Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Spatial approach for diagnosis of yield-limiting nutrients in smallholder agroecosystem landscape using population-based farm survey data
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Adept use of fertilizers is critical if sustainable development goal two of zero hunger and agroecosystem resilience are to be achieved for African smallholder agroecosystems. These heterogeneous systems are characterized ... -
Impaired Expression of Membrane Type-2 and Type-3 Matrix Metalloproteinases in Endometriosis but Not in Adenomyosis
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in menstruation and endometriosis; however, the membrane-type matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMPs) are not well studied in endometriosis and adenomyosis. We analyzed ... -
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Kenya: a multicentre cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)Objectives: To assess outcomes of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 and to determine the predictors of mortality. Setting: This study was conducted in six facilities, which included both government and privately ... -
Keloids: Does patients' sex influence the presentation and recurrence post-excision?
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)Keloid is a dermo-fibroproliferative disorder thought to result from abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts. Few studies have been done to compare the clinical presentation and outcomes of keloids based on gender. The ... -
Longitudinal and cross-sectional validation of the WERCAP screen for assessing psychosis risk and conversion
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Background: The Washington Early Recognition Center Affectivity and Psychosis (WERCAP) Screen was developed to assess risk for developing psychosis. Its validity has not been investigated in a large population-based study ... -
Comprehensive analysis of multiple mycotoxins and Aspergillus flavus metabolites in maize from Kenyan households
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)This study assessed the levels of mycotoxins in maize from Kenyan households. Further, local open pollinated maize varieties were compared with commercial hybrids to evaluate which variety is less susceptible to mycotoxin ... -
An Interesting Case of Fatal Myasthenic Crisis Probably Induced by the COVID-19 Vaccine
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)A myasthenic crisis is a severe, life-threatening exacerbation of myasthenia gravis that causes a rapid onset of muscle weakness and fatigue that may result in tetraparesis, dyspnea, respiratory insufficiency, aspiration, ... -
International Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Fellow Education: Utilizing Virtual Resuscitation Simulation in Settings With Differing Resources
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care-Kenya (PECC-Kenya) is an international collaboration between the University of Nairobi and the University of Washington (UW) supporting a combined fellowship program in pediatric ... -
Economic analysis of smallholder dairy cattle enterprises in Senegal
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)Smallholder dairy production in Senegal is important to both livelihoods and food and nutrition security. Here, we examine the economic performance of smallholder dairy cattle enterprises in Senegal, using data from ... -
Localising Global Approaches to Improve Clothing, Textile, and Apparel Industry Standards in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-07)The Clothing, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) industry has witnessed significant growth in East Africa, making it one of the best in current job creation and future employment projections. Global ... -
Installation Art; Identity of Millennials in Kenya
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)Background: Due to the emergence of social media and constantly changing trends on who to be, what to wear, and how to look, millennials have experienced such an identity crisis in recent years that their own cultural ... -
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Rubberised Concrete Containing Burnt Clay Powder
(University of Nairobi, 2022)An experimental study was conducted to investigate the mechanical performance of rubberised concrete containing Burnt Clay Powder (BCP). Waste Tire Rubber (WTR) and BCP were used to replace coarse aggregate and Ordinary ... -
Bodyweight, Locomotion, and Behavioral Responses of the Naked Mole Rat (Heterocephalus Glaber) to Lipopolysaccharide Administration
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The naked mole rat has unique biologic characteristics that include atypical inflammatory responses. Lipopolysaccharide induces inflammation which triggers brain centers controlling feeding, and behavior to result in "sick ... -
Dynamic Changes in Breast Milk Microbiome in the Early Postpartum Period of Kenyan Women Living With Hiv Are Influenced by Antibiotics but Not Antiretrovirals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Shared bacteria between maternal breast milk and infant stool, infers that transfer of maternal breast milk microbiota through breastfeeding seeds the establishment of the infant gut microbiome. Whether combination ... -
Molecular Characterization of Esbls and Qnrs Producers From Selected Enterobacteriaceae Strains Isolated From Commercial Poultry Production Systems in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The emergence and spread of Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) in Enterobacteriaceae through the plasmid-mediated exchange have become a major threat to public health by complicating the treatment of ... -
Improving postpartum hemorrhage care: Policy, practice, and research
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A remarkable rodent: Regeneration and reproduction in spiny mice (Acomys)
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Although certain organisms are chosen and employed to better understand a specific problem in biology (so-called model organisms), sometimes an animal model reveals its' biomedical importance by happenstance. In many ways, ... -
Rationale for integration of services for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)Background: Good diabetes mellitus (diabetes) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) management depends on the strength of the health system, prompting us to conduct a health system assessment for diabetes and DR in Kenya. We used ... -
Synthesis of a pyrrolidine derivative of a carvotacetone and monoterpenes for anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and anti-cryptococcal properties
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)Monoterpene derivatives are of great biological relevance in the pharmaceutical industry. In the present study, pyrrolidine derivative of a carvotacetone, 3-O-benzylcarvotacetone (1), and selected monoterpenes (3-hydroxy ... -
Cross-sectional Study to Predict Subnational Levels of Health Workers' Knowledge About Severe Malaria Treatment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objectives: This study applied a Bayesian hierarchical ecological spatial model beyond predictor analysis to test for the best fitting spatial effects model to predict subnational levels of health workers' knowledge of ...