Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Barriers to the uptake of postexposure prophylaxis among Nairobi-based female sex workers
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)INTRODUCTION: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at a particularly high risk for HIV infection. Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is available as part of an HIV care and prevention program through dedicated ... -
Anti-Retroviral Therapy Related Liver Injury A Series of 11 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: HIV Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) related liver injury (ARLI) is associated with elevated liver transaminases (AST/ALT), potential liver failure and death. It is commonly associated with nevirapine. Identification ... -
Mechanistic model simulations of the East African climate using NCAR regional climate model: influence of large-scale orography on the Turkana low-level jet
(University of Nairobi, 2001-06)The National Center for Atmospheric Research regional climate model (RegCM) is employed to study the dynamics of the Turkana low-level jet that lies between the Ethiopian and the East African highlands, and ... -
Reasons for Change of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Drugs: Local Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) reduces morbidity and mortality in HIV/AIDS infected patients. HAART is used indefinitely and the regimens are changed over the course of treatment due to resistance, ... -
Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ... -
Morbidity and CD4+ Cell Counts at Initial Presentation of a Cohort of HAART-Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients: Implications to Initiating HAART
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa with under 10% of the worldfs total population accounts for 60-70% of all HIV/AIDS cases. While these patients require HAART to manage the disease, HAART is not universally available. Majority ... -
CD4+ Cell Response to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ARTS) In Routine Clinical Care Over One Oear Oeriod in a Cohort of HAART Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Untreated HIV/AIDS leads to severe immune depletion with opportunistic infections and other co-morbidities. Highly active anti-retroviral ... -
Diabetes Mellitus/HIV Interphase: A Series of 10 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Evidence shows that the use of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HIV/AIDS patients leads to the development of diabetes mellitus. Some degree of insulin resistance has also been noted in HIV infected patients not ... -
Cholangiopathy in a Co-Hort of HIV Positive Kenyan Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) related cholangiopathy results from the inflammation of biliary tree and gall bladder. It is an uncommon manifestation of advanced HIV/AIDS that was associated with ... -
Pyomyositis in HIV: A Series of 12 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of the large skeletal muscles presenting with muscle pain and swelling. It is commonly seen in the tropics but is being recognised more in end-stage HIV/AIDS. In HIV-associated ... -
Use of mobile learning technology among final year medical students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction Mobile phone penetration has increased exponentially over the last decade as has its application in nearly all spheres of life including health and medical education. This study aimed at assessing the use of ... -
Effect of daily antenatal iron supplementation on plasmodium infection in Kenyan women a randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Importance Anemia affects most pregnant African women and is predominantly due to iron deficiency, but antenatal iron supplementation has uncertain health benefits and can increase the malaria burden. Objective To ... -
The politics in sugar sector is more than meets the eye
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Constitution @ 5: where are the economic dividends?
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Teachers Pay Vs. Economic Reality
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Generation Z: Is It Time To Deschool Society?
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Where America derives her greatness from
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Obama Trip: It's More Than Just A Visit
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Us president barack obama trip it’s more than just a visit
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Why we should fear School-bus syndrome
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-14)