Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Bio Ethics and research
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Benchmarking experience
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03) -
Eastern Africa Health Professional Educators’ Association Conference
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A total of six participants from PRIME- K presented abstracts at the Eastern Africa Health Professional Educators’ Association (EAHPEA) held in Kampala on June 11-13, 2014 at Africana Hotel. The six participants were ... -
E-content conversion workshop for preclinical departments
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06) -
The 1st International scientific conference
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06) -
Programme for the Grant proposal Writing Training 2014/2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02) -
Ebola laboratory biosafety training workshop at UNITID starts in earnest
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11-11) -
CMV transmission from HIV-infected women randomized to formula versus breastfeeding
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-26) -
Country Report on Khat-Kenya
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Mortality Aacross two ART trials enrolling at ≤200 vs ≤350 CD4 cells uL in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-26)Background: In 2011, Kenyan HIV treatment guidelines changed from initiating ART at a CD4 of ≤200 to ≤350 cells/uL. We compared 6-month mortality in 2 research cohorts, one enrolled before and one after the 2011 ART ... -
Risk factors for airflow obstruction among HIV individuals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-26)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and prolonged survival are shifting the spectrum of HIV-related pulmonary complications toward a greater burden of chronic lung disease (CLD). In developing countries, this impacts HIV+ ... -
Reversibility of kidney function decline in HIV-1–uninfected men and women using preexposure prophylaxis
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-26)Background: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use is associated with a small but statistically significant decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). We investigated the occurrence ... -
Intimate Partner violence is associated with low PrEP adherence in African women
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02-26)Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition. Women who experience IPV are thus a potential target population for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV ... -
Urokinase sensitivity test in cases of kala azar.
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Venous blood samples collected from 8 patients with visceral leishmaniasis had a 15-fold reduction in the urokinase sensitivity test when compared with normal controls. -
Open and placebo-controlled studies of albendazole in the treatment of intestinal helminthiasis.
(1984)Of 73 patients (aged over 15 years) at Magadi Hospital, Kenya, suffering from intestinal helminthiasis, some with concomitant disease, 28 were treated in 2 open studies with 400 mg albendazole as a single dose or the same ... -
Accelerated Viral Load Increase and CD4 Decline in HIV-1 Superinfected Women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: HIV superinfection (SI) has been detected at a substantial rate in several settings, but its impact on disease course remains poorly characterized. Understanding the consequences of SI has important implications ... -
Haematopathology diagnosis: Role of multidisciplinary training workshops.
(2013)Cancer is an increasingly-major health problem in developing countries and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that 'if no action is taken, deaths from cancer in the developing world are ... -
Attitudes and Practices of household decision makers in NCD lifestyle choices. Amref health Africa international conference. November 24 - 26, 2014 Nairobi, kenya. (book of abstracts,p.253)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Introduction and background: The decisions made by the household decision-maker has significant impact on the welfare of family members. Decision making at the household level encompasses a process by which the household ...