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Intra-myocardial Bullet causing heart block in a patient with multiple gunshot wounds: Case Report
(Ann Afr Surg, 2011-07)
Elective removal of intra-myocardial bullet remains a controversial subject. A non-operative approach has been recommended as appropriate for a stable asymptomatic patient. In the presence of complications such as bleeding, ...
Modelling the Household Cost of Paediatric Malaria Treatment in a Rural County in Kenya: Do Non-user Fee Payments Matter? A Partial Cost of Illness Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
ABSTRACT
Objective The objective of this study was to develop
an econometric model for the cost of treatment of
paediatric malaria from a patient perspective in a resource
scarce rural setting of Homa Bay County, Kenya. ...
Household characteristics as predictors of access to paediatric malaria treatment in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the infuence of socioeconomic household characteristics on access to paediatric malaria
treatment in Homa Bay County, Kenya.
Results: From univariate analysis, treatment with analgesics ...
Significance bias: an empirical evaluation of the oral health literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: The tendency to selectively report “significant” statistical results (file-drawers effect) or run selective
analyses to achieve “significant” results (data-dredging) has been observed in many scientific fields. ...
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 ...
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 ...