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Interactions between schistosomiasis and human immunodeficiency virus in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Abstract
For the past ten years, we have been exploring the relationship between schistosomiasis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and how coinfection with both agents may affect the pathology and progression of ...
Prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and human immunodeficiency virus seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(2004-04)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis.
DESIGN:
Cross-sectional descriptive survey.
SETTING:
Kenyatta National ...
comparison of calculated and direct low density lipoprotein cholesterol determinations in a routine laboratory
(2004)
Background: Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations form the basis
for treatment guidelines established for hyperlipidaemic patients. LDL-C concentrations
are commonly calculated using the Friedwald ...
Quality Of Life: Aspects To Look For In Male Cancer Patients At A Referral Hospital In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Linking Research to Health Policy, in Improving Health Policy in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Inhibition of the hexokinase/hexose transporter region in the glycosomal membrane of bloodstream Trypanosoma brucei by oligomycin and digitonin
(University of Nairobi, 2004-12)
Glycolysis in bloodstream T. brucei is the sole source of energy and remains a favourable chemotherapeutic target. In furtherance of this, an attempt has been made to understand better the contribution of glucose, fructose, ...
Malaria morbidity among school children living in two areas of contrasting transmission in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2004-12)
Research in malaria-endemic areas is usually focused on malaria during early childhood. Less is known about malaria among older school age children. The incidence of clinical attacks of malaria was monitored, using active ...
Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy for benign uterine pathology: is it time to change?
(2004)
To determine the acceptability and outcome of laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy at the Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
DESIGN:
A retrospective case analysis.
SUBJECTS:
Two hundrend and twenty nine cases of ...