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Female genital mutilation/cutting: innovative training approach for nurse-midwives in high prevalent settings.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background:
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has no medical benefits and is associated with serious health complications. FGM/C including medicalization is illegal in Kenya. Capacity building for nurse-midwives ...
Implant delivering hydroxychloroquine attenuates vaginal T lymphocyte activation and inflammation.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Evidence suggests that women who are naturally resistant to HIV infection exhibit low baseline immune activation at the female genital tract (FGT). This "immune quiescent" state is associated with lower expression of T-cell ...
Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) - And now there are three.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
For centuries, a large number of people living in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula and eastern Africa have chewed the fresh leaves and twigs of the plant Catha edulis Forsk, more commonly known as khat, for ...
Adapting clinical practice guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in Kenya: process and outputs
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background
The use of clinical practice guidelines envisages augmenting quality and best practice in clinical outcomes. Generic guidelines that are not adapted for local use often fail to produce these outcomes. Adaptation ...
Serum Ferritin Levels In Patients With Sickle Cell Anaemia At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Abstract:
Background:
The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is thought to be increased
because of
the
repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequ
ent recycling and accumulation of ...
Prevalence and Data Availability of Early Childhood Caries in 193 United Nations Countries, 2007-2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
OBJECTIVES:
To assess the relationship between health care system and economic factors and early childhood caries (ECC) data availability and prevalence.
METHODS:
We estimated ECC data for 193 United Nations countries ...
Similar Characteristics of Endometrial and Endometriotic Epithelial Cells.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by the loss of epithelial and acquisition of mesenchymal cell characteristics. Our aim was to assess the epithelial phenotype in the pathogenesis of endometriosis ...
Pattern and determinants of contraceptive usage among women of reproductive age from the Digo community residing in Kwale, Kenya: results from a cross-sectional household survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)
Contraceptive usage has been associated with improved maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. Despite significant resources being allocated to programs, there has been sub-optimal uptake of contraception, especially in ...
Stool Xpert MTB/RIF and urine lipoarabinomannan for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hospitalized HIV-infected children.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
Tuberculosis (TB) causes substantial morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected children. Sample collection and the paucibacillary nature of TB in children makes diagnosis challenging. Rapid diagnostic tools ...
An observational study of monitoring of vital signs in children admitted to Kenyan hospitals: an insight into the quality of nursing care?
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background:
Measurement and correct interpretation of vital signs is part of routine clinical care. Repeated measurement enhances early recognition of deterioration, may help prevent morbidity and mortality and is a ...