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In utero activation of fetal memory T cells alters host regulatory gene expression and affects HIV susceptibility
(Academic Press, 2012)
In utero priming to malaria antigens renders cord blood mononuclear cells (CBMC) more susceptible to productive HIV infection in vitro in the absence of exogenous stimulation. This provides a unique model to better understand ...
Using Podcasts to Help Students Apply Informatics Concepts: Benefits and Unintended Consequences. CIN: Computers, Informatics Nursing
(2012)
Despite requirements for robust health informatics education, a multitude of educators and policy analysts report that programs are not adequately preparing nurses to handle the bevy of technologies that ...
B-cell activity in children with malaria
(BioMed Central, 2012)
Recent studies implicate deficiency of red blood cell (RBC) complement regulatory proteins (CR1 and CD55) in the pathogenesis of malarial anaemia. This study explored the involvement of B cell CD21, which has an analogous ...
Reduced systemic bicyclo‐prostaglandin‐E2 and cyclooxygenase‐2 gene expression are associated with inefficient erythropoiesis and enhanced uptake of monocytic hemozoin in children with severe malarial anemia
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., 2012)
In holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum transmission areas, severe malaria primarily occurs in children aged < 48 months and manifests as severe malarial anemia [SMA; hemoglobin (Hb) <6.0 g/dL]. Induction of high levels of ...
The role of personal opinions and experiences in compliance with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2012)
The main strategy adopted for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination globally is annual mass drug administration (MDA) for 4 to 6 rounds. At least 65% of the population at risk should be treated in each round for LF elimination ...
Projecting the long-term impact of school-or community-based mass-treatment interventions for control of Schistosoma infection
(Public Library of Science, 2012)
Schistosomiasis remains a significant health burden in many areas of the world. Morbidity control, focused on
limiting infection intensity through periodic delivery of anti-schistosomal medicines, is the thrust of current ...
In utero activation of fetal memory T cells alters host regulatory gene expression and affects HIV susceptibility
(Academic Press, 2012)
The HIV-1 CCR5 co-receptor is a member of the chemokine receptor family of G-protein coupled receptors;for which a number of small molecule antagonists, such as vicriviroc (VCV), have been developed to inhibit HIV-1 R5-tropic ...
Moving from ideas to action-developing health financing systems towards universal coverage in Africa
(BioMed Central, 2012)
Accelerating progress towards universal coverage in African countries calls for concrete actions that reinforce social health protection through establishment of sustainable health financing mechanisms. In order to explore ...
Differentiating Schistosoma haematobium from related animal schistosomes by PCR amplifying inter-repeat sequences flanking newly selected repeated sequences
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2012)
In schistosomiasis elimination programs, successful discrimination of Schistosoma haematobium from the related animal
Schistosoma parasites will be essential for accurate detection of human parasite transmission. Polymerase ...
Socioeconomic factors associated with compliance with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya: descriptive study results
(Medknow Publications, 2012)
Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to at least 65 – 80% of the population at risk is necessary for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination. In Kenya, MDA based on diethylcarbamazine and albendazole, using the community-directed ...