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Host Genetic and Viral Determinants of HIV-1 RNA Set Point among HIV-1 Seroconverters from Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09-03)ABSTRACT We quantified the collective impact of source partner HIV-1 RNA levels, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles, and innate re- sponses through Toll-like receptor (TLR) alleles on the HIV-1 set point. Data came ... -
Molecular signatures of immune activation and epithelial barrier remodeling are enhanced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle: implications for HIV susceptibility
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Variable infectivity and transmissibility of HIV/SHIV has been recently associated with the menstrual cycle, with particular susceptibility observed during the luteal phase in non-human primate models and ex vivo human ... -
Carbon stable isotopes suggest that hippopotamus-vectored nutrients subsidize aquatic consumers in an East African river
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The common hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius , transports millions of tons of organic matter annually from its terrestrial feeding grounds into aquatic habitats. We evaluated whether carbon stable isotopes ( d 13 C) ... -
Wheeze as an adverse event in pediatric vaccine and drug randomized controlled trials: A systematic review.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-25)INTRODUCTION: Wheeze is an important sign indicating a potentially severe adverse event in vaccine and drug trials, particularly in children. However, there are currently no consensus definitions of wheeze or associated ... -
Capacity building: building human capital through enhanced science education
(University of Nairobi, 2006)The problem Africa is facing is under-development that manifests itself in terms of poverty, diseases, ignorance and many other forms.s It is regrettable to recognize and note that due to severe but an apparent lack of ... -
Innovative tools and OpenHDS for health and demographic surveillance on Rusinga Island, Kenya
(2015-09-01)Abstract Background Health in low and middle income countries is on one hand characterized by a high burden associated with preventable communicable diseases and on the other ... -
Flavonoids from Tephrosia aequilata
(University of Nairobi, 2002-06)From the roots of the plant Tephrosia aequilata Baker, five flavonoids were isolated of which, 3,4:8,9-dimethylenedioxypterocarpan is reported for the first time. Its structure and those of the already known flavonoids ... -
Ligamentous injuries to the canine hock
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Ligamentous damage to the canine hock is a relatively uncommon orthopaedic injury. Severe trauma seems to be necessary to produce it. Four cases of tarsal ligamentous damage are reported. Their management is described and ... -
The role of regulatory T cells in chronic and acute viral infections
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Regulatory T cells, a subset of CD4+ T lymphocytes, play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the balance between the tissue-damaging and protective effects of the immune response. These cells have immunosuppressive function ... -
A new pterocarpan from the leaves of Abrus precatorius L..
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-17)A pterocarpan, 2,3,4,8-tetramethoxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-c]chromene-7,9-diol (compound 1) was isolated from the dichloromethane extract of the leaves of Abrus precatorius L. The structure of the compound ... -
The preventive effect of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans on trichostrongyle infections of lambs on pasture
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Four groups of 8 parasite-naive Dorset-crossbred lambs, 3–4 months old, were turned out on infected pasture on 2 May and allocated to 4 separate paddocks. From May to September, 2 groups received Duddingtonia flagrans (106 ... -
Mobile phone text messages for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART): a protocol for an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction Mobile phone text messaging is emerging as an important tool in the care of people living with HIV; however, reports diverge on its efficacy in improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and little ... -
Influence of self-concealed psycho-social factors as predictors on the effectiveness of sexual self-disclosure during voluntary counseling and testing among university students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-29)Vol. 7(5), pp. 78 - 83, June, 2015 DOI: 10.5897/IJPC2015.03 16 Article Number: A5B93AB54025 ISSN 1996 - 0816 Copyright © 2015 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article http://www.academicjournals.org/I ... -
Antioxidant properties of cultivated edible mushroom (Agaricus) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04-22)Antioxidant activities and phytochemical compounds of ethanol and hot water extracts of Agaricus bisporus species fruiting body and mycelia cultivated in Kenya were spectophotometrically determined and ... -
Progress in policy issues to improve oral health in Africa
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Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effects of a low dose of acetaminophen following surgery in dogs
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Trichomonas vaginalis infection: can we afford to do nothing?
(University of Nairobi, 2008)For more than a century following its initial description in 1836, Trichomonas vaginalis was considered to be either a harmless vaginal colonizer or simply a minor nuisance [1]. This view may have been sustained by the ... -
Improving the nutritional value of traditional finger millet porridges for children aged 7-24 months in Bujenje County of Western Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Child malnutrition is a major problem in Western Uganda where finger millet porridges are commonly used as complementary f oo ds. This study aimed at improving the nutritional value and safety ... -
The relationship between capacity utilization and value chain performance: Evidence from Kenyan tea processing firms
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Tea processing firms have increasing ly recognized the role of capacit y utilization and management in the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage. This study intended to determine the link between capacity ... -
Level of Awareness among Girls Directly Affected by HIV AIDS in Maralal Urban Location o f Samburu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education of secondary school girls in Maralal Urban Council in Samburu District. This is because the dropout rate of girls from school has continued ...