationship between sedentary behaviour, PA and indices of body fatness in adolescents. Methods: S ... -
Relation of the external laryngeal nerve to superior thyroid artery in an african population
(Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi,, 2012)The external laryngeal nerve runs parallel to superior thyroid artery and later crossing the artery either above or below the upper pole of the thyroid gland. This relatively high anatomic variability demonstrates ... -
The relation of the extracranial spinal accessory nerve to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the internal jugular vein. Cranial Maxillofac Trauma Reconstruction
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The spinal accessory nerve (SAN) exhibits variant anatomy in its relation to the internal jugular vein (IJV) as well as the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). These variations are important in locating the nerve during ... -
Relationship between anthropometric measures and early electrocardiographic changes in obese rats.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: The degree of cardiovascular function impairment parallels the degree of obesity and obese subjects have abnormal changes on the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early ECG changes in obesity have not been previously ... -
Relationship between breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya
(2010)Breast milk has a major impact on child health, growth and development. Infants should exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for six months, then, nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods should be introduced. This study’s ... -
The relationship between cervical dilatation at initial presentation in labour and subsequent intervention at Kenyatta National Hospital labour ward
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Objectives Theaim of the study was to assess the relationship between cervical dilatation at which parturients presented in labour and subsequent interventions. It also aimed at determming the maternal and fetal outcomes ... -
The Relationship Between Distance and Post-operative Visit Attendance Following Medical Male Circumcision in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To date, there is no research on voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) catchment areas or the relationship between distance to a VMMC facility and attendance at a post-operative follow-up visit. We analyzed data from ... -
Relationship between functional capacity and health-related quality of life of patients with type-2 diabetes.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)AIMS: Physical function is a determinant of survival in chronic diseases, however, little is known about functional capacity (FC) and self-reported health status of patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). This study ... -
The relationship between HIV infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women attending two family planning clinics in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1993)OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between HIV-1 infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (IN) among women at relatively low risk for both conditions. DESIGN: A case-control study comparing women with ... -
The relationship between HIV/Sexuaily Transmitted Infection risk and alcohol use during commercial sex episodes: results from the study of female commercial sex workers in the Philippines.
(Department of Community HeaLth, College of HeaLth Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2006-11)The results of this study will be particularly important in designing more responsive interventions for alcohol-related behaviour towards better control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. This interesting ... -
The relationship between irregularity of the incisor teeth, plaque, and gingivitis: a study in a group of schoolchildren aged 11–14 years
(United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UKDental School, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1998)SUMMARY The relationship between irregularity of teeth and periodontal disease was investigated in 201 children aged 11–14 years. The upper and lower incisor teeth were assessed for spacing, labio-lingual displacement, ... -
Relationship between male alcoholism and intimate partner violence in Kenya
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008-10)No abstract -
Relationship between markers of HIV-1 disease progression and serum beta-carotene concentrations in Kenyan women.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2007)Observational studies have suggested that low serum beta-carotene concentrations may influence HIV-1 disease progression. However, randomized trials have not demonstrated beneficial effects of beta-carotene supplementation. ... -
Relationship between mortality and feeding modality among children born to HIV-infected mothers in a research setting: the Kesho Bora study
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06-19)OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between infant feeding practices and mortality by 18 months of age among children born to HIV-infected mothers in the Kesho Bora trial (Burkina-Faso, Kenya and South Africa). MET ... -
Relationship between nurses opinion on nursing care for HIV infected/AIDS patients and socio-economic factors in Nyeri District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1992)The main objective of the study was to relate the attitudes of nursing staff towards HIV positive and AIDS patients to the nurses' age, sex, religious affiliation and marital status. 211 nurses were randomly selected for ... -
Relationship between nutrition and development in Kenyan toddlers
(Department of Paediatrics and Child HealthDepartment of Psychiatry,University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1989)The relationship between mild to moderate malnutrition, as measured by food intake and anthropometric status, and developmental outcome was explored in 110 Kenyan toddlers. Developmental outcome was assessed at 30 months ... -
The relationship between nutrition and pharmacology
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing, 1998)