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Frequency and levels of autoantibodies in healthy adult Omanis
(University of Nairobi., 2003-12)
Background:
A previous pilot study showed a high frequency of anti-smooth muscle autoantibody in Omani blood donors and pregnant women. We conducted this larger-scale study to investigate the frequency and significance ...
Is the intrauterine device appropriate contraception for HIV-1-infected women?
(University of Nairobi, 2003-12-22)
Objective To assess whether the risk of complications is higher in HIV-1-infected women compared with non-infected women in the two years following insertion of the intrauterine contraceptive device.
Design Prospective ...
Spectrum of hemostatic derangements
(2003)
BACKGROUND: Hemostatic abnormalities have been reported in various hepatocellular diseases. We evaluated the hemostatic functions in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. METHODS: Biochemical liver function tests, and ...
Placental malaria and perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
(University of Nairobi., 2003-12)
Prevalence of placental malaria in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-infected and -uninfected women and the effect of placental malaria on genital shedding and perinatal transmission of HIV-1 were examined. Genital ...
Effects of theophylline administration and intracranial abnormalities on protective head turning response in preterm infants
(University of Nairobi,, 2003-04)
Objective: To determine effects of theophylline therapy for recurrent apnoea of prematurity and abnormal early (within the first 24 hours) cranial ultrasound abnormalities on protective neck turning response in preterm ...
Assessment Of Voluntary Counseling And Testing Centers In Kenya. Potential Demand, Acceptability, Readiness, And Feasibility Of Integrating Family Planning Services Into VCT
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Kenya continues to experience a high HIV prevalence rate on the order of 15%. A key intervention strategy for reducing the HIV prevalence is the promotion and provision of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services ...
Global: partnership. The effective PRIME II partnership model. Prioritizing the common good.
(University Of Nairobi, 2003)
Like many large USAID global projects, PRIME II is designed for implementation by a consortium of partners who bring a broad set of complementary skills and capacities rarely available from a single organization. This is ...
Influence Of Cigarette Smoking On Periodontal Status Among Adult Males In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ...
The Clinical Characteristics of Burkitt's Lymphoma seen in Kenyan Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
OBJECTIVE:
To document the clinical features of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) in the study population.
DESIGN:
Retrospective and prospective documentation of clinical details using a standard clinical assessment model.
SET ...
Immunogenetic correlates for Chlamydia trachomatis-associated tubal infertility
(2003)
OBJECTIVE:
To understand immunogenetic mechanisms of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and tubal scarring.
METHODS:
We measured and compared previously significant human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II DQ alleles, their ...