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Annona muricata silver nanoparticles exhibit strong anticancer activities against cervical and prostate adenocarcinomas through regulation of CASP9 and the CXCL1/CXCR2 genes axis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: Green synthesized nanoparticles have been earmarked for use in nanomedicine including for the development of better anticancer drugs.
Objective: The aim of this study was to undertake biochemical evaluation ...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of iliocapsularis muscle: an important landmark in orthopedic surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Purpose: Iliocapsularis (IC) is a small muscle overlying the capsule of the hip joint. Although recent attention is being given to this muscle by orthopedic surgeons who encounter it during the anterior approach to total ...
Association between obstetric and medical risk factors and stillbirths in a low-income urban setting
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)
Objective: To evaluate the association between obstetric and medical risk factors and stillbirths in a Kenyan set-up.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted in four hospitals between August 2018 and April 2019. Two ...
International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) position statement: Role of the oncology pharmacy team in cancer care
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
The Oncology Pharmacy Team (OPT), consisting of specialty-trained pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians, is an integral component of the multidisciplinary healthcare team (MHT) involved with all aspects of cancer patient ...
Dementia in Africa: Current evidence, knowledge gaps, and future directions.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
In tandem with the ever-increasing aging population in low and middle-income countries, the burden of dementia is rising on the African continent. Dementia prevalence varies from 2.3% to 20.0% and incidence rates are 13.3 ...
Perceptions and experiences of dementia and its care in rural Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Objectives: We aimed to explore the perceptions towards dementia and related care across three stakeholder groups in rural Kenya.
Methods: A total of 38 key stakeholders (carers of persons with dementia, health care ...
Diversity Is Needed Throughout All Aspects of the Editorial Peer Review Process for Surgery Journals
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Declines in HIV prevalence in female sex workers accessing an HIV treatment and prevention programme in Nairobi, Kenya over a 10-year period
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Objectives:
Empirical time trends in HIV prevalence in female sex workers (FSWs) are helpful to understand the evolving HIV epidemic, and to monitor the scale-up, coverage, and impact of ongoing HIV prevention and treatment ...
Pediatric Medical Emergencies and Injury Prevention Practices in the Pediatric Emergency Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction
The epidemiology and presence of pediatric medical emergencies and injury prevention practices in Kenya and resource-limited settings are not well understood. This is a barrier to planning and providing ...
Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their experiences participating in interventions. This ...