Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Latent tuberculosis among household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Household Contacts (HHCs) of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) patients have a higher risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, its prevalence and risk factors among adults living with PTB patients ... -
Comment on: "Safe management of surgical smoke in the age of COVID-19"
(University of Nairobi, 2020) -
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) set to increase burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), first reported in Kenya on March 13, 2020, is spreading rapidly. As of 30th June 2020, over 6,190 cases had been reported with a case fatality of 3.2%. Previous Coronavirus outbreaks ... -
Comment on "Encephalopathy in patients with COVID-19: A review"
(University of Nairobi, 2020)I read with great interest the article by Garg et al 1 on “Encephalopathy in patients with COVID‐19: A review.” The authors performed a review of published reports on coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19)‐associated encephalitis ... -
China, region-centric infrastructure drives and regionalism in Africa
(Routledge, 2020-11-30)This article provides a structural reading of the complexities of region-centric infrastructure drives, African regionalism and the role of China. Four structural layers underlying China’s engagement in the region are ... -
Hybridized Robust Chemometrics Approach for Direct Rapid Determination of Trace Biometals in Tissue Utilizing Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence and Scattering (Edxrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Direct rapid energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) analysis of trace biometals in soft body tissues is important because it has an immense potential for biomedical applications. Unfortunately this ... -
Trace Metal Biomarker Based Cancer Diagnostics in Body Tissue by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence and Scattering (Edxrfs) Spectrometry
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Direct diagnosis and characterization of cancer in tissue via trace biometals analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry is challenging, as it requires sensitive detection and accurate quantitative ... -
Rapid Nuclear Forensics Analysis via Machine-learning-enabled Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (Libs)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Nuclear forensics (NF) is an analytical methodology that involves analysis of intercepted nuclear and radiological materials (NRM) so as to establish their nuclear attribution. The critical challenge in NF currently is ... -
The Antecedents of Innovativeness in Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya: a Critical Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Innovation has been accepted as a key stimulus for growth. This is more so with SMEs which are widely acknowledged as being a significant driver in economic growth. In a review of over 90 peer reviewed journal articles ... -
Mountain Big Sagebrush Browse Decreases Dry Matter Intake, Digestibility, and Nutritive Quality of Sheep Diets
(University of Nairobi, 1995)A metabolism study evaluated the influence of increasing quantities (0-30% dry matter basis) of mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana Rydb. Beetle) on dry matter intake and in vivo digestibility of ... -
Range Animal Diet Composition in South Central Wyoming, Journal of Range Management 45(6): 542- 545
(University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Molecular Survey Ofcoxiella Burnetiiin Wildlife and Ticksat Wildlife–livestock Interfaces in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Coxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever, a zoonotic disease of public health importance. The role of wildlife and their ticks in the epidemiology of C. burnetii in Kenya is unknown. This study analysed the ... -
Epidemiology of Snake Bites in Selected Areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Snake bites are a silent public health problem in Kenya. Previous studies on snake bites in the country have mainly focused on identifying offending snake species, assessing the severity of envenomation and testing the ... -
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescent Blood Donors Within Selected Counties of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hepatitis B virus is a widespread public health menace approximated to have infected 257 million people chronically by 2015. Data on the prevalence of HBV is important in formulating public health policies on HBV control ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants of the Kakamega Country, Kenya Commonly Used Against Cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Phytochemical constituents of 35 selected anticancer medicinal plant extracts were analyzed by thin layer chromatography (TLC) for alkaloids, anthraquinones, xanthines, valepotriates, cardiac glycosides, ... -
HIV-Specific Antibodies Capable of ADCC Are Common in Breastmilk and Are Associated with Reduced Risk of Transmission in Women with High Viral Loads
(University of Nairobi, 2012)There are limited data describing the functional characteristics of HIV-1 specific antibodies in breast milk (BM) and their role in breastfeeding transmission. The ability of BM antibodies to bind HIV-1 envelope, neutralize ... -
Effects of Prosopis juliflora Seedpod Meal Supplement on Weight Gain of Weaner Galla Goats in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)A study was conducted to investigate the effect of increasing amounts of Prosopis juliflora seedpod meal on the growth rate of weaner Galla goats. The overall aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of incorporating ... -
Acute Kidney Injury is Associated with Worse Prognosis In COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has not yet been conclusively established. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of recent scientific ... -
Computed Tomography Scan Assessment of the Anatomy of the Pterygomaxillary Junction and Its Relevance in Le Fort I Osteotomy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Knowledge of the morphometry and types of pterygomaxillary junction (PMJ) during Le-Fort I osteotomy is an important consideration in the reduction of intraoperative complications. The PMJ is known to display population ...