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Timing of breast milk HIV-1 transmission: a meta-analysis
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2001-02): To define the frequency and timing of breast milk transmission of HIV-1. DESIGN: Meta-analysis of data abstracted from published literature. SUBJECTS: Participants in prospective cohort studies of MTCT ... -
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(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Tissue distribution and excretion of radioactively labelled compounds in the Wistar rat after administration of [N-methyl-14C]-erythromycin A
(1987)Tissue distribution and excretion of radioactively labelled compounds was studied in the Wistar rat after i.v. administration of [N-methyl-14C]-erythromycin A. Whole-body autoradiography and liquid scintillation counting ... -
Tissue distribution and excretion of radioactivity in the Wistar rat after administration of (N-methyl-14c) erythromycin A.Eur.J.Drug Metab Pharm 14(1):7-14
(University of Nairobi, 1989)No abstract available -
Tobacco consumption among primary school teachers in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2001)OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent, pattern and the attendant risk factors of cigarette smoking and tobacco consumption among primary school teachers in Nairobi. DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional study. SETTING: The ... -
Tobacco Use Disorder
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 1990) -
''Tolfenamic Acid And Ibuprofen In Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Double-blind Cross Over Study''
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1981) -
Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) 9 polymorphism is associated with increased Epstein-Barr virus and Cytomegalovirus acquisition in HIV-exposed infants.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Polymorphisms in the Toll-Like Receptor (TLR9) 1635 locus have been associated with HIV-1 acquisition and progression. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) acquisition were compared between Kenyan HIV-exposed ... -
Toll-like receptor expression and responsiveness are increased in viraemic HIV-1 infection
(2008)Toll-like receptors (TLR) are important in pathogen recognition and may play a role in HIV disease. We evaluated the effect of chronic untreated and treated HIV-1 infection on systemic TLR expression and TLR signalling. ... -
Toll-like receptor gene variants and bacterial vaginosis among HIV-1 infected and uninfected African women.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal syndrome associated with altered microflora that increases the risk of preterm delivery and acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. The cause of BV is unknown although ... -
Toll-like receptor variants are associated with infant HIV-1 acquisition and peak plasma HIV-1 RNA level
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Objective: We evaluated the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TLRs with infant HIV-1 acquisition and viral control. Design: Infant HIV-1 outcomes were assessed in a Kenyan perinatal HIV-1 ... -
Toluidine blue 0.05% vital staining for the diagnosis of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)IMPORTANCE: Clinical features are unreliable for distinguishing ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) from benign conjunctival lesions. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adverse effects, accuracy, and interobserver ... -
Too young to take over: - the hidden face of HIV/AIDS : orphans and vulnerable children from a Kenyan perspective
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Toothbrush/ abrasion rates of modified glass ionomer restoratives in-vitro
(2000)Modified glass ionomer restoratives are employed in conservation of abrasion cavities, and hence the characterisation of toothbrush abrasion is clinically important. The aim was to evaluate this parameter, for; resin, ... -
Toothbrush/Abrasion rates of modified glass Ionomer Restoratives In-vitro
(Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Nairobi Dental HospitalBiomaterials Science Unit, University of Manchester Dental School., 2000-06)Modified glass ionomer restoratives are employed in conservation of abrasion cavities, and hence the characterisation of toothbrush abrasion is clinically important. The aim was to evaluate this parameter, for; resin, ... -
Topic: Inguinal Hernia - Influence of guidelines on daily practice.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04) -
Topical Fluorouracil After Surgery For Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia In Kenya: A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Background Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is an aggressive eye tumour particularly affecting people with HIV in Africa. Primary treatment is surgical excision; however, tumour recurrence is common. We assessed ... -
Topical Microbicides For Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Infections
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background Two decades of research on topical microbicides for prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have had limited success. However, new microbicide randomised controlled trial (RCT) data have recently ... -
Topical penile microbicide use by men to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis in sex partners: a randomized clinical trial
(2011)Bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurs frequently after metronidazole treatment. This randomized, single-masked clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of topical application of 62% ethyl alcohol in emollient gel (gel) to the penis ... -
Topical quinolone vs. antiseptic for treating chronic suppurative otitis media: a randomized controlled trial.
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2005-02)OBJECTIVE: To compare a topical quinolone antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) with a cheaper topical antiseptic (boric acid) for treating chronic suppurative otitis media in children. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING ...