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HLA class I associations with rates of HIV-1 seroconversion and disease progression in the Pumwani Sex Worker Cohort.
(2013)
Class I human leukocyte antigens (HLA) play an important role in the adaptive immune response by presenting antigens to CD8+ T cells. Studies have reported that several HLA class I alleles are associated with differential ...
The management of children with Kaposi sarcoma in resource limited settings
(2013-04)
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is common where HIV infection is endemic. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced the incidence in well-resourced settings but in some parts of the world access to ART is delayed. These recommendations ...
Management of avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH) in sickle cell disease
(2013)
Sickle cell disease manifests itself in various forms the worst of which is sickle cell crisis. Among tissues most affected is bone with avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) being the most chronic and debilitating. ...
Mucosal Serpin A1 And A3 Levels In Hiv Highly Exposed Sero-negative Women Are Affected By The Menstrual Cycle And Hormonal Contraceptives But Are Independent Of Epidemiological Confounders.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-01)
OBJECTIVE:
Serpins (serine protease inhibitors) are associated with protection against HIV infection. Here, we characterized mucosal serpin expression in the genital tract of HIV highly exposed sero-negative (HESN) women ...
An Analysis Of The Pattern Of Findings On The Mediastinum In The Computerised Tomography Chest In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The purpose of this paper is to assess the pattern of findings in the Mediastinum in Computersied Tomography chest based on a study of major hospitals in Kenya. CT Scan chest was performed in patients suspected to have ...
Morphometric parameters of Kenyan adult mandibles
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: The mandible has a horizontal U-shaped body which is continuous at it posterior end with a pair of vertical rami forming the lower part of the facial skeleton. Knowledge of mandibular dimension is an important ...
Palpable discrete breast masses in young women: Two of the components of the modified triple test may be adequate.
(2013)
Background. Palpable breast masses in young women, though usually benign, are a common source of anxiety. Current practice is assessment using the modified triple test (MTT). This entails clinical breast examination (CBE), ...
HLA-B*57 versus HLA-B*81 in HIV-1 Infection: Slow and Steady Wins the Race?
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Misclassification of Plasmodium infections by conventional microscopy and the impact of remedial training on the proficiency of laboratory technicians in species identification
(2013)
Malaria diagnosis is largely dependent on the demonstration of parasites in stained blood films by
conventional microscopy. Accurate identification of the infecting Plasmodium species relies on detailed examination
of ...
Defensive Medicine: Effect on Costs, Quality, and Access to Healthcare
(2013)
Defensive medicine occurs when doctors deviate from sound medical practice in an attempt to minimize the possibility of malpractice liability. According to Studdert et al. (2005) the practice of defensive medicine affects ...