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Minimal cross-infection risk through Icare rebound tonometer probes: a useful tool for IOP-screenings in developing countries
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
Aims
Recently, a new rebound tonometer has been introduced into the market, which might be useful for glaucoma screenings in developing countries. Disposable probes, that are potentially reusable, are recommended ...
HPLC method for determination of rifaximin in human plasma using tandem mass spectrometry detection.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The present study was aimed at developing a simple, sensitive, and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the quantification of rifaximin in human plasma using rifaximin D6 as internal standard. ...
Cosmetics–Quality and safety concerns
(2010)
The term cosmetic is used to refer to a range of beauty products which include skin-care creams,
shampoo, lotions, powders, perfumes, facial make up, lipsticks, finger nail and toe nail polishes, hair
colours, etc. A ...
A comparative study to screen dementia and APOE genotypes in an ageing East African population
(2010)
Previous studies have established cross-cultural methods to screen for ageing- related dementia and susceptibility genes, in particular Alzheimer’s disease (AD) among the Canadian Cree, African Americans and Yoruba in ...
Abundant Expression of HIV Target Cells and C-Type Lectin Receptors in the Foreskin Tissue of Young Kenyan Men
(2010)
A biological explanation for the reduction in HIV-1 (HIV) acquisition after male circumcision may be that removal of the foreskin reduces the number of target cells for HIV. The expression of potential HIV target cells and ...
Paromomycin for the Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Sudan: A Randomized, Open-Label, Dose-Finding Study
(2010)
Background
A recent study has shown that treatment of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) with the standard dose of 15 mg/kg/day of paromomycin sulphate (PM) for 21 days was not efficacious in patients in Sudan. We therefore ...
Adherence to national guidelines in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
(2010)
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) contributes to over 90% of the paediatric HIV infections. The national PMTCT guidelines make recommendations for specific interventions to reduce ...
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus Infection by Penile Site in Uncircumcised Kenyan Men
(2010)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence was estimated from 2,705 sexually active, uncircumcised, human immunodeficiency virus seronegative men aged 17–28 years in Kisumu, Kenya. HPV prevalence was 51.1% (95% confidence ...
Evaluation and histological maturation characteristics of fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma: a case series
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Fibrous dysplasia (FD) and ossifying fibroma (OF) are benign fibro-osseous lesions (FOLS) that are generally considered to be separate entities distinguishable by histologic and radiographic features. The ...
Superficial temporal artery among Kenyans: pattern of branching and its relation to pericranial structures.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
The superficial temporal artery, one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery, is used for temporoparietal, parieto-occipital flaps and forehead flaps in reconstructive surgery. The topographic anatomy of ...