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The detection of cytomegalovirus DNA in maternal plasma is associated with mortality in HIV-1 infected women and their infants
(2009)
Objective—Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in healthy neonates and individuals
with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). The objective of this study was to determine whether
the detection of CMV DNA (CMV ...
Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in blood donors at the national blood transfusion centre, nairobi
(2009-12)
BACKGROUND:
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in susceptible patients is associated with serious morbidity and a high mortality. Transmission of cytomegalovirus infection through blood transfusion is markedly reduced by ...
Radiation synovectomy: treatment option for haemophilia patients with chronic haemarthrosis: a review
(2009-12)
BACKGROUND:
Ablation of the synovium with radiopharmaceuticals, referred to as radiation synovectomy, (RS), has emerged as a simple affordable and safe procedure that is highly effective in preventing chronic disabling ...
Clinico-pathologic characteristics and treatment outcomes in children with neuroblastoma at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(2009-12)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine clinical-pathologic characteristics, treatment modalities and treatment outcomes of children diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
DESIGN:
Cross-sectional descriptive study based on secondary data from ...
Clients' Perception of HIV/AIDS Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCt) Services in Nairobi, Kenya
(2009)
Objective: To assess clients' perception of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services in Nairobi, Kenya. Methodology and results: Data was collected through self administered client exit questionnaires given to willing ...
Gestation thytoxicosis associated with emesis in early pregnancy
(2009-02)
Objectives: To determine the thyroid profile and the prevalence of gestational
thyrotoxicosis among women with emesis during early pregnancy.
Design: A descriptive cross - sectional study.
Setting: Kenyatta National ...
Clade specific evolution mediated by HLA-B*57/5801 in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 Clade A1 p24
(2009)
HLA-B*57-mediated selection pressure leads to a typical escape pathway in human immunodeficiency virus
type 1 (HIV-1) CD8 epitopes such as TW10. Whether this T242N pathway is shared by all clades remains
unknown. We ...
Pit and fissure sealants: knowledge, attitude and use by dentists in Nairobi
(2009)
Objective: To study the Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants by Dentists in Nairobi. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which was done between May and June 1999. ...
Sources of resillience among kenyan youth newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the nairobi slum of kibera: Implications for intervetion
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)
Adolescents and young adults who are living with HIV in Kenya comprise a growing percentage of the population. Currently, youth (ages 15-35) represent 38% of the Kenyan population, yet over 60% of new HIV infections occur ...
Oral health knowledge attitude practices and caries experience among 10-12year olds in childrens homes
(2009)
The objective was to determine knowledge, attitude, practices and caries experience for 10- 12 year aids in two children's homes. The results showed 33(63%) of the children were able to identify tooth decay as a disease ...