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General theoretical description of N-body recombination.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Formulas for the cross section and event rate constant describing recombination of N particles are derived in terms of general S-matrix elements. Our result immediately yields the generalized Wigner threshold scaling for ...
The HAART cell phone adherence trial (WelTel Kenya1): a randomized controlled trial protocol
(2009)
The objectives are to compare the effectiveness of cell phone-supported SMS messaging to standard care on adherence, quality of life, retention, and mortality in a population receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in ...
Forensic Pathology Report on the autopsies of 130 deaths of the Sachang’wan fire disaster 31-01-2009 in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2009-01-31)
Decreased Immune Activation In Resistance To Hiv-1 Infection Is Associated With An Elevated Frequency Of Cd4(+)cd25(+)foxp3(+) Regulatory T Cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2009-05)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-resistant commercial sex workers provide a unique opportunity to study correlates of protection associated with natural resistance to HIV infection. Emerging data from studies of these ...
Levels of innate immune factors in genital fluids: association of alpha defensins and LL-37 with genital infections and increased HIV acquisition
(2009)
BACKGROUND:
Several mucosal innate immune proteins exhibit HIV inhibitory activity and their analogues are potential microbicide candidates. However, their clinical associations and in-vivo role in cervicovaginal host ...
Prospective study of risk factors for conjunctival bacterial contamination in patients undergoing intraocular surgery
(2009)
PURPOSE:
To determine whether a patient's age, gender, local or systemic risk factors affect the rate of preoperative bacterial contamination.
METHODS:
Consecutive 1,474 patients undergoing intraocular surgery were ...
Breakthrough Analysis for Water Defluoridation Using Surface-Tailored Zeolite in a Fixed Bed Column
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2009)
Treatment of drinking water containing fluoride ion requires a robust and an effective technique. This can be achieved by the use of an appropriate sorption material in a fixed-bed filter. Consequently, fluoride adsorption ...
Social context, sexual risk perceptions and stigma: HIV vulnerability among male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
(2009)
Knowledge about sexual practices and life experiences of men having sex with men in Kenya, and indeed in East Africa, is limited. Although the impact of male same-sex HIV transmission in Africa is increasingly acknowledged, ...
Subclinical nephrotoxicity associated with occupational silica exposure among male Kenyan industrial workers
(2009)
OBJECTIVE:
To determine early signs of renal injury due to occupational silica exposure.
DESIGN:
Cross-sectional analytical research.
SETTINGS:
Kenyatta National Hospital for the referent population and Clayworks ...
Vertex Epidural Hematoma Manifesting with Bilateral Upper Limb Decerebrate Posture:
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Vertex epidural haematomas (VEDH) are rare and difficulties are encountered in diagnosis and management. This is a case report of a patient with a vertex epidural haematoma who presented with signs of severe head injury ...