• Managing ocular allergy in resource-poor settings. 

  Bore, M. (University of Nairobi, 2016)

• Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva. 

  Gichuhi, S; Sagoo, M. S. (University of Nairobi, 2016)

• Audit of care of severely malnourished children aged 6-59 months at Al-Sabah Children Hospital, Juba, South Sudan. 

  Warille, M. B; Irimu, G; Wafula, E. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a critical public health concern in South Sudan where an estimated 200,000 children aged under five years are at risk of being malnourished. Studies have shown that adequate and timely treatment ...

• Management of acute diarrhoea among children aged 6-59 months admitted at Juba Teaching Hospital 

  Stephen, A. J; Murila, F. V; Wamalwa, D (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  INTRODUCTION: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five worldwide and accounts for 42.9% of under-5 mortality in South Sudan. Clinical outcomes for diarrhoea correlate with the quality ...

• Mothers' knowledge on essential newborn care at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan 

  Meseka, L. A.; Mungai, L. W; Musoke, R. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  Introduction: Globally neonatal mortality remains high and in South Sudan is estimated at 52/1000 live births. Objective: To identify the gaps in the knowledge and practices of essential newborn care among postnatal mothers ...

• Community’s Perception on Zoonotic Potential of Dog Helminthes Infections in Kangemi Slum of Nairobi, Kenya 

  Wyckliff, N; Kitaa, J; Thaiyah, A. (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  Dogs are the most adopted animals as pets worldwide and therefore pose a potential risk for zoonotic diseases due to the close relationship with humans. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kangemi slum of Nairobi, ...

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Sexually Abused Children and Educational Status in Kenya: A Longitudinal Study. 

  Mutavi, T; Mathai, M; Obondo, A (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  Children who experience sexual abuse often meet the criteria of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychiatric disorders. This article examines Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their educational status among children ...

• Adapting a stigma scale for assessment of Tuberculosis-related stigma among English/Swahili-speaking patients in an African setting. 

  Marangu, D; Mwaniki, H; Nduku ., S; Maleche-Obimbo, E; Jaoko, W; Babigumira, J; John-Stewart, G; Rao, D (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  OBJECTIVE: To adapt a validated instrument that quantitatively measures stigma among English/Swahili speaking TB (tuberculosis) patients in Kenya, a high burden TB country. METHODS: Following ethical approval, we ...

• Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells. 

  Konrad, L; Gronbach, J; Horné, F; Mecha, EO; Berkes, E; Frank, M; Gattenlöhner, S; Omwandho, CO; Oehmke, F; Tinneberg, HR (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by the loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell characteristics. Our aim was to assess the epithelial phenotype in the pathogenesis of endometriosis ...

• Concordance of self-reported hormonal contraceptive use and presence of exogenous hormones in serum among African women 

  Pyra, M; Lingappa, JR; Heffron, R; Erikson, DW; Blue, SW; Patel, RC; Nanda, K; Rees, H; Mugo, NR; Davis, NL.; Kourtis, AP; Baeten, JM (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  OBJECTIVES: Studies that rely on self-report to investigate the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV acquisition and transmission, as well as other health outcomes, could have compromised results due ...

• Are pharmacists' good knowledge and awareness on antibiotics taken for granted? The situation in Albania future implications across countries 

  Hoxha, I; Malaj, A; Kraja, B; Bino, S; Oluka, M; Marković-Peković, V; Godman, B (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  OBJECTIVES: Irrational use of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), exacerbated by dispensing of antibiotics without a prescription especially for typically viral infections. Such dispensing is ...

• αEβ7, α4β7 and α4β1 integrin contributions to T cell distribution in blood, cervix and rectal tissues: Potential implications for HIV transmission 

  Perciani, CT; Jaoko, W; Farah, B; Ostrowski, MA; Anzala, O; MacDonald, KS; KAVI-ICR Team. (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  Cell surface expression of α4β7, α4β1 and αEβ7 integrins play a key role in T cell distribution. Understanding the contribution of integrins to the density and ratios of CD4+: CD4negT cell at the portals of entry for HIV ...

