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Neurodevelopment of children who are HIV-exposed and uninfected in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Predictors of neurodevelopment among children who are HIV-exposed uninfected (CHEU) are poorly understood.
Methods: Mothers with and without HIV and their children were enrolled during 6-week postnatal ...
The Impact of Simulation-Based Trabeculectomy Training on Resident Core Surgical Skill Competency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Prcis: Simulation-based surgical education shows a positive, immediate, and sustained impact on core surgical skill competency in trabeculectomy among resident ophthalmologists in training.
Purpose: To measure the impact ...
Heat stable carbetocin or oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among women at risk: A secondary analysis of the CHAMPION trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Objective: To examine whether the observed non-inferiority of heat-stable carbetocin (HSC), compared with oxytocin, was influenced by biologic (macrosomia, parity 3 or more, or history of postpartum hemorrhage [PPH]) and/or ...
Effects of pretreating wheat middlings and sunflower meal with fiber degrading enzymes on components solubilization and utilization in broiler chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Pretreating fibrous feedstuffs with exogenous enzymes may improve their utilization in broiler chickens. Pretreatment of wheat middlings (WM) and sunflower meal (SM) with fiber degrading enzymes (FDE) was investigated for ...
Perceptions of and Practical Experience with the National Surveillance Centre in Managing Medicines Availability Amongst Users within Public Healthcare Facilities in South Africa: Findings and Implications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The introduction of the National Surveillance Centre (NSC) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of managing medicines availability within the public healthcare system in South Africa. However, at present, there ...
The impact of health insurance enrollment on health outcomes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: The achievement of the global agenda on universal health coverage (UHC) is pivotal in ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being of all. However, achieving healthy lives and wellbeing of all has been ...
Primary Arterial Hypertension and Drug-Induced Hypertension in Philadelphia-Negative Classical Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: A Systematic Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The impact of primary arterial hypertension (HTN) in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) remains unclear, with scant literature available, mostly focusing on cardiovascular risk factors as a singular entity or on organ-specific ...
Factors Influencing Progressive Utilization of Palliative Care Services among Cancer Patients in Kenya: The Case of Nairobi Hospice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The rising cases of non-communicable diseases, specifically cancer, have led to the integration of palliative care in their management. However, only 10% of cancer patients have access to palliative care. Healthcare ...
United Against Rabies Forum: The first 2 years
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Rabies continues to kill an estimated 59,000 people annually, with up to 99% of human cases transmitted by domestic dogs. The elimination of human deaths from dog-mediated rabies is achievable by applying a One Health ...
Role of Masonry Work Procedures in Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Masonry Workers in Building Construction Workplaces, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Globally masonry workers are often exposed to work-related risks resulting in the development of
musculoskeletal disorders affecting their body's movements. Despite the gains made, existing engineering
and administrative ...