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Frequency and role of hepatitis-C virus and type II cryoglobulinemia in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
(2004)
BACKGROUND: Many studies have claimed a major role of chronic hepatitis-C virus (HCV) infection in immune-mediated diseases such as membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN). Chronic HCV infection is also known to ...
Too young to take over: - the hidden face of HIV/AIDS : orphans and vulnerable children from a Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Khat (Catha edulis)-induced apoptosis is inhibited by antagonists of caspase-1 and -8 in human leukaemia cells.
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-11)
Khat chewing is a widespread habit that has a deep-rooted sociocultural tradition in Africa and the Middle East. The biological effects of khat are inadequately investigated and controversial. For the first time, we show ...
Detection of novel organisms associated with salpingitis, by use of 16S rDNA polymerase chain reaction.
(University of Washington, 2004)
Although Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are established causes of salpingitis, the majority of cases have no known etiology. We used broad-range 16S rDNA polymerase chain reaction to identify novel, possibly ...
Oral Health Status of an Elderly Population in Dagoretti, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ...
Anatomical site predilections of non-hodgkin's lymphoma in human immunodeficiency virus infection:a report on 54 cases.
(2004)
Objective: To identify and describe the primary anatomic sites of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma arising in the setting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection. Design: Prospective (ongoing) study.
Setting: Kenyatta National ...
AIDS-associated cancer in developing nations
(2004)
Purpose of review
With the emergence of the highly active antiretroviral therapy era, It is apparent that the Incidence of Kapost sarcoma, in particular, and lymphoma In patients with AIDS is declining, especially In ...
Characterization Of Protein-protein Interactions Between The Nucleocapsid Protein And Membrane Protein Of The Sars Coronavirus.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-10)
The human coronavirus, associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV), was identified and molecularly characterized in 2003. Sequence analysis of the virus indicates that there is only 20% amino acid (aa) ...
Review Article: Planning in emergencies and disasters
(2004)
In surgery, emergencies are a common occurrence. Management of surgical emergencies is a component of surgical training - although this mainly comprises the clinical aspect of it. A disaster is a large-scale emergency and ...
A human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) clade A vaccine in clinical trials: stimulation of HIV-specific T-cell responses by DNA and recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) vaccines in humans.
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-04)
The immunogenicities of candidate DNA- and modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA)-vectored human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccines were evaluated on their own and in a prime-boost regimen in phase I clinical trials in ...