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Cc868t Single nucleotide polymorphism and HIV Type 1 Disease progression among postpartum women in Kenya
(2012)
The C868T single nucleotide polymorphism in the CD4 receptor encodes an amino acid substitution of tryptophan
for arginine in the third domain. Previous studies suggest that C868T increases the risk of HIV-1
acquisition; ...
A strategy to increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants in Kenya
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2012)
Objective: To increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants (SEAs) in Kenyan health facili¬ties, with assistance from traditional birth attendants (TBAs). MetllOds: In the Yatta district of Kenya, TEAs ...
Psychiatric morbidity among HIV-infected children and adolescents in a resource-poor Kenyan urban community
(2012)
The course of HIV / AIDS in children has been transformed from an acute to a chronic one with the advent of Anti-Retroviral Therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of psychiatric morbidity ...
The association between alcohol dependence and depression before and after treatment for alcohol dependence
(2012)
The presence of depression in alcohol-dependent persons is likely to influence treatment process and outcomes. Identification of depression is important though not every depressed alcohol-dependent person requires treatment ...
Sex variations in the structure of human atrioventricular annuli
(2012-02)
Atrioventricular annuli are important in haemodynamic flexibility, competence, and support for tricuspid and mitral valves. The anatomical features of the annuli, such as circumference, organisation of connective tissue ...
Helicobacter pylori eradication: A randomised comparative trial of 7-day versus 14-day triple therapy.
(2012)
Background. Helicobacter pylori is associated with several upper gastrointestinal conditions including chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric malignancy. Proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapies are ...
Measurement of mucosal biomarkers in a phase 1 trial of intravaginal 3% StarPharma LTD 7013 gel (VivaGel) to assess expanded safety
(2012)
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the 3% StarPharma LTD 7013 gel (VivaGel) on mucosal immune markers hypothesized to be associated with HIV-1 acquisition.
Phase 1, placebo-controlled, randomized, ...
Patient satisfaction with integrated HIV and antenatal care services in rural Kenya.
(2012)
A cluster randomized controlled trial was initiated in Kenya to determine if full integration (FI) of HIV care, including HAART, into antenatal care (ANC) clinics improves health outcomes among HIV-infected women and exposed ...
Inositol hexaphosphate increases mucin loss from the digestive tract of ducks.
(2012)
The effects of different forms of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6, phytate) on mucin excretion from the digestive tract of ducks were investigated. Forty-eight ten-wk-old male ducks were grouped by weight into eight blocks of ...
Patient safety in developing countries: retrospective estimation of scale and nature of harm to patients in hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2012-03)
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the frequency and nature of adverse events to patients in selected hospitals in developing or transitional economies.
DESIGN:
Retrospective medical record review of hospital admissions during 2005 ...