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Dynamics of Industrial Gentrification: A Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The phenomenon of gentrification has been widely studied in urban research, with a particular focus on residential neighbourhoods. However, industrial gentrification, which Chris Hamnett refers to as the social and spatial ... -
Benzo[ b]naphtho[2,1- d]furans and 2-Phenylnaphthalenes from Streblus usambarensis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Three new benzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]furans, usambarins A-C (1-3), five new 2-phenylnaphthalenes, usambarins D-H (4-8), a new flavan (9), and a new phenyl-1-benzoxepin (10) as well as two known compounds (11 and 12) were isolated ... -
Factors Influencing Progressive Utilization of Palliative Care Services among Cancer Patients in Kenya: The Case of Nairobi Hospice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The rising cases of non-communicable diseases, specifically cancer, have led to the integration of palliative care in their management. However, only 10% of cancer patients have access to palliative care. Healthcare ... -
United Against Rabies Forum: The first 2 years
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rabies continues to kill an estimated 59,000 people annually, with up to 99% of human cases transmitted by domestic dogs. The elimination of human deaths from dog-mediated rabies is achievable by applying a One Health ... -
The Impact of Simulation-Based Trabeculectomy Training on Resident Core Surgical Skill Competency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Prcis: Simulation-based surgical education shows a positive, immediate, and sustained impact on core surgical skill competency in trabeculectomy among resident ophthalmologists in training. Purpose: To measure the impact ... -
Heat stable carbetocin or oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among women at risk: A secondary analysis of the CHAMPION trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Objective: To examine whether the observed non-inferiority of heat-stable carbetocin (HSC), compared with oxytocin, was influenced by biologic (macrosomia, parity 3 or more, or history of postpartum hemorrhage [PPH]) and/or ... -
Effects of pretreating wheat middlings and sunflower meal with fiber degrading enzymes on components solubilization and utilization in broiler chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pretreating fibrous feedstuffs with exogenous enzymes may improve their utilization in broiler chickens. Pretreatment of wheat middlings (WM) and sunflower meal (SM) with fiber degrading enzymes (FDE) was investigated for ... -
Neurodevelopment of children who are HIV-exposed and uninfected in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Predictors of neurodevelopment among children who are HIV-exposed uninfected (CHEU) are poorly understood. Methods: Mothers with and without HIV and their children were enrolled during 6-week postnatal ... -
Perceptions of and Practical Experience with the National Surveillance Centre in Managing Medicines Availability Amongst Users within Public Healthcare Facilities in South Africa: Findings and Implications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The introduction of the National Surveillance Centre (NSC) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of managing medicines availability within the public healthcare system in South Africa. However, at present, there ... -
The significant antidyslipidemic, hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity activities of the aqueous extracts of Agave Sisalana juice are partly mediated via modulation of calcium signaling pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant species in the genus Agave, including Agave sisalana, have found extensive application in African and Asian traditional medicine. Inspired by the use of the edible sweet sap known as Aguamiel (obtained from specific ... -
The impact of health insurance enrollment on health outcomes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The achievement of the global agenda on universal health coverage (UHC) is pivotal in ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being of all. However, achieving healthy lives and wellbeing of all has been ... -
Primary Arterial Hypertension and Drug-Induced Hypertension in Philadelphia-Negative Classical Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: A Systematic Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of primary arterial hypertension (HTN) in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) remains unclear, with scant literature available, mostly focusing on cardiovascular risk factors as a singular entity or on organ-specific ... -
Access to and utilization of local digital marketing platforms in potato marketing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The agricultural sector in Kenya has witnessed a proliferation of marketing platforms in recent years. However, there has been a noticeable reluctance among farmers to adopt and utilize these platforms for marketing their ... -
Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ... -
The internet and various social media platforms as source of information to patients with wounds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The internet has led to the realization that the world is a global village. Due to technological advancements, anyone can access the internet and various video sharing platforms and in turn, get access to or ... -
Plasmodium falciparum population structure inferred by msp1 amplicon sequencing of parasites collected from febrile patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Multiplicity of infection (MOI) is an important measure of Plasmodium falciparum diversity, usually derived from the highly polymorphic genes, such as msp1, msp2 and glurp as well as microsatellites. Conventional ... -
Effect of a Nurse-Led Intervention on Knowledge of the Modifiable Risk Behaviors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has disproportionately burdened the low- and middle-income countries where awareness and detection rates remain very low. Interventions directed to promote the community's awareness ... -
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Sciuri Group by Residents of an Urban Informal Settlement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Staphylococcus sciuri group constitutes animal-associated bacteria but can comprise up to 4% of coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from human clinical samples. They are reservoirs of resistance genes ... -
Quality of inpatient paediatric and newborn care in district hospitals: WHO indicators, measurement, and improvement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Poor-quality paediatric and neonatal care in district hospitals in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) was first highlighted more than 20 years ago. WHO recently developed more than 1000 paediatric and neonatal ... -
The Impact of Gender Policy on Women’s Leadership in Labour Organizations in Kenya
(AWSC, 2024-02-06)The gender policy, dubbed the National Policy on Gender and Development, is backed up by Kenya’s Two-thirds Gender Principle. The gender policy draws parallels with international efforts to increase women’s leadership ...
