Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Antibiotic sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates from stool samples among children below five years in Murang'a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: the discovery of antibiotics led to the optimistic belief of completely eradicating infectious diseases during the golden era following their discovery. Countries are grappling with the burden of microbial ... -
Prevalence and predictors of tuberculosis infection among people living with HIV in a high tuberculosis burden context
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) disease is the leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) are approved for TB infection ascertainment. However, current IGRA data ... -
Efficacy of Bentonite and Fumonisin Esterase in Mitigating the Effects of Aflatoxins and Fumonisins in Two Kenyan Cattle Breeds
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of the study was to investigate the efficacy of bentonite and fumonisin esterase, separately or combined, in mitigating the effects of aflatoxins (AF) and fumonisins (FUM) in Boran and Friesian-Boran crossbreed ... -
A new C-C linked benzophenathridine-2-quinoline dimer, and the antiplasmodial activity of alkaloids from Zanthoxylum holstzianum
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The CH2Cl2/MeOH (1:1) extract of Zanthoxylum holstzianum stem bark showed good antiplasmodial activity (IC50 2.5 ± 0.3 and 2.6 ± 0.3 µg/mL against the W2 and D6 strains of Plasmodium falciparum, respectively). From the ... -
A call to review values, commitment, and outlook to mainstream mental health
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Age assessment services in public dental health facilities in Kenya: burden and sources of referral (a cross-sectional study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: the need for age assessment remains relevant due to unregistered births or lack of identification documents as a result of political and socioeconomic conflicts. Dentists play a significant role in age ... -
Authorship diversity in general surgery-related Cochrane systematic reviews: a bibliometric study
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Ecological and subject-level drivers of interepidemic Rift Valley fever virus exposure in humans and livestock in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Nearly a century after the first reports of Rift Valley fever (RVF) were documented in Kenya, questions on the transmission dynamics of the disease remain. Specifically, data on viral maintenance in the quiescent years ... -
Sexually transmitted infection knowledge among men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) have been reported, but there is little research on their STI knowledge. Our study sought to determine participants' ... -
Development of a small and sick newborn clinical audit tool and its implementation guide using a human-centred design approach newborn clinical audit process and design
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Clinical audits are an important intervention that enables health workers to reflect on their practice and identify and act on modifiable gaps in the care provided. To effectively audit the quality of care provided to the ... -
Cytomorphological patterns of breast lesions among women with palpable breast lumps attending select teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: breast lumps account for a greater number of lesions in women attending surgical clinics in the developing world. Breast cancer which mostly presents as a breast lump is the leading cancer in Kenya, with an ... -
Mapping suitable habitats for globally endangered raptors in Kenya: Integrating climate factors and conservation planning
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Raptors face global threats like electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation. Many species remain understudied, and their distribution patterns are unknown. Understanding their current and future distribution is ... -
Quality of inpatient paediatric and newborn care in district hospitals - Authors' reply
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More than two - A cadaveric study on the morphometry and classification of the digastric muscle in a selected kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: This study aims to elucidate anatomical variations of the digastric muscle in the Kenyan population. Methods: A total of 41 bilateral neck dissections were performed whereby morphologic observations and ... -
The co-morbidity of DSM-V Gambling with DSM-V mental disorders and substance abuse in a Kenyan context of high risk schizophrenia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: There is evidence that gambling disorder shares similarities with other types of addictive behavior, such as occurs in substance abuse. In addition, co-morbidity of gambling with mental disorders has been ... -
Below-knee Amputation with Minimally Painful Injection of Tumescent Local Anesthesia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)We successfully performed minimally painful injection of tumescent local anesthesia to eliminate the need for the tourniquet and sedation for a below-knee amputation in a frail patient with multiple medical comorbidities ... -
Patterns of orthopedic and trauma admissions to a tertiary teaching and referral health facility in Kenya: Chart review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tertiary hospitals in resource-limited countries should treat referred patients but in reality, are the first level of care for the vast majority of patients. As a result, the tertiary facility effectively functions as a ... -
Mothers' involvement in providing care for their hospitalised sick newborns in Kenya: a focused ethnographic account
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: There is growing evidence that parental participation in the care of small and sick newborns benefits both babies and parents. While studies have investigated the roles that mothers play in newborn units in ... -
Assessment of the neonatal referral and transport system for patients with gastroschisis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Purpose: To assess the neonatal referral and transport system for gastroschisis patients referred to a tertiary level hospital in Kenya. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out at Kenyatta ... -
Pediatric prognostic models predicting inhospital child mortality in resource-limited settings: An external validation study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background and aims: Prognostic models provide evidence-based predictions and estimates of future outcomes, facilitating decision-making, patient care, and research. A few of these models have been externally validated, ...
