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Biodegradability of Poly (lactic acid), Preparation and Characterization of PLA/Gum Arabic Blends
(2008)
In this study, the biodegradation of PLA films using microorganisms from Lake Bogoria (Kenya) were investigated. The biodegradation tests done using certain strains of thermophilic bacteria showed faster biodegradation ...
CRC surgery trends in Kenya, 1993-2005
(2008)
BACKGROUND:
CRC (CRC) rates are low but increasing in Africa. Data on detection, treatment, and outcome are scarce.
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the presentation, treatment, and outcome pattern of ...
An evaluation of the combined effect of Communication and statutory policy
(2008)
The objectives of the study were to establish the impact of Information, Education and
Communication in reducing the abuse of tobacco; determine the impact of regulatory
control on smoking behaviour of Nairobi residents; ...
Sharing mental health research resources in Africa - the place of all inclusive consortia
(2008-02)
It is now generally evident that the prevalence rates of various mental disorders in Africa are similar if not identical to those found in the West. Poverty and the relative deficiency of
human resources are compounding ...
Quality of some pharmacutical products manufactured in Kenya
(2008)
Samples of pharmaceutical products were obtained from local industries and retail outlets and evaluated with respect to six quality-indicating parameters, namely content, uniformity of weight, uniformity of diameter, ...
Improvement of vaginal health for Kenyan women at risk for acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1: results of a randomized trial
(2008)
BACKGROUND:
Vaginal infections are common and have been associated with increased risk for acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).
METHODS:
We conducted a randomized trial of directly observed oral ...
Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of six protease inhibitors using a polymer column
(2008)
A liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of six human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors, indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir, nelfinavir and lopinavir, VI as developed and ...
A prospective study of risk factors for bacterial vaginosis in HIV-1-seronegative African women
(2008)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is common and has been associated with increased HIV-1 susceptibility. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for BV in African women at high risk for acquiring HIV-1.
We conducted ...
The Pattern of breast diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2008-06)
Objective: To determine the pattern of breast diseases.
Design: Retrospective descriptive study.
Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), a University Teaching and National Referral Hospital.
Patients: One thousand ...
Risk compensation is not associated with male circumcision in Kisumu, Kenya: a multi-faceted assessment of men enrolled in a randomized controlled trial
(2008)
BACKGROUND:
Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have confirmed that male circumcision (MC) significantly reduces acquisition of HIV-1 infection among men. The objective of this study was to perform a comprehensive, ...