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Time to act-comprehensive abortion care in east Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Simplified paper format for detecting HIV drug resistance in clinical specimens by oligonucleotide ligation.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a chronic infection that can be managed by antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, periods of suboptimal viral suppression during lifelong ART can select for HIV drug resistant (DR) ...
Effective treatment of Madura foot: a systematic review protocol.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Training tomorrow's leaders in global health: impact of the afya bora consortium fellowship on the careers of its alumni.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Effective leadership is a cornerstone of successful healthcare delivery in resource limited settings throughout the world. However, few programs in Africa prepare healthcare professionals with the leadership ...
Postpartum depression and infant feeding practices in a low income urban settlement in Nairobi-Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Postpartum depression can compromise caregiving activities, including infant feeding practices, resulting in child malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of postpartum depression ...
Giant solitary cerebral hydatid cyst in a child, complicated with post-operative subdural haematoma: case report and review of literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by taenia Echinococcus granulosus that rarely affects the brain. It usually involves all organ systems of the body but is more common in the liver, lungs. We present an ...
Evaluation of a systems analysis and improvement approach to optimize prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV using the consolidated framework for implementation research.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Despite large investments to prevent mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT), pediatric HIV elimination goals are not on track in many countries. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) study was ...
Low risk of proximal tubular dysfunction associated with emtricitabine-tenofovir disoproxil fumarate preexposure prophylaxis in men and women.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVE:
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is associated with proximal tubular dysfunction (tubulopathy) when used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We evaluated whether TDF causes ...
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus by traditional medicine practitioners in Kenya--key informant interviews.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION:
Worldwide, plant based medicines are increasing in popularity due to perceptions of safety and efficacy. Herbalists in Kenya are widely consulted for the management of many diseases including Type 2 Diabetes ...
Dual contraceptive method use in HIV-serodiscordant Kenyan couples.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend dual contraceptive method use with condoms and another contraceptive to reduce both incidence of HIV/sexually transmitted infection transmission and ...