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The Medical Education Environment at the University of Nairobi, Kenya: An Assessment with the DREEM Tool
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: The supportive learning environment can enhance impartating of knowledge and skills. Objective: To assess the learning environment at the School of Medicine of the University of Nairobi using the Dundee Ready ...
Comparative evaluation of antacid suspensions in the kenyan market
(East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci, 2020-04-29)
Acid-neutralizing antacid productsare widely used to alleviate the symptomsof excess gastric acidity, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and related disorders. Several commonly used antacid suspensions in the ...
A review of completeness, correctness, and order of cause of death statements among decedents with documented causes of death and HIV status at two major mortuaries in Kenya, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The cause of death (COD) statement is a vital statistic that refers to the disease(s) and process(es) that lead to death. Obtaining accurate COD is valuable for mortality prevention priorities. The statements ...
Association between Vaginal Bacterial Microbiota and Vaginal Yeast Colonization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Vaginal yeast is frequently found with Lactobacillus-dominant microbiota. The relationship between vaginal yeast and other bacteria has not been well characterized.
Methods: These analyses utilized data from ...
Anatomical variations of the pyramidalis muscle: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the anatomical characteristics of the pyramidalis muscle (PM).
Materials and methods: A thorough systematic search of the literature through August 31st ...
The epidemiology, molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The most common type of monogenic diabetes is maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of endocrine disorders that affect 1-5% of all patients with diabetes ...
Dry Taps? A Synthesis of Alternative "Wash" Methods in the Absence of Water and Sanitizers in the Prevention of Coronavirus in Low-Resource Settings
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: Social distancing and hand washing with soap and water have been advocated as the main proactive measures against the spread of coronavirus. We sought to find out what other alternative materials and methods ...
People living with HIV on atazanavir-based second line regimens are not highly adherent to therapy; a report from a tertiary referral Hospital in Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2020-08)
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a necessity for the attainment of favorable treatment outcomes.
Several factors are known to influence adherence levels among different cohorts of patients. These factors ...
Orofacial Infections in Kenya: A Retrospective Study
(Annals of African Surgery, 2021-02)
Background: Orofacial infections are either odontogenic or non-odontogenic in nature. The clinical spectrum of these infections is diverse. This study aimed to describe the presentation and management of patients presenting ...
Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women with Locally Advanced Breast Cancer in Kenya: Utility of Ki67
(Annals of African Surgery, 2021-02-09)
Background: Ki67 levels have been shown to have good predictive value in breast cancer treatment. There is paucity of data on Ki67 levels in predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in Kenya. This study ...