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    • Standardization of an enzyme immunoassay for human antibody to Haemophilus ducreyi. 

      Desjardins, M; Thompson, CE; Filion, LG; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Plummer, FA; Ronald, AR; Piot, P; Cameron, DW (Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1992)
      We standardized a serologic enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for human immunoglobulin G and M antibodies against Haemophilus ducreyi. We evaluated the performance of this test with respect to the time from acute chancroid and ...

    • Standardization of cytokine flow cytometry assays 

      Maecker, Holden T; Rinfret, Aline; D'Souza, Patricia; Darden, Janice; Roig, Eva; Landry, Claire; Hayes, Peter; Birungi, Josephine; Anzala, Omu; Garcia, Miguel; Harari, Alexandre; Frank, Ian; Baydo, Ruth; Baker, Megan; Holbrook, Jennifer; Ottinger, Janet; Lamoreaux, Laurie; Epling, C Lorrie; Sinclair, Elizabeth; Suni, Maria A; Punt, Kara; Calarota, Sandra; El-Bahi, Sophia (2005-06)
      Background: Cytokine flow cytometry (CFC) or intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) can quantitate antigen-specific T cell responses in settings such as experimental vaccination. Standardization of ICS among laboratories ...

    • Standardization of cytokine flow cytometry assays 

      Maecker, Holden T; Rinfret, Aline; D'Souza, Patricia; Darden, Janice; Roig, Eva; Landry, Claire; Hayes, Peter; Birungi, Josephine; Anzala, Omu; Garcia, Miguel; Harari, Alexandre; Frank, Ian; Baydo, Ruth; Baker, Megan; Holbrook, Jennifer; Ottinger, Janet; Lamoreaux, Laurie; Epling, C Lorrie; Sinclair, Elizabeth; Suni, Maria A; Punt, Kara; Calarota, Sandra; El-Bahi, Sophia; Alter, Gailet; Maila, Hazel; Kuta, Ellen; Cox, Josephine; Gray, Clive; Altfeld, Marcus; Nougarede, Nolwenn; Boyer, Jean; Tussey, Lynda; Tobery, Timothy; Bredt, Barry; Roederer, Mario; Koup, Richard; Maino, Vernon C; Weinhold, Kent; Pantaleo, Giuseppe; Gilmour, Jill; Horton, Helen; Sekaly, Rafick P (2005)
      Background: Cytokine flow cytometry (CFC) or intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) can quantitate antigen-specific T cell responses in settings such as experimental vaccination. Standardization of ICS among laboratories ...

    • Standardization of the Computerized Battery for Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children (BENCI) in an urban setting, in Kenya: a study protocol. 

      Maina, RW; Abubakar, A; Miguel, PG; Van De Vijver, FJR; Kumar, M (University of Nairobi, 2019)
      OBJECTIVE: In sub Saharan Africa one of the key challenges in assessment using neuropsychological tools has been the lack of adequately validated and easily implementable measures. This study will translate into English, ...

    • Standards are the benchmark against which provision of care can be measured 

      Oyoo., G.O. (Department of clinical Medicine and therapeutics , University of Nairobi., 2003)

    • Starch hydrolysing Bacillus halodurans isolates from a Kenyan soda lake. 

      Hashim, S.O; Delgado, O; Hatti-Kaul, R; Mulaa, F.J; Mattiasson, B (2004)
      Fourteen obligate alkaliphilic and halotolerant bacterial isolates, exhibiting extracellular amylase activity at 55 degrees C and pH 10, were isolated from hot springs around Lake Bogoria, Kenya. From 16S rDNA sequence ...

    • A state of blood: the inside story of Idi Amin 

      Lule, G; Kyemba, H (Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 1977)

    • State of disaster preparedness among members of staff at Kenyatta national Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya 

      Gichuhi, Wanyoike; Gichuhi, J Wanyoike; Osero, JOS; Yitambe, A (University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
      Objective: To find out the state of disaster preparedness amo ng members of staff at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Sectional descriptive study. Setting : Kenyatta ...

    • The Status and Future of Applied Epidemiology Course for Anglophone (African) countries 

      Mwanthi, M. A (University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health ,School of Health Sciences, 2007)

    • The status of medical ethics in Kenya today 

      Magoha, G A (College of Health Sciences, 1995)
      Thirty one patients with carcinoma of penis were studied retrospectively at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, over a 20-year period (1971-1990). The majority of patients presented late with symptomatology of over one ...

    • Status Of Orthodontic Services In Kenya. 

      Ng’ang’a, PM (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)

    • Status of orthodontic services in Kenya. 

      Ng'ang'a, PM. (2004)
      Orthodontics is one of the disciplines for specialisation in Dentistry. It concerns the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and certain facial irregularities that lead to malpositioning of teeth. The scientific ...

    • The status of periodontal health and oral hygiene of Miraa (catha edulis) chewers 

      Jorgensen, E; Kaimenyi Jacob T. (Department of periodontology, 1990)
      Two hundred and thirty one miraa chewers and 199 non miraa chewers were assessed for gingivitis, loss of attachment and oral hygiene status. The mean gingivitis score among miraa chewers was 1.6 and 1.7 among non miraa ...

    • Status of rural aquaculture in the Lake Victoria Basin 

      Mwanja, W.W; Abubakar, L.U; Akol, M. A; Bugenyi, F.W; Mwanja, M.T; Banga, J.M; Msuku, B.S (University of Nairobi,Department of Biochemistry, 2007)
      Rural aquaculture in Lake Victoria basin is a fast increasing nontraditional farming activity which if not appropriately practised will lead to degradation of the wetlands. As part of a study to develop appropriate guidelines ...

    • The status of the competitive position of Kenya airways 

      Rajula, Rysper E (School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012)

    • The status of the competitive position of Kenya airways 

      Rajula, Rysper Eve (University of Nairobi, 2012)
      No abstract available

    • STD Partner Notification and Referral In Primary Level Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya 

      NJERU E K.; ELDRIDGEG D.; PLUMMER, FA; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; MOSES S. (Department of Management Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995-04)
      BACKGROUND: Controlling sexually transmitted diseases requires that partners of patients with a sexually transmitted disease be notified and treated. However, many countries in the developing world lack the infrastructure ...

    • STD Partner Notification and Referral In Primary Level Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya. 

      Njeru, E.K; Eldridge, G; Ngugi, Elizabeth N; Plummer, F.A; Moses, S (University of Nairobi, 1995)
      BACKGROUND: Controlling sexually transmitted diseases requires that partners of patients with a sexually transmitted disease be notified and treated. However, many countries in the developing world lack the infrastructure ...

    • STDSIM: A Microsimulation Model for Decision Support in STD Control 

      Catharina, PB; Van der, Ploeg; Carina, Van Vliet; Sake, J. De Vlas; Ndinya-Achola, Jeckoniah O; Lieve, Fransen; Gerrit, J. Van Oortmarssen; Habbema, J Dik F (University of Nairobi, 1998)
      STDSIM is a dynamic stochastic simulation model for decision support in attempts to control sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It describes the mechanisms responsible for the transmission of five STDs, including HIV/AIDS, ...

    • Steady-state anticonvulsant drug levels in epileptic patients 

      Kokwaro, GO; Kwasa, TO; Indalo, AA; Kibwage, IO (1996)
      Steady state concentrations of three anticonvulsant drugs (phenobarbitone, phenytoin and carbamazepine) were measured in plasma samples from fifteen patients (eight males and seven females; ages: 13-49 years; body weights: ...