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How can we improve the quality of cataract services for all? A global scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Background: Cataract is a leading cause of blindness and vision impairment globally. Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed operations worldwide, but good quality services are not universally available. ...
Experiences and Perceptions of Ophthalmic Simulation-Based Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2021-05)
Background: Simulation-based surgical education (SBSE) can positively impact trainee surgical competence. However, a detailed qualitative study of the role of simulation in ophthalmic surgical education has not previously ...
Multiple Cytokines Elevated in Patients with Keloids: Is It an Indication of Auto-Inflammatory Disease?
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Background: Inflammation seems to play a major role in the pathophysiology of keloids. However, the role of cytokines in keloid pathophysiology has not been fully evaluated with only a few cytokines studied. We undertook ...
Reliability of Reverse Sural Flap in the Reconstruction of Midfoot and Forefoot Defects
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Reconstruction of mid- and forefoot defects involves few options as versatile as free flaps; however, free flaps are not universally available and require long operative time and can be difficult to successfully heal. ...
A Fatal Case of Infant Oral Mutilation Practice
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Infant oral mutilation (IOM) is a traditional dental practice where traditional healers enucleate primary canine tooth buds in children in the hope of preventing or curing childhood illness. The method applied is heinous, ...
AfHNS fellowship: A model to improve access to head and neck cancer care in Africa and developing countries
(2021-05)
Background: Head and neck cancers occur predominantly in developing countries where access to care is poor. Sub-Saharan Africa has <20 head and neck surgeons for >1 billion people and has only two fellowship training ...
Understanding the complexities of unexplained stillbirth in sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed-methods study
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Objective: To understand the complexities surrounding unexplained stillbirth for the development and implementation of culturally acceptable interventions to underpin care in Tanzania and Zambia.
Design: Mixed-methods ...
Surgical anatomy of sigmoid arteries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
Background: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of the number of sigmoid arteries (SA) and variations in their origins.
Methods: A thorough systematic search of ...
African midwifery students' self-assessed confidence in postnatal and newborn care: A multi-country survey
(University of Nairobi, 2021-05)
Background: Majority of maternal and new-born deaths occur within 28 hours and one week after birth. These can be prevented by well-educated midwives. Confidence in postnatal and newborn care skills depend on the quality ...
Comparative Profiling of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolates in Optimized and Spontaneous Fermentation of Cowpea Leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
In as much as spontaneous fermentation of cowpea leaves enhances product
diversification, the process is rather slow with poor product quality. Limited work
has been undertaken to provide input toward ...