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    • Valuation for compensation practices in Kenya: an evaluation. 

      Museleku, Erastus K (University of Nairobi, 2021)
      Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the practices for valuation for compensation purposes in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative survey design was used to sample the registered valuers using ...

    • Factors influencing collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library 

      Kamau, Grace W; Elegwa, Aggrey L (university of Nairobi, 2021)
      Purpose – The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the collection development process at the University of Nairobi library and suggest ways for improvement. Design/methodology/approach – A ...

    • Gastric volvulus and attendant complications. 

      Owuor, H. O.; Chege, P (Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02)
      The diagnosis of a hiatal hernia, a gastric volvulus or its attendant complications, can be easily missed because evaluation of acute abdominal pain can be difficult, particularly in resource-limited settings. Diagnosis ...

    • Island singapore flap vaginoplasty of two adult cases of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome Type I. 

      Wamalwa, A. O.; Khainga, S. O (Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02)
      Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome Type I is an emotionally distressful rare condition that limits normal sexual functioning and relationships. First described in 1989 by Wee and Joseph, the neurovascular island ...

    • Wound dressing techniques and costs at a county hospital 

      Odhiambo, P. A.; Omondi, K (Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02-14)
      Background: Wound management is one of the commonest procedures conducted in surgical departments across health facilities in Kenya. Objective: This study aimed at exploring wound dressing techniques used at Migori ...

    • Utility of the Bidirectional Glenn Shunt 

      Awori, M. N.; Mohamed, M. N. K.; Mohamed, A. A (Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02-11)
      Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Bidirectional Glenn Shunts (BDGS) form part of the surgical strategy used to treat CHD; no data exists on ...

    • Head Injury with Concurrent Cervical Spine Injury 

      Kiboi, J.; Omar, A.; Omar, M. A (Annals of African Surgery, 2019-02-14)
      Dual diagnoses of moderate or severe head injuries occurring concurrently with cervical spine injuries are postulated to have very poor outcomes. These outcomes are unknown in resource-limited settings. Methods: Patient ...

    • Pygopagus separation surgery: Role of 3D printing 

      Ogalo, J. P.; Kambuni, F.; Kiboi, J. G (Elsevier, 2019-03-18)
      Pygopagus twin separation surgeries can prove to be quite challenging especially when deciding the best surgical approach. Advancement in medical imaging allows proper planning and anticipation of difficult encounters ...

    • Neonatal Ebstein’s Anomaly: Surgical Decision Making 

      Awori, M; Mutwiri, R. K; Mutunga, W. M; [et al.] (Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)
      Ebstein’s Anomaly (EA) is a rare form of congenital heart disease. Surgical decision-making in neonates is controversial. In developing countries, neonates with Ebstein’s anomaly requiring surgical intervention rarely ...

    • The practice of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy at a tertiary referral hospital 

      Waweru, J.; Ojuka, D.,; Jani, P.; Kiraitu, W.; Onyango, S; Okumu, W (Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)
      Background: Interventional endoscopy enables one time diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases with minimally invasive therapy and improved disease outcome. Local use has remained low with minimal reporting. ...

    • Estimation Of Impact Of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia On Pastoralists In Kenya 

      Onono, JO; Wieland, B; Rushton, J (University of Nairobi, 2014)
      Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an infectious disease which impacts cattle production in sub-Saharan Africa. To adequately allocate resources for its control, there is a need to assess its impact on cattle ...

    • Incidence and Early Outcome of Coagulopathy among Major Trauma Patients 

      Ojuka, D.; Mwendwa, J.; Odhiambo, P (Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)
      Background: Despite improvement in many aspects of acute trauma care, uncontrolled bleeding is responsible for more than 50% of all trauma related deaths within the first two days of admission. Objective: This study sought ...

    • Emergent Endovascular Management of Acute Arterial Bleeding after Initial Unsuccessful Surgical Control 

      Magabe, P. C.; Kimani, N (Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)
      Background: Hemorrhage and the complications thereof have traditionally been managed surgically but over the last two decades endovascular techniques have been increasingly used. These include coiling, liquid and particle ...

    • Can PSA predict bone metastasis amongst newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients? 

      Ojuka, D; Majicha, S; Ngugi, P (Annals of African Surgery, 2018-01)
      Background: The decision as to when a bone scan is necessary in the staging of prostate cancer is controversial with different studies giving varying recommendations on the same subject. Objective: To determine the utility ...

    • Association Between Serum Sodium Abnormalities and Clinicoradiologic Parameters in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 

      Mwachaka, P.; Amayo, A.; Mwang’ombe, N.; Kitunguu, P (Annals of African Surgery, 2021-03-03)
      Background: Secondary brain insults after traumatic brain injury such as electrolyte dysfunctions are associated with poor outcomes. This study aimed at determining the incidence of serum sodium ion abnormalities and ...

    • An assessment of Maize farmers’ preferences for crop insurance features in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya 

      Otieno, D J; Nyikal, R A; Olila, D O (University of Nairobi, 2014)
      Agricultural risk management is very important in protecting farmers against the vagaries of weather. The initial stage in risk management is the identification of the perceived risk followed by application of various ...

    • Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya 

      Mulwa, Richard; Karuturi PC, Rao; Sridhar, Gummadi; Mary, Kilavi (University of Nairobi, 2003)
      Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a whole. Degradation of ...

    • Health-seeking behaviour of human brucellosis cases in rural Tanzania 

      John Kunda, John; Fitzpatrick, Julie; Kazwala, Rudovic; French, Nigel; Shirima, Gabriel; MacMillan, Alastair; Kambarage, Dominic; Bronsvoort, Mark; Cleaveland, Sarah (University of Nairobi, 2007)
      Background: Brucellosis is known to cause debilitating conditions if not promptly treated. In some rural areas of Tanzania however, practitioners give evidence of seeing brucellosis cases with symptoms of long duration. ...

    • Promoting transparency: Courts and operationalization of the right of access to information in Kenya. 

      Abuya, Edwin O (University of Nairobi, 2017)
      The right of access to information (ATI) is fundamental to any country that is governed by the rule of law. Indeed, there is a link between transparency and good governance, on the one hand, and ATI, on the other hand. The ...

    • One Health for neglected tropical diseases 

      Laing, Gabrielle; Vigilato, Marco A N; Cleaveland, Sarah; Thumbi, S M; Blumberg, Lucille; Salahuddin, Naseem; Abdela-Ridder, Bernadette; Harrison, Wendy (University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
      The forthcoming World Health Organization road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021-2030 recognises the complexity surrounding control and elimination of these 20 diseases of poverty. It emphasises the need for ...