Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Challenges in diagnosis of central nervous system infections using conventional method: need for better approach in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2017-09)Central nervous system (CNS) infection is a common and serious disease that needs rapid and appropriate diagnosis for an appropriate treatment. However, in most recourse limited setting including Rwanda, conventional ... -
Under-fives rickets in a tropical dairy farming region Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)The objective of this study was to determine under-fives feeding patterns on calcium and vitamin D rich foods as well as care practices in relation to rickets in an area dominated by dairy farming and sunlight, Kiambu ... -
The Kenya cancer research and control stakeholder program: Evaluating a bilateral partnership to strengthen national cancer efforts
(University of Nairobi, 2017-03)Background In response to a growing cancer burden and need for improved coordination among stakeholders in Kenya, the US National Cancer Institute and the Kenya Ministry of Health collaboratively hosted a stakeholder ... -
Mapping international university partnerships identified by East African Universities as strengthening their medicine, nursing, and public health programs
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background International university partnerships are recommended for increasing the capacity of sub-Saharan African universities. Many publications describe individual partnerships and projects, and tools are available ... -
Prevalence and predictors of intra-abdominal hypertension and compartment syndrome in surgical patients in critical care units at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) affects almost every organ sytem.If it is not detected early and corrected, mortality would be high. The prevalence of IAH and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) at ... -
What is known about heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of the English literature.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)We systematically reviewed and summarised existing knowledge on heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We searched the following databases Web of Science, EMBASE, Ovid MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Global Health, CINAHL and ... -
Bi treatment with hydralazine/nitrates vs. placebo in Africans admitted with acute HEart Failure (BA-HEF).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)AIMS: Patients with acute heart failure (HF) in Africa are rarely being treated with a hydralazine/nitrates combination. Therefore the effect of this treatment was studied here. METHODS AND RESULTS: The study was ... -
Spiritual issues of people living and dying with advanced heart failure in Kenya: a qualitative serial interview study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Exploring patients' spiritual issues is vital for informing holistic care. The spiritual concerns of patients living and dying with advanced heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa remains unknown. Our aim was ... -
Risky Business: condom failures as experienced by female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Limited research exists about condom failure as experienced by female sex workers. We conducted a qualitative study to examine how female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya contextualise and explain the occurrence of condom ... -
Maternal highly active antiretroviral therapy reduces vertical cytomegalovirus transmission but does not reduce breast milk cytomegalovirus levels.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)To evaluate the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on CMV transmission and breast milk level in the context of maternal HIV. Specimens from a randomized trial conducted in Nairobi, Kenya between 2003-2005 ... -
In vitro evaluation of the effect of linezolid and levofloxacin on Bacillus anthracis toxin production, spore formation and cell growth.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Owing to its ability to form spores and toxins, Bacillus anthracis is considered a bioterror agent. Although current therapeutic strategies can be effective, treatment does not prevent sporulation and toxin ... -
Alternative pre-approved and novel therapies for the treatment of anthrax.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is a spore forming and toxin producing rod-shaped bacterium that is classified as a category A bioterror agent. This pathogenic microbe can be transmitted ... -
Brief report: association between menopause and unprotected sex in high-risk HIV-positive women in Mombasa, Kenya20
(University of Nairobi, 2017)OBJECTIVE: Many HIV-positive women now live well beyond menopause. Postmenopausal women are no longer at risk for pregnancy, and some studies suggest that they may use condoms less often than premenopausal women. This ... -
Perspectives of host faculty and trainees on international visiting faculty to paediatric academic departments in East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Investments in faculty exchanges to build physician workforce capacity are increasing. Little attention has been paid to the expectations of host institution faculty and trainees. This prospective qualitative ... -
Sexual Assault and HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis at an Urban African Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) may be underutilized in sexual assault cases in Kenya. This study evaluated the characteristics of survivors of sexual violence attending the Gender-Based Violence Recovery ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise for plasma blood glucose control among patients with type-2 diabetes.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)AIMS: Exercise plays significant role in the health outcomes of patients with diabetes, however, little is known about patients' knowledge of exercise for plasma blood glucose control among patients with type-2 diabetes ... -
First comprehensive study on total contents and hot water extractable fraction of selected elements in 19 medicinal plants from various locations in Nyamira County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A large number of medicinal plants is traditionally known in Kenya and used for treatment of various diseases, for example diabetes, where metals are supposed to be involved in pathogenesis and therapy. Therefore, detailed ...
