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Differences in Outcomes of Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot Using Accelerated Versus Conventional Ponsetti Technique in Children Under Two Years at Kijabe Cure Hospital and Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital deformities, with an incidence of one in 1000 live births worldwide. Management of club foot can be conservative or surgical. Based on Hippocrates’s principles of ... -
Clinical Audit of Acute Seizure Management in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background In children, acute seizures are associated with a heightened risk of future development of epilepsy. Therefore, effective control of acute seizures is crucial in the reduction of the burden of epilepsy. Antiepileptic ... -
Molecular Detection of Rotavirus Infections and Risk Factor Analysis in Piglets From Kiambu, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pig production is an important livestock subsector globally contributing immensely to food security and household incomes. Diseases such as rotavirus infections are challenges that hamper its productivity. Rotaviruses ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Three Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis Among Hiv Patients Presenting to Kibra Community Health Center, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background- The absence of an accurate reference test complicates the evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWHIV). Verifiable evidence on performance of ... -
Modelling and Optimized Placement of a Grid Scale Energy Storage System Based on Li-ion Batteries for the Kenyan Grid
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grid Scale Energy Storage (GSES) is attracting significant attention in the electrical power investment sector. While we have an understanding of the technical and economic limits of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) integration, ... -
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall and Temperature Over Sudd Wetland in South Sudan in a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Sudd wetland is the world’s largest floodplain area and is essential for livelihoods, economic income, and water resources for communities living in the surrounding area. The communities in this area have been using ... -
Assessment of Generational Differences in Awareness, Use and Effects of Information and Communication Technology Platforms Among Irish Potato Farmers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Information is a key enabler that updates the use of production resources along agricultural value chains. However, high transaction costs (TCs) remain a challenge to timely and reliable agricultural information. In response ... -
Identification and Characterization of Fungal Pathogens Associated With Cassava Brown Leaf Spot Disease in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important food security crop due to its adaptability to marginal areas. However, brown leaf spot (BLS) is one of the fungal diseases considered to be a major threat in cassava ... -
Impact of Climate Change and Land Use/land Cover Dynamics on Small-scale Farming System in Gedaref State, Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Rainfed agriculture is generally the principal activity for the economy of Sudan. However, this sector is severely affected by climate change due to shifting in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather ... -
Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks Versus Local Infiltration for Post Cesarean Section Analgesia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports > 20% of childbirth is via cesarean section (CS). Most CS deliveries are performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) combined with other multimodal analgesia like epidural ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross- Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. The recurrence rate of preeclampsia ranges from 6% to 25%, with the variability depending on patient ... -
Willingness and Perception of Caregivers on Covid-19 Vaccination of Their Children Under 12 Years in Tertiary Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has resulted into high morbidity and mortality disease globally. The emergence of Covid-19 vaccination has come as a relief in alleviating adverse complications of the ... -
The Relationship Between Depression, Anxiety, and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Among Medical Students in a Tertiary Institution
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly made in childhood with many cases going undiagnosed and unrecognized. The nature of ADHD symptoms is highly ... -
Evaluation of the Skill of Seasonal Rainfall and Temperature Forecasts From Global Prediction Models Over Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The skill of seasonal climate predictions from global forecasting models varies considerably across different regions and seasons. Evaluating the skill of these models in forecasting temperature and rainfall for various ... -
Effects of Weeds on Morpho-ecological Traits of Selected Range Grasses in Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The invasion of weeds into rangelands is a precursor for loss of biodiversity, enhanced soil erosion, loss of wildlife habitats, and decrease in carrying capacity for livestock. These weeds are ferocious competitors, ... -
The Effects of Cybercrime on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Kenya's economy. However, due to their nature of business operations SMEs typically lower their costs on information technology to the extent that they outsource any ... -
Modeling of Adequate and Low-cost Diets and Their Acceptability by Households Inkitui and Taita Taveta Countiesin Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya has had a serious challenge of food insecurity despite its enormous agricultural potential. While many innovative solutions have been introduced over the years to solve this problem, it persists. Evidence-basedsolutions ... -
Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Sagana Tanneries Effluent and Its Effect on River Sagana Water Quality - Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tanning industry uses many complex chemicals and has a high demand for water, this makes it a pollution intensive sector that requires strict regulation and monitoring. Sagana Tanneries Limited discharges treated ... -
Treatment Outcome of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer a Single Institution Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Rectal cancer is daunting disease that has been significantly associated with high rate of recurrence and metastasis. According to Globocan report in 2020, rectal cancer is among the top ten cancers in Kenya ...
