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A pilot study assessing the prognostic value of CK18 and nDNA biomarkers in severe sepsis patients.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-03)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Severe sepsis and septic shock have posed significant treatment challenges for many years. Recently, a number of circulating apoptosis biomarkers have emerged, such as full-length and caspase-cleaved ...
Reference values for some renal function parameters for adult population in north-rift valley, kenya.
(PMC, 2012)
A population based, cross-sectional study was carried out at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in collaboration with the Regional Blood Transfusion Center, North Rift. 367 participants (211 males and 156 females) were ...
The causes, treatment, and outcome of acute heart failure in 1006 Africans from 9 countries.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012-10)
BACKGROUND:
Acute heart failure (AHF) in sub-Saharan Africa has not been well characterized. Therefore, we sought to describe the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of patients admitted with AHF in sub-Saharan ...
A prospective review of acute coronary syndromes in an urban hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Shavadia J, Yonga G, Otieno H.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012-07)
OBJECTIVES:
To determine the epidemiology of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in sub-Saharan Africa.
METHODS:
A prospective survey was carried out of all patients with a diagnosis of ACS who were admitted to the critical ...
Probiotics, prebiotics infant formula use in preterm or low birth weight infants: a systematic review.
(2012)
BACKGROUND:
Previous reviews (2005 to 2009) on preterm infants given probiotics or prebiotics with breast milk or mixed feeds focused on prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, sepsis and diarrhea. This review assessed ...
Non-expression of androgen receptors in the carotid intimal medial zone
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Androgens and oestrogens have been implicated in the noted gender differences in the increasing intimal
medial thickness. Oestrogens are protective in females while the role of androgens as male disadvantage
remains in ...
The influence of antiretroviral therapy on the QTc interval in an African cohort.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
"What took you so long?" The impact of PEPFAR on the expansion of HIV testing and counseling services in Africa.
(2012)
HIV testing and counseling services in Africa began in the early 1990s, with limited availability and coverage. Fears of stigma and discrimination, complex laboratory systems, and lack of available care and treatment ...
The Extent and Panacea for Drug Abuse and Indiscipline in Kenyan Schools
(Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012)
Drug abuse is indeed a menace in Kenyan schools requiring concerted efforts to overcome. This paper explores the extent of the menace, precipitating factors, effects on health and discipline of students and possible remedies ...
Changes in sexual behaviour among HIV-infected women in west and east Africa in the first 24 months after delivery.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-05)
OBJECTIVE:
Describe changes in sexual behaviour and determinants of unsafe sex among HIV-infected women in the 24 months after delivery.
DESIGN:
Cohort analysis nested within a prevention of mother-to-child transmission ...