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Subtype C Is associated with increased vaginal shedding of HIV-1.
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2005-08-01)The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-infected cells and HIV-1 RNA levels in genital secretions and breast milk and the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 were compared among subtypes A, C, and ... -
Subtype-specific differences in gag-protease-driven replication capacity are consistent with inter-subtype differences in hiv-1 disease progression.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There are marked differences in the spread and prevalence of HIV-1 subtypes worldwide, and differences in clinical progression have been reported. However, the biological reasons underlying these differences are unknown. ... -
Subtypes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 and Disease Stage among Women in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medical MicrobiologyDepartment of Paediatrics, 1999)In sub-Saharan Africa, where the effects of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) have been most devastating, there are multiple subtypes of this virus. The distribution of different subtypes within African populations ... -
Success rate of pulp capping
(Department or Conservation s Prosthetic Dentistry,Univer&ity of Nairobi., 2000-10)The conventional cavity preparation in deep caries leslonsmav result in iatrogenic or caries exposure of the pulp. The treatment modalities may therefore be either direct or indjre~t pulp capping depending on the presenting ... -
Successful ageing: an ideal developing countries should aim for
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997)Not available -
Successful Discontinuation of the Placebo Arm and Provision of an Effective HIV Prevention Product After a Positive Interim Efficacy Result: The Partners PrEP Study Experience
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background: Dissemination of research results to study participants and stakeholders and provision of proven effective products in the immediate post-trial period are core elements of the conduct of biomedical HIV prevention ... -
Successful increase in contraceptive uptake among Kenyan HIV-1-serodiscordant couples enrolled in an HIV-1 prevention trial
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2009-11)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a multipronged approach to promote dual contraceptive use by women within heterosexual HIV-1-serodiscordant partnerships. METHODS: For 213 HIV-1-serodiscordant couples in Thika, Kenya, ... -
Successful liver transplantation in a child with severe portopulmonary hypertension treated with epoprostenol
(Divisions of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Transplant Surgery, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of CaliforniaDivision of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CaliforniaDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, PO Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenya, 2005)No Abstract -
Successful management of peripartum cardiomyopathy in a Kenyan setting: a case series
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare life-threatening condition occurring in previously healthy women with symptoms mimicking those of normal pregnancy and is associated with a high mortality rate. A high index of suspicion ... -
Successful resuscitation of a three month old child with intralipid infusion, presumed to have bupivacaine induced seizures and cardiovascular complications: case report
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2010-08)Anaesthetic agents used locally can be toxic especially if given as an inappropriate dose or route. Lipid infusion has been demonstrated in several animal models to successfully resuscitate bupivacaine induced toxicity. ... -
Sudden Death from Carcinoid Crisis during Image-Guided Biopsy of a Lung Mass.
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Sudden loss of vision without previous symptoms. 58-year-old patient with sudden and painless loss of vision of the right eye]
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Sugar consumption and dental caries experience in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: There have been claims that dental caries experience and prevalence in Kenya has been increasing as a result of increased sugar consumption. A review of the literature in 1986 failed to link dental caries ... -
Suicidal behaviour among youths associated with psychopathology in both parents and youths attending outpatient psychiatric clinic in Kenya
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi,Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF),, 2013)BACKGROUND: Suicide is a major cause of death among youths particularly with psychiatric, alcohol abuse and substance abuse disorders. There are relatively few studies on the relationship between psychiatric and substance ... -
Suicidal Ideation among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with suicidal ideation among youth living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Analyses are based on cross-sectional survey data, collected in 2014, of a convenience ... -
Sulphadoxinel/pyrimethamine tablet products on the Kenyan market: Quality Concerns
(2000)Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine tablets preparations were recently made the first line antimalarial drug. In response to reports on falciparum malaria resistance to such products, sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets in Kenya were ... -
summary of research findings on nutritious and risk factors for vulnerability of old people in Africa
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Sunscreen products: Rationale for use, formulation development and regulatory considerations.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The association of sunrays with skin damage have been known since medieval times. The description of the electromagnetic spectrum facilitated the identification of the ultraviolet light spectrum as being responsible for ... -
Superficial spreading malignant melanoma with neurosarcomatous metastasis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Pathology, 1986)A case of neurosarcomatous nodal metastasis of superficial spreading malignant melanoma, without primary site desmoplasia or sarcomatous changes, is reported. Of particular interest regarding the metastasis are: the ... -
Superficial temporal artery among Kenyans: pattern of branching and its relation to pericranial structures.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-02)The superficial temporal artery, one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery, is used for temporoparietal, parieto-occipital flaps and forehead flaps in reconstructive surgery. The topographic anatomy of ...