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Estimating incidence of vision-reducing cataract in Africa: a new model with implications for program targets.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-12)
OBJECTIVE:
To estimate the incidence of vision-reducing cataract in sub-Saharan Africa and use these data to calculate cataract surgical rates (CSR) needed to eliminate blindness and visual impairment due to cataract.
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Determinants of failure to access care in mothers referred to HIV treatment programs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background. As prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs and HIV treatment programs rapidly expand in parallel, it is important to determine factors that influence the transition of HIV-infected ...
Variaciones en el Patrón de Ramificación del Tronco Celíaco en una Población de Kenia
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
The celiac trunk is the major source of blood supply to the supracolic abdominal
compartment. Usually, it branches into the splenic, common hepatic and left gastric arteries
to supply this region. It has however been ...
Burkitt lymphoma versus diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a practical approach
(2010-06)
Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lymphoid tumours as an 'aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma', characterized by a high degree of proliferation of the malignant ...
Harlequin ichthyosis in an African child: case report.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
Severe congenital skin abnormalities are a rare event. This case is unique in that it is a case of harlequin ichthyosis in sub-sahara Africa in a child of African origin and elaborates the challenges faced in its management. ...
Illness during pregnancy and bacterial vaginosis are associated with in-utero HIV-1 transmission
(University of Nairobi., 2010-01)
HIV-1 transmission in utero accounts for 20-30% of vertical transmission events in breast-feeding populations. In a prospective study of 463 HIV-1-infected mothers and infants, illness during pregnancy was associated with ...
Enzymatic oil extraction and positional analysis of w-3 fatty acids in Nile perch and salmon heads.
(2010)
PUFA from oil extracted from Nile perch viscera were enriched by selective enzymatic esterification ofthe free fatty acids (FFA) or by hydrolysis of ethyl esters of the fatty acids from the oil (FA-EE).Quantitative analysis ...
CCR5, RANTES, and SDF-1 polymorphisms and mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission
(2010)
Among 288 HIV-1-infected, breastfeeding women who received zidovudine prophylaxis and were followed with their infants in Nairobi, we found no associations between maternal genetic polymorphisms in CCR5 (59029G/A, 59353T/C, ...
Oral health seeking behaviuour of persons living with hiv at two comprehensive care centers in Kenya
(2010)
There is limited research on oral health seeking behavior in the Sub-
saharan Africa. The few existing reports show very low utilization of oral health care services. The objective of this study was to assess the oral ...
Locating the arcuate line of Douglas: is it of surgical relevance?
(2010-01)
Ventral hernia formation is a common complication of rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap harvest. The site and extent of harvest of the flap are known contributing factors. Therefore, an accurate location of the arcuate ...