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Determination of midazolam and its major metabolite 1'-hydroxymidazolam by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray mass spectrometry in plasma from children
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
We have developed a sensitive, selective and reproducible reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) for the simultaneous quantification ...
Determination of lorazepam in plasma from children by high-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A simple, sensitive, selective, and reproducible reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method with UV detection was developed for the determination of lorazepam (LZP) in human plasma, using oxazepam ...
Sex-specific performance of routine TB diagnostic tests
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
SETTING:
City Council Chest Clinic, Nairobi, Kenya.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine to what extent the performance of smear microscopy is responsible for sex differences in notification rates.
METHODOLOGY:
Three sputum ...
Cross-clade CD8(+) T-cell responses with a preference for the predominant circulating clade
(University of Nairobi, 2005-11)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) genetic diversity is a major impediment to the design of a successful vaccine. Even if an HIV vaccine is proven effective, it remains to be seen whether this protection will extend to ...
Earth-eating and reinfection with intestinal helminths among pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya.
(2005)
We conducted a longitudinal study among 827 pregnant women in Nyanza Province, western Kenya, to determine the effect of earth-eating on geohelminth reinfection after treatment. The women were recruited at a gestational ...
Topical quinolone vs. antiseptic for treating chronic suppurative otitis media: a randomized controlled trial.
(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 ...
Formulation and Evaluation of Tenoxicam Niosomes
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This study aimed at investigating the influence of varying proportions of the surfactant span 60, cholesterol and dicetylphosphate on the morphology, particle size distribution, entrapment efficiency and in vitro drug ...
Paediatric dental injuries at Kenyatta N. Hospital.
(University of Nairobi., 2005)
Four hundred and forty-six children attending nursery schools in Nairobi were examined for caries and gingivitis. Assessment of social class was based on the occupation of the head of the child's household. Amongst 3-year-old ...
Focus On Delay As A Strategy For Care Designs And Evaluation Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers In Developing Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2005-12)
Background: While Foot Care Services For Diabetic Patients Are Necessary If Limb Morbidity And Wastage Are To Be Reduced, They May Not Be Sufficient. Even When The Few Service Centers And Personnel That Are Available Appear ...
Increased risk of HIV in women experiencing physical partner violence in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2005)
As part of a study on etiology of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among 520 women presenting at the STI clinic in Nairobi, data on partner violence and its correlates were analyzed. Prevalence of lifetime physical ...