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Intense Simulation-Based Surgical Education for Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery: The Ophthalmic Learning and Improvement Initiative in Cataract Surgery Randomized Clinical Trial in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
Importance: Cataracts account for 40% of cases of blindness globally, with surgery the only treatment.
Objective: To determine whether adding simulation-based cataract surgical training to conventional training results ...
Rise and fall of total mesorectal excision with lateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 11,366 patients
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
The role of lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) during total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer is still controversial. Many reviews were published on prophylactic LLND in rectal cancer surgery, some biased by ...
The Role of the National Construction Authority in the Conservation of Vernacular Architectural Heritage
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Vernacular architecture is a malleable concept that encompasses structures produced by empirical/ experiential builders. It is sometimes referred to as indigenous, primitive, ethnic or even architecture without architects. ...
Prevalence of JP2 and Non-JP2 Genotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Oral Hygiene Practice of Kenyan Adolescents in Maasai Mara
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is implicated in the etiology of periodontitis that affects adolescents. The monitoring and mapping of the geographic dissemination pattern of JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes of A. ...
Out-Of-Pocket Health Expenditure among the Elderly in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-09-09)
health coverage (UHC) is a key health priority for developing countries. The elderly is a vulnerable demographic
group that need this protection. This study sought to analyze how selected social and demographic factors ...
Hand replantation using loupe magnification in a resource constrained environment: Case report
(University of Nairobi, 2020-11)
Hand replantation is a common surgical procedure worldwide. However, this practice is underdeveloped in many resource-constrained countries in part due to a lack of surgical microscopes. We present a patient successfully ...
Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Understanding abortion-related complications in health facilities: results from WHO multicountry survey on abortion (MCS-A) across 11 sub-Saharan African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Introduction: Complications due to unsafe abortions are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many sub-Saharan African countries. We aimed to characterise abortion-related complication severity, describe their ...
Mining Impacts on Society- a Case Study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Taita-Taveta County is rich with a wide variety of minerals in the world.
Gemstones like Ruby, Tsavorite, Ruby and green garnets have caused many
people to migrate to the area. These people came from within the county ...