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Postpartum metabolic syndrome and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein after gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a biomarker of chronic inflammation and an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease overall ...
Psychosocial Factors, Condomless Sex, and Detectable Viral Load in HIV-Positive Women in Serodiscordant Couples in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This prospective study of HIV-positive Kenyan women in serodiscordant couples examined relationships between psychosocial factors, viral suppression, and condomless sex. Participants were screened for alcohol use disorders ...
Zika Virus Circulates at Low Levels in Western and Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Zika virus (ZIKV) was discovered over 70 years ago in East Africa, but little is known about its circulation and pathogenesis there.
Methods: We screened 327 plasma samples collected 2-12 months after febrile ...