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A ten-year study of Retinoblastoma in Uganda: An approach to improving outcome with limited resources
(Elsevier, 2021)Background: Survival of children with cancer in resource-limited regions is very poor compared to betterresourced regions. Retinoblastoma (RB) is a childhood cancer that is commonly reported in many regions of Africa. RB ... -
Thirty day mortality and related variables in open heart patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nariobi
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Thromboembolic and bleeding complications in patients with prosthetic heart valves at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Annals of African Surgery, 2012)Background: Despite constant monitoring of anticoagulation in prosthetic valve patients, haematologic complications occur. This study documented the occurrence of such complications and associated risk factors at the ... -
Thyroid status and adenosine triphosphataseactivity in experimental Trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits
(Saunders, 1996-11-01)Summary The effect of trypanosome infection on the plasma levels and ratios of tri- iodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T 4) as well as the activity of mitochondrial adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) were investigated. ... -
Time to full enteral feeds in hospitalised preterm and very low birth weight infants in Nigeria and Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2024-03-08)Preterm (born < 37 weeks’ gestation) and very low birthweight (VLBW; <1.5kg) infants are at the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality within the first 28 days of life. Establishing full enteral feeds is a vital aspect ... -
Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination: Evaluation of Access to Diagnostic Services After Referral to a Specialist Gynecologist Clinic at a Major Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2020-07)Women in low- and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer incidence and mortality. WHO recommends screening with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), followed by treatment in a ... -
Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination: Evaluation of Access to Diagnostic Services After Referral to a Specialist Gynecologist Clinic at a Major Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2020)PURPOSE Women in low- and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer incidence and mortality. WHO recommends screening with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), followed by treatment ... -
Traditional eye medicine use in microbial keratitis in Uganda: a mixed methods study
(The Wellcome Trust, 2019)Background: Traditional eye medicine (TEM) is frequently used to treat microbial keratitis (MK) in many parts of Africa. Few reports have suggested that this is associated with a worse outcome. We undertook this large ... -
Treatment outcomes of a Stage 1 cognitive-behavioral trial to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected outpatients in western Kenya
(NIH Public Access, 2011)Dual epidemics of HIV and alcohol use disorders, and a dearth of professional resources for behavioral treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, suggest the need for development of culturally relevant and feasible interventions. ... -
Treatment outcomes of a stage 1 cognitive–behavioral trial to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected out‐patients in western Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011)Aims Dual epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and alcohol use disorders, and a dearth of professional resources for behavioral treatment in sub‐Saharan Africa, suggest the need for development of culturally ... -
A Unique Case of Ectopic Kidney with Variant Vasculature: A Congenital Anomaly Masquerading as Pyelonephritis
(Mara research journal, 2018)There are several documented cases of ectopic and kidneys with supernumerary vasculature. However, we report a unique case of ectopic kidney with the right renal vessels originating from the left common iliac arteries as ... -
Use of menstrual cups among school girls: longitudinal observations nested in a randomised controlled feasibility study in rural western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)Background A menstrual cup can be a good solution for menstrual hygiene management in economically challenged settings. As part of a pilot study we assessed uptake and maintenance of cup use among young school girls in ... -
User and provider acceptability of intermittent screening and treatment and intermittent preventive treatment with Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine to prevent malaria in …
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Background The World Health Organization recommends intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) alongside long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLIN) and case management ... -
Using health and demographic surveillance systems for teratovigilance in Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)Increased funding in the past decade has improved healthcare coverage of the population and access to vaccines and drugs across sub-Saharan Africa.1 However, there is still a need to collect valid and sufficient baseline ... -
Utility of CT scan and CA 19-9 in Predicting Non Resectability in Malignant Obstructive Jaundice . Feb 2014. :1. 22-27.
(2014-02)Background: Most patients with malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) present with non-resectable disease. Non curative laparotomy has been associated with adverse outcome. There is need to predict non-resectable disease and ... -
Utilization of Herbal Medicines among Diabetic Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Clinic
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2017-06-15)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa’s population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
Utilization of integrated management of childhood illnesses for child health in Western Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING DIDACTICS, 2015-01)Implementation of integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) in comprehensive and holistic, forms bench mark for fifth birth day celebration for child health, free from Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Measles and ... -
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed. -
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)Background: Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed. Objective: To ... -
Validation of Chloe SED, a Low-Cost, Reusable Syringe Extension Device for the Provision of Paracervical Analgesia [A21]
(LWW, 2022)Women in Kenya and other low- and middle-income countries often do not receive analgesia during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of a novel, ultra-low-cost syringe extension device ...