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Knowledge and practices regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus among camel handlers in a Slaughterhouse, Kenya, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Dromedary camels are implicated as reservoirs for the zoonotic transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) with the respiratory route thought to be the main mode of transmission. Knowledge and ...
The Clinical Profile of Severe Pediatric Malaria in an Area Targeted for Routine RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccination in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
The malaria prevalence has declined in western Kenya, resulting in the risk of neurological phenotypes in older children. This study investigates the clinical profile of pediatric malaria admissions ahead of ...
Metabolic syndrome and 10-year cardiovascular risk among HIV-positive and HIV-negative adults
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
To determine the prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and compare 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among Kenyan adults with and without HIV infection.
We conducted a cross-sectional study among ...
A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This paper uses Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa to examine the use of maternal health services by teenagers. A comparison of maternal health care between teenagers and older ...
Mentorship in African health research training programs: an exploratory study of fogarty international center programs in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Mentorship is a critical element of capacity‑building for health research as it can support career counseling, promote interest
in health research and build professional networks. Few studies of mentorship ...
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 ...
A Survey of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in Nairobi: Packaging, Labelling and Regulatory Compliance
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Alcohol based hand sanitizers are currently recommended for routine use in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The present survey examined hand sanitizers marketed in Nairobi County with regards to product ...
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 ...
A High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Determination of Artemisinin in Artemisia Annua L. Leaf Extracts.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
A simple, sensitive, accurate and precise high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determination of artemisinin in crude plant material was developed and validated. Optimal separation of artemisinin from ...
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 ...