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Role of Governmental and Non-governmental organizations in mitigation of stigma and discrimination among hiv/aids persons in Kibera, Kenya
(2008-04)
Objective: This study assessed the role of goyunmental and no n-govcrnmcntal organizations in mitigation of stigma and discrimination among people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in informal settlements of Kibcra. ...
Toll-like receptor expression and responsiveness are increased in viraemic HIV-1 infection
(2008)
Toll-like receptors (TLR) are important in pathogen recognition and may play a role in HIV disease. We evaluated the effect of chronic untreated and treated HIV-1 infection on systemic TLR expression and TLR signalling. ...
Combined chemical micro-abrasion and bleaching technique in the management of enamel flourotic stains
(2008)
Objective: To remove or modify fluorotic enamel stains using a combined chemical micro-abrasion and bleaching technique. Design: An in-vivo study was carried out. A sample of 21 participants was randomly selected from ...
Human leukocyte antigen-DQ alleles and haplotypes and their associations with resistance and susceptibility to HIV-1 infection
(2008)
Objectives: To determine the association of DQ antigens with resistance and susceptibility
to HIV-1.
Design: Despite repeated exposure to HIV-1, a subset of women in the Pumwani Sex
Worker cohort established in Nairobi, ...
Pattern of head and neck malignant neoplasms in HIV-infected patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008-10)
HIV-infected patients face a greater risk of developing malignant disease. The most commonly reported neoplasms of the head and neck region include Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). There is also an ...
Paediatric HIV-infection associated oral Karposi\'s Sarcome - a report of two cases
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Methodological considerations in implementing the WHO Global Survey for Monitoring Maternal and Perinatal Health
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To set up a global system for monitoring maternal and perinatal health in 54 countries worldwide.
METHODS:
The WHO Global Survey for Monitoring Maternal and Perinatal Health was implemented through a ...
Edge Strength Of Resin-composite Margins.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVES: Marginal integrity is a major clinical problem in restorative dentistry. The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of an edge strength measurement device in an in vitro test to determine the force ...
HIV-neutralizing immunoglobulin A and HIV-specific proliferation are independently associated with reduced HIV acquisition in Kenyan sex workers.
(University of Nairobi,, 2008-03)
OBJECTIVES:
HIV-neutralizing immunoglobulin A (IgA) and HIV-specific cellular immunity have been described in highly exposed, persistently seronegative (HEPS) individuals, but well controlled studies have not been performed. ...