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The role of kidney transplantation as a component of integrated care for chronic kidney disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Kidney transplant provides superior outcomes to dialysis as a treatment for end-stage kidney disease. Therefore, it is essential that kidney transplantation be part of an integrated treatment and management plan for chronic ...
Potential oral health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: In this article, the potential oral health consequences of vaping are described. While most dentists are likely aware of the potential serious health effects involved with vaping, the aim of this article was to ...
A meta-analysis of the relationship between anatomical variations of pulmonary veins and atrial fibrillation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Our aim was to provide an evidence-based assessment of the relationship between pulmonary vein variants and atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods: A comprehensive systematic search was performed on the databases ...
COVID-19 Preparedness Within the Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthetic Ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Prevalence and causes of vision loss in sub-Saharan Africa in 2015: magnitude, temporal trends and projections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and causes of vision loss in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2015, compared with prior years, and to estimate expected values for 2020.
Methods: A systematic review and ...
Assessment of structure and performance of cattle markets in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Cattle markets play a major role in economic empowerment among cattle-keeping communities in developing countries. The objective of this study was to assess the structure and performance of selected cattle markets in western ...
Levels of PM 10 and PM 2.5 and Respiratory Health Impacts on School-Going Children in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The respiratory system of children is vulnerable to exposure to particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of less than 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) or even lower.
Objective: This study assessed PM10 and PM2.5 ...
The role of diversity, reserve margin and system structure on retail electricity tariffs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Electricity bills in Kenya have been an issue of concern to electricity consumers in the recent past. Highly volatile oil prices and unprecedented weather fluctuations have acted as significant shocks for electricity ...
High-risk Human Papillomavirus Messenger RNA Testing in Wet- And Dry- Self-Collected Specimens for High-Grade Cervical Lesion Detection in Mombasa, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Background: Self-collection for high-risk HPV (hr-HPV) mRNA testing may improve cervical cancer screening. Hr-HPV mRNA with self-collected specimens stored dry could enhance feasibility and acceptance of specimen collection ...
Returns to investment in postharvest loss reduction technologies among mango farmers in Embu County, Kenya
(Willey, 2020)
Horticultural production is a source of livelihood for many smallholder farmers in Kenya. However, the potential is hampered by high postharvest losses estimated at 40%–50% in fruit and vegetables. The losses are attributed ...