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Umbilical catheter-related resistant Klebsiella septicaemia in a pre-term infant successfully treated with imipenem via the catheter

Goodwin, CS; Nsanze, H; Worsley, BW; Varady, E; Topley, J (University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1992-09)

Umbilical cord anomalies are more frequent in twins after assisted reproduction.

Delbaere, I; Goetgeluk, S; Derom, C; De Bacquer, D; De Sutter, P; Temmerman, M (University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007)

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to analyse differences in cord characteristics between naturally conceived twins and twins born after assisted reproduction. METHODS: Between 1985 and 2004, the East Flanders ...

Unbiased proteomics analysis demonstrates significant variability in mucosal immune factor expression depending on the site and method of collection.

Birse, KM; Burgener, A; Westmacott, GR; McCorrister, S; Novak, RM; Ball, TB. (University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2013-11)

Female genital tract secretions are commonly sampled by lavage of the ectocervix and vaginal vault or via a sponge inserted into the endocervix for evaluating inflammation status and immune factors critical for HIV microbicide ...

Unblinded randomized control trial on prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo II open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.

Ondari, JN; Masika, MM; Ombachi, RB; Ating'a, JE (University of Nairobi, 2016)

OBJECTIVE: To determine the difference in infection rate between 24h versus five days of prophylactic antibiotic use in management of Gustilo II open tibia fractures. DESIGN: Unblinded randomized control ...

Unboosted atazanavir in treatment of HIV infection: consideration of tolerability and safety while maintaining efficacy-report of two cases

Omonge, E; Otieno, F; Maritim, M; Ilovi, Carolyn S; Achieng, L; Otedo, A (KMA, 2013)

Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?

Nambati, EA; Kiarie, WC; Kimani, F; Kimotho, JH; Otinga, MS; Too, E; Kaniaru, S; Limson, J; Bulimo, W (BMC, 2018-01-05)

The use of saliva in diagnosis of infectious diseases is an attractive alternative to procedures that involve blood drawing. It promises to reduce risks associated with accidental needle pricks and improve patient compliance ...

Uncovering determinants of perceived feasibility of TF-CBT through coincidence analysis

Johnson, Clara; AlRasheed, Rashed; Gray, Christine; Triplett, Noah; Mbwayo, Anne; Weinhold, Andrew; Whetten, Kathryn; Dorsey, Shannon (University of Nairobi, 2024)

Introduction: A mental health provider's perception of how well an intervention can be carried out in their context (i.e., feasibility) is an important implementation outcome. This article aims to identify determinants of ...

Under-diagnosis of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Nairobi, Kenya

Hawken, MP; Muhindi, DW; Chakaya, JM; Bhatt, SM,; Ng'ang'a, LW (2001)

To determine if under-reading of sputum smears is a contributing factor in the disproportionate increase in smear-negative tuberculosis in Nairobi, Kenya. METHODOLOGY: Between October 1997 and November 1998, patients ...

Underfed Developing Purkinje Cell

ABDEL-MALEK, AK (University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 1995)

New-born mice were subjected to a regime of under-nutrition during lactation by doubling the size of the scope by lactating mother. The undernourished mice and controls were sacrificed at 2 and 3 weeks after birth. The ...

Underrepresentation and undertreatment of women in hematology: An unsolved issue

Kiera, Liblik; Dhali, Arkadeep; Kipkorir, Vincent; Avanthika, Chaithanya; Manan, Muhammad R; Găman, Mihnea-Alexandru (University of Nairobi, 2022)

Gender disparity is pervasive and persisting in research. Despite gender being recognized as one of the primary determinants of health, inadequate representation of women in clinical trials has resulted in a deficit ...

Understanding abortion-related complications in health facilities: results from WHO multicountry survey on abortion (MCS-A) across 11 sub-Saharan African countries

Qureshi, Zahida; Mehrtash, Hedieh; Kouanda, Seni; Filippi, Veronique; Govule, Philip; Soe Thwin, Soe; Bello, Folasade A; Gadama, Luis; Msusa, Ausbert Thoko; Idi, Nafiou; Goufodji, Sourou; Kim, Caron R; Wolomby-Molondo, Jean-Jose; Mugerwa, Kidza Y; Bique, Cassimo; Adanu, Richard; Fawole, Bukola; Madjadoum, Thierry; Gülmezoglu, Ahmet M; Ganatra, Bela; Tunçalp, Özge (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 ...

Understanding Adherence to Daily and Intermittent Regimens of Oral HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya.

Mugo, PM; Sanders, EJ; Mutua, G; van der Elst, E; Anzala, O; Barin, B; Bangsberg, DR; Priddy, FH; Haberer, JE (2014)

A qualitative assessment of Kenyan men who have sex with men taking daily and intermittent oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) found stigma, sex work, mobility, and alcohol impacted adherence. We analyzed quantitative ...

Understanding depression treatment and perinatal service preferences of Kenyan pregnant adolescents: A discrete choice experiment

Manasi, Kumar; Tele, Albert; Kathono, Joseph; Nyongesa, Vincent; Yator, Obadia; Mwaniga, Shillah; Huang, Keng Y; McKay, Mary; Lai, Joanna; Levy, Marcy; Cuijpers, Pim; Quaife, Matthew; Unutzer, Jurgen (University of Nairobi, 2023)

Background: Understanding mental health treatment preferences of adolescents and youth is particularly important for interventions to be acceptable and successful. Person-centered care mandates empowering individuals to ...

Understanding factors influencing home pregnancy test use among women in western Kenya: A qualitative analysis

Mazumder, Christina; Dollah, Annabel; Ouda, Rosebel; Okombo, Moses; Nyakina, Judith; Makia, Monica L; Dettinger, Julia C; Gómez, Laurén; Marwa, Mary; Ochieng, Ben; Abuna, Felix; Gwayi-Chore, Claire; Pintye, Jillian; Kinuthia, John; Grace, John-Stewart; Pfeiffer, James; Mugambi, Melissa L (University of Nairobi, 2023)

Background: There are limited data on home pregnancy test use among women in low-and-middle-income countries. A prior survey found that only 20% of women in western Kenya used a home pregnancy test to confirm their pregnancies ...

Understanding how contextual realities affect African born immigrants and refugees living with HIV in accessing care in the Twin Cities

Othieno, J (University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2007)

The Rapid Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (RARE) portion of the CSAD Project in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota) was designed to identify barriers to care faced by African refugees and immigrants. ...

Understanding mental health difficulties and associated psychosocial outcomes in adolescents in the HIV clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.

Gaitho, D; Kumar, M; Wamalwa, D; Wambua, GN; Nduati, R (University of Nairobi, 2018)

Background: Globally adolescents continue to have an upward trend in HIV incidence and AIDS-related mortality. The interplay between the rapid physical growth, sexual maturation, and enormous albeit slow-evolving cognitive ...