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Assessment of the Safety and Immunogenicity of 2 Novel Vaccine Platforms for HIV-1 Prevention: A Randomized Trial
(2016)
Background: A prophylactic HIV-1 vaccine is a global health priority.
Objective: To assess a novel vaccine platform as a prophylactic HIV-1 regimen.
Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Both ...
Risk factors for ocular surface squamous Neoplasia in Kenya: a case-control study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine modifiable risk factors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) in Kenya using disease-free controls.
METHODS:
Adults with conjunctival lesions were recruited at four eye care centres in ...
Mobile based MHGAP-IG depression screening in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
We aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of depression using mobile based mental health Global Action Programme Intervention guide (mhGAP-IG) in remote health care settings where most priority mental health ...
Epidemiological patterns and correlates of mental disorders among orphans and vulnerable children under institutional care.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Purpose
The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence, comorbidity and socio-demographic correlates of common mental disorders among orphan and vulnerable children (OVCs) in residential care.
Methods
The ...
Improving education, policy and research in mental health worldwide: the role of the wpa collaborating centres
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The WPA, within its 2014‐2017 Action Plan1, established a network of Collaborating Centres to develop innovative initiatives on education, policy and research in mental health. The aim of this network is to create repositories ...
Haematological parameters in chronic myeloid leukaemia as determinants of clinical manifestations in this disease
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients commonly complain of abdominal swelling and pain. Presentations like hearing loss, visual impairment and priapism are rare and poorly understood. We aimed to relate ...
Molecular characterization of fluoroquinolone resistance genes in isolates obtained from patients with diarrhea in Machakos district hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Diarrhea caused by Enterobacteriaceae such as Shigella species and Escherichia coli (E. coli) is endemic throughout the world, and is one of the most important causes of global childhood mortality and morbidity. ...
Is cadaveric dissection vital in anatomy education? Perceptions of 1st and 2nd year medical students
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: The use of innovative ways of teaching anatomy as well as shortage of cadavers for dissection have raised questions as to whether dissection should continue to be used in teaching anatomy. This study aimed ...
Male partner participation in antenatal clinic services is associated with improved Hiv-free survival among infants in Nairobi, Kenya: a prospective cohort study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVE:
This prospective study investigated the relationship between male antenatal clinic (ANC) involvement and infant HIV-free survival.
METHODS:
From 2009 to 2013, HIV-infected pregnant women were enrolled ...
Daily co-trimoxazole prophylaxis to prevent mortality in children with complicated severe acute malnutrition: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Children with complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a greatly increased risk of mortality from infections while in hospital and after discharge. In HIV-infected children, mortality and admission ...