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Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
The establishment of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) to stop the transmission of infection has significantly reduced the incidence of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating mosquito-borne ...
Innominate artery occlusion: a case study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Aim of the study: The aim of this case report is to evaluate carotid duplex and hemodynamic patterns in an asymptomatic male patient with innominate artery occlusion. Innominate artery occlusion is a rare clinical entity ...
Determinants of an integrated cervical cancer screening services in primary healthcare: sharing lessons from Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: The successful integration of cervical cancer screening service (CCASS) into primary healthcare's routine services depends on locality-specific and context-based service determinants.
Objective: This paper ...
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine and Compare the Craniofacial Anthropometric Norms in a Selected Kenyan and Chinese Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Craniofacial anthropometry provides essential data for diagnosis and treatment planning, with the norms for many races having been investigated. The results reveal that facial morphometry varies greatly because ...
Scoping review on the link between economic growth, decent work, and early childhood caries
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a prevalent chronic non-communicable disease that affects millions of young children globally, with profound implications for their well-being and oral health. This paper explores ...
Uncovering determinants of perceived feasibility of TF-CBT through coincidence analysis
(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 ...
Progress Towards Elimination of Trachoma in Kenya 2017-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Purpose: Trachoma is endemic in Kenya. Since baseline trachoma surveys in 2004, a concerted programme has been undertaken to reduce the prevalence of disease. Here, we report on trachoma prevalence surveys carried out ...
Capnography access and use in Kenya and Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Purpose: Lack of access to safe and affordable anesthesia and monitoring equipment may contribute to higher rates of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While capnography is standard in ...
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following vaccination: analysis of the VAERS database and systematic review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) database and systematically review the literature to provide a comprehensive analysis of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction ...
The Prevalence, Dental Complications, and Effects of Infant Oral Mutilation
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Objective: The aim of this scoping review on infant oral mutilation (IOM) was to study the prevalence, dental complications, and immediate and long-term effects of this practice, in addition to providing a systematic ...