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Mechanism of anemia in schistosoma mansoni-infected school children in Western Kenya
(2012-11)
A better understanding of the mechanism of anemia associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection might provide useful information on how treatment programs are implemented to minimize schistosomiasis-associated morbidity ...
Compositions comprising and methods of using inhibitors of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2
(2012)
Pharmaceutical dosage forms useful for improving the cardiovascular and/or metabolic health of patients, particularly those suffering from type 2 diabetes, are disclosed, as well as methods of their manufacture
Maternal and infant antiretroviral regimens to prevent postnatal HIV-1 transmission: 48-week follow-up of the BAN randomised controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-06)
BACKGROUND:
In resource-limited settings where no safe alternative to breastfeeding exists, WHO recommends that antiretroviral prophylaxis be given to either HIV-infected mothers or infants throughout breastfeeding. We ...
Characteristics of caregivers and households practicing bottle-feeding in Kisumu East district.(Report)
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)
There is documented evidence of increased risk of infant mortality in formula-fed versus breast-fed infants and young children. The potential danger especially in resource-poor settings with poor water and sanitation ...
Effect of Education of Primary Health Care Workers on HIV-related Oral Lesions in Nairobi East District
(2012)
An estimated 90% of HIV-infected people are likely to develop oral lesions in the course of HIV infection. Oro-pharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), an early marker for HIV-infection, can be diagnosed during an oral examination ...
Vitamin A content of traditional leafy vegetables consumed by the Luo people of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-01-03)
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) causes numerous health problems in developing countries, including the sub-Saharan Africa. VAD is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children, and also affects lactating mothers ...
Global Risk Assessment in Resource Constrained Countries: Kenya Heart and Sole
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)
Eileen M, Stuart-Shor, PhD, APN, FPCNA, FAHA, FAAN, Jacob K. Kariuki, RN, BSN, Joelle Chateauneuf, RN, MS, ANP, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Samuel Kimani, RN, MSc, BScN, Anna K. Karani, PhD, MA, BScN, DAN, RN/M/CHN, ...
19-year Audit of BenignJaw Tumours and Tumour-like Lesions in a Teaching Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Background: The diversity of benign jaw tumours may cause difficulty in a correct diagnosis and insti-tution of an appropriate treatment. Data on the prevalence of these tumours is scarce from the Afri-can continent. We ...
Patient attrition between diagnosis with HIV in Pregnancy-related services and long-term HIV care and Treatment services in Kenya: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Background: There has been little attention, until recently, to linking women who test HIV positive in pregnancy-related services to long-term HIV care and treatment services.
Methods: A retrospective review of routine ...
Linking women who test HIV-positive in pregnancy-related services to long-term HIV care and treatment services: a systematic review
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Objectives To quantify attrition between women testing HIV-positive in pregnancy-related services and accessing long-term HIV care and treatment services in low- or middle-income countries and to explore the reasons ...