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Limiting Hiv Target Cells in the Female Genital Tract by Inducing Immune Quiescence
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction and Objectives: In excess of 1.5 million new HIV-1 infections and over 800,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths still occur annually across the globe despite much headway being made in HIV-1 management. Prevention of ... -
Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine, Alcohol, and Dry Practices of Umbilical Cord Care Among Neonates: a Framework for Prevention of Omphalitis in Nakuru County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Every year, the vast majority of approximately 2.7 million neonatal deaths worldwide occur in low- and middle-income countries, with infections, especially those affecting the umbilical cord (omphalitis), ... -
Magnitude and Severity of Chronic Respiratory Disease in Children and Adolescents Living With HIV
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Management of HIV in Children: Challenges and Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: An estimated 1.7 million children aged 0-14 years were living with HIV in 2021 globally with over 90% of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. Infants and children with HIV disproportionately contribute to mortality due ... -
Investigation of Rift Valley Fever Virus, Emerging Arboviruses, Mosquito Vectors and Rainfall Patterns in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease of economic and public health importance in Kenya and other regions of the world. The disease affects ruminants and is transmitted by Aedes spp., Culex spp., and Mansonia ... -
Vitamin D Status and Magnesium Status Among Infants Aged 6 Weeks to 12 Months Attending Chuka County Referral Hospital Well Baby Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a re- emerging public health problem across the globe. Vitamin D plays a key role in calcium absorption, bone mineralization and aids in phosphate and magnesium metabolism. Early life ... -
Evaluation of Drug-related Problems, Health-related Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers is increasing in Kenya. Most of the cases are diagnosed late since the initial symptoms are vague. Patients are subjected to different treatment modalities, including radiotherapy, ... -
The association of fatigue, comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product in patients with rheumatiod arthritis: Results from 34 countries participating in the Quest-RA programme
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim is to assess the prevalence of comorbidities and to further analyse to which degree fatigue can be explained by comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product (GDP) in patients with ... -
Safety of Peripheral Intravenous Administration of Vasopressor Agents in Resource-limited Settings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vasopressors are conventionally administered through a central venous catheter (CVC) and not through a peripheral venous catheter (PVC) since the latter is believed to be associated with an increased risk of ... -
Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices in the Newborn Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Blood transfusion is a commonly used supportive therapy in neonatal units worldwide. There are significant differences in blood transfusion practices among countries, newborn units and clinicians. Data on ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units.
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Case Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins, usually of the leg, but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mesenteric and cerebral veins. Deep-vein thrombosis is a common and important ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Micturition Related Quality of Life in Substitutional Urethroplasties and Its Determinants as Seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Urethral strictures are a common occurrence in Kenya. Substitution urethroplasty is considered for patients with long strictures. Long term outcomes of patients treated for urethral stricture with substitution ... -
Demographic Factors and Clinical Determinants of Stage of Presentation of Prostate Cancer in Patients Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study background: Low-and-middle income countries with poor socioeconomic factors and poor healthcare structures, report lower incidence rates of prostate cancer but high morbidity at late diagnostic stage than when compared ... -
Normal Base of Skull Foramina Anatomy and Variants on Computed Tomography in the Adult Population in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Imaging the base of skull is challenging. This is because of numerous normal variants, complex anatomy, and the unfamiliarity of most radiologists with this region. This area is challenging to examine clinically, ... -
Use of Telemedicine in Improving Access for Pregnant Women to Hospital in Nairobi During the Covid – 19 Pademic ( Mixed – Method Cross – Sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: Maternal deaths are preventable if the three delays to accessing health care outlined by Thaddeus and Maine are actively addressed. These delays have been identified chronologically as delays in (I) the ... -
Utility of Methylene Blue Test in Diagnosis of Early Anastomotic Leaks Post Oncologic Esophagectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Esophagectomy is currently the best option for treatment of resectable esophageal malignancies. Anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most devastating post esophagectomy complication carrying high mortality, long ... -
Determinants of the Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates at the Paediatric Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) has become a significant health concern across the globe due to its rising incidence and association with adverse outcomes. AKI in neonates is often multifactorial and may ... -
Perceptions and Practice on Human Breast Milk Donation and Milk Banking Amongst Antenatal Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital- a Mixed Methods Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for the newborns and is important for their healthy growth and development. When the mother’s own milk is not available, WHO recommends donor human milk as the ...
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