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The ATM Tumour Suppressor Gene Is Down-regulated In EBV-associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
(2009)
A micro-array analysis using biopsies from patients with EBV-positive undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and from cancer-free controls revealed down-regulation of tumour suppressor genes (TSG) not previously ...
Dietary micronutrients are associated with higher cognitive function gains among primary school children in rural Kenya
(2009)
With the exception of iodine and Fe, there is still very limited information on the effect of micronutrients on cognitive function, especially among school-age children. The present analysis evaluates the relationship ...
Association of attitudes and beliefs towards antiretroviral therapy with HIV-seroprevalence in the general population of Kisumu, Kenya.
(2009)
Since antiretroviral therapy (ART) became available in the developed world, the prevalence of unprotected sex and the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV have increased. We hypothesized that a similar ...
HIV testing men in the antenatal setting: understanding male non-disclosure.
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2009)
Prevention of infant HIV is a powerful incentive for maternal HIV diagnosis and an opportunity to increase male HIV testing and disclosure of HIV status within couples. We examined male HIV disclosure in couples who attended ...
Influence of operator/assistant experiences of survival rate of proximal ART restorations
(University of Nairobi,, 2009)
Effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy and development of drug resistance in HIV-1 infected patients in Mombasa, Kenya
(2009)
Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is increasing in resource-limited settings (RLS) and can
successfully reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. However, virologic failure and
development of viral drug resistance ...
Treatment and Outcome of Herniated intervertebral Disk in A Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disk (PID) disease can be managed conservatively or surgically with different outcomes. Objective: The present study aimed at assessing the management and outcomes of slipped ...
Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents/guardians of pre-school children in Moshi, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 2009)
Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of the parents/guardians of pre-school children in Moshi, Tanzania.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, ...
Association of the gene polymorphisms IFN-gamma +874, IL-13 -1055 and IL-4 -590 with patterns of reinfection with Schistosoma mansoni.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
BACKGROUND:
The immunologic findings that most consistently correlate with resistance in human schistosomiasis are high levels of IgE and low levels of IgG4. We have genotyped gene and promoter polymorphisms of cytokines ...
Reduced susceptibility to praziquantel among naturally occurring Kenyan isolates of Schistosoma mansoni
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
BACKGROUND:
The near exclusive use of praziquantel (PZQ) for treatment of human schistosomiasis has raised concerns about the possible emergence of drug-resistant schistosomes.
METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:
We measured ...