BioMedical Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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An intervention to improve paediatric and newborn care in Kenyan district hospitals: Understanding the context
(2009-07-23)Abstract Background It is increasingly appreciated that the interpretation of health systems research studies is greatly facilitated ... -
Implementation experience during an eighteen month intervention to improve paediatric and newborn care in Kenyan district hospitals
(2009-07-23)Abstract Background We have conducted an intervention study aiming to improve hospital care for children and newborns in Kenya. In ... -
Comparative evaluation of the Ifakara tent trap-B, the standardized resting boxes and the human landing catch for sampling malaria vectors and other mosquitoes in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(2009-08-12)Frequent, sensitive and accurate sampling of Anopheles mosquitoes is a prerequisite for effective management of malaria vector control programmes. The most reliable existing means to measure mosquito density is the human ... -
Window screening, ceilings and closed eaves as sustainable ways to control malaria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(2009-09-29)Malaria transmission in Africa occurs predominantly inside houses where the primary vectors prefer to feed. Human preference and investment in blocking of specific entry points for mosquitoes into houses was evaluated and ... -
P16-15. Epitope mapping of HIV-specific CD8+ T-cells responses by polyfunctional and proliferation responses reveal distinct specificity defined by function
(2009-10-22)Background Recent failures of HIV vaccine candidates aimed at inducing protective cellular immunity highlight our need to better characterize responses that are effective in slowing progression to AIDS. Previous work ... -
Accountable priority setting for trust in health systems - the need for research into a new approach for strengthening sustainable health action in developing countries
(2009-10-24)Abstract Despite multiple efforts to strengthen health systems in low and middle income countries, intended sustainable improvements in health outcomes have not been shown. To date most priority ... -
Recognition of depression in children in general hospital-based paediatric units in Kenya: practice and policy implications
(2009-10-28)Background :Physical disorders are commonly comorbid with depression in children attending general medical facilities. However, the depression component is rarely recognise. Methods: A questionnaire on sociodemographics ... -
Camptothecin and khat (Catha edulis Forsk.) induced distinct cell death phenotypes involving modulation of c-FLIPL, Mcl-1, procaspase-8 and mitochondrial function in acute myeloid leukemia cell lines
(2009-11-13)Abstract Background An organic extract of the recreational herb khat (Catha edulis Forsk.) triggers cell death in various ... -
A critical assessment of the WHO responsiveness tool: lessons from voluntary HIV testing and counselling services in Kenya
(2009-12-22)Abstract Background Health, fair financing and responsiveness to the user's needs and expectations are seen as the essential objectives of health systems. Efforts have been made to conceptualise and measure ... -
Attraction of Anopheles gambiae to odour baits augmented with heat and moisture
(2010-01-06)Abstract Background The search for a standard human surrogate in the form of a synthetic mosquito attractant has been the ... -
Spatial distribution of African Animal Trypanosomiasis in Suba and Teso districts in Western Kenya
(2010-01-15)Abstract Background Studies on the epidemiology of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) rarely consider the spatial dimension of ... -
Suicidality and depression among adult patients admitted in general medical facilities in Kenya
(2010-02-12)Aim To document Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) II suicidal symptoms among patients admitted to Kenyan non-psychiatric general medical facilities Methods All consenting adults admitted within a period of 4 weeks at 10 ... -
Work disability remains a major problem in rheumatoid arthritis in the 2000s: data from 32 countries in the QUEST-RA Study
(2010-03-12)Abstract Introduction Work disability is a major consequence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), associated not only with traditional ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in Kenya: a prospective cohort
(2010-05-18)Abstract Background Among children, early mortality following highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains high. It ... -
Spatial distribution and cluster analysis of sexual risk behaviors reported by young men in Kisumu, Kenya
(2010-05-22)Background The well-established connection between HIV risk behavior and place of residence points to the importance of geographic clustering in the potential transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections ... -
Trapping mosquitoes using milk products as odour baits in western Kenya
(2010-06-24)Abstract Background Ample evidence has shown that blood seeking mosquitoes locate their hosts by following odours produced by the hosts. Odour baited traps would therefore, provide a solution in controlling diseases ...