• Suicidal Ideation among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala, Uganda. 

  Culbreth, R; Swahn, MH; Ndetei, D; Ametewee, L; Kasirye, R (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with suicidal ideation among youth living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Analyses are based on cross-sectional survey data, collected in 2014, of a convenience ...

• Integrin α4β7 expression on peripheral blood CD4+ T cells predicts HIV acquisition and disease progression outcomes. 

  Sivro, A; Schuetz, A; Sheward, D; Joag, V; Yegorov, S; Liebenberg, LJ; Yende-Zuma, N; Stalker, A; Mwatelah, RS; Selhorst, P; Garrett, N; Samsunder, N; Balgobin, A; Nawaz, F; Cicala, C; Arthos, J; Fauci, AS; Anzala, A; Kimani, J.; Bagaya, BS; Kiwanuka, N; Williamson, C; Kaul, R; Passmore, JS; Phanuphak, N; Ananworanich, J; Ansari, A; Abdool, Karim Q; Abdool, Karim SS; McKinnon, LR (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa is central to HIV pathogenesis, and the integrin α4β7 promotes the homing of immune cells to this site, including those that serve as viral targets. Data from simian immunodeficiency virus ...

• Evaluation of the association between the concentrations of key vaginal bacteria and the increased risk of HIV acquisition in African women from five cohorts: a nested case-control study. 

  McClelland, RS; Lingappa, JR; Srinivasan, S; Kinuthia, J; John-Stewart, GC; Jaoko, W; Richardson, BA; Yuhas, K; Fiedler, TL; Mandaliya, KN; Munch, MM; Mugo, NR; Cohen, CR; Baeten, JM; Celum, C; Overbaugh, J; Fredricks, DN (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  BACKGROUND: Disruptions of vaginal microbiota might increase women's susceptibility to HIV infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of associations between vaginal bacteria and HIV ...

• The CT Angiographic Prevalence of Renal Accessory Arteries in Kenya 

  Sungura, Richard; Onyambu, Callen; Mathenge, Ian (University of Nairobi, 2018)

  The understanding of vascular anatomy of kidneys has gained remarkable significance in both medical and surgical disciplines. The science of r enal transplantation intensifies a need for ...

• Antental care visits and pregnancy outcomes at a Kenyan rural district Hospital 

  Odwory, M.; Oyieke, J.B.O; Machoki, J. M.; Osoti, A. (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  Background: The goal of antenatal care (ANC) is to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. Fewer ANC visits in focused antenatal care (FANC) model can affect maternal and perinatal outcomes in low income settings where the ...

• Pharmacological and mechanical interventions for labour induction in outpatient settings. 

  Vogel, Joshua P; Osoti, Alfred O; Kelly, Anthony J; Stefania, Livio; Norman, Jane E; Alfi, Zarko (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  Background Induction of labour is carried out for a variety of indications and using a range of methods. For women at low risk of pregnancy complications, some methods of induction of labour or cervical ripening may be ...

• Evaluating factors affecting clinicians’ knowledge on contrast media: Kenyan experience. 

  Mutala, Timothy M; Maina, Priscilla N (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  Purpose: Our study aimed to establish exposure to and level of knowledge about contrast media among non-radiological clinicians and evaluate the contributory factors to the status. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional ...

• Positive predictive value of prostatic multiparametric MR I in patients with high PSA levels : Nairobi experience 

  Mutala, TM; Lazaro, E; Odhiambo, AO; Kimani, NM (University of Nairobi, 2017)

  To correlate positive mp- MRI findings with histological diagnosis in patients with high PSA levels. Methods : A prospective study recruited 50 patients with raised PSA and suspicious lesions on rectal examination who ...

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