Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food networks present varying food safety concerns because of the complexity of interactions, production, and handling practices. We investigated total bacteria counts (TBCs) and total coliform counts (TCCs) in various ... -
Community-based lifestyle intervention improves metabolic syndrome and related markers among Kenyan adults
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Purpose: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes. The study aimed to establish the efficacy of a community-based lifestyle intervention on MetS in Kenyan adults using ... -
Age related effects of selective and non-selective COX-2 inhibitors on bone healing
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)Introduction: Fractures are increasing worldwide and with an aging population, are frequent in the elderly. The healing of fractures progresses through various phases including the inflammatory stage. Aging is associated ... -
Oral Diseases and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Kenyan Children and Adolescents with HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Introduction: Children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) have a higher risk of hard and soft oral tissue diseases as compared with their healthy peers. It is important to increase awareness regarding the need to ... -
COVID-19: knowledge, perception of risk, preparedness and vaccine acceptability among healthcare workers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Introduction: coronaviruses are highly contagious and healthcare workers are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, risk perception, preparedness for ... -
Rational use of antibiotics and covariates of clinical outcomes in patients admitted to intensive care units of a tertiary hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Objectives: Rational use of antibiotics implies appropriate choice of an antibiotic administered at correct dose, frequency, and duration using the most suitable route of administration. Irrational antibiotics use is ... -
High level of plasma TILRR protein is associated with faster HIV seroconversion
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Background: TILRR (Toll-like Interleukin-1 Receptor Regulator) is a modulator of many genes in NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) signaling. It promotes the production of inflammatory ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum americanum L. (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Background: Herbal plants are a natural source of novel biomolecules used widely in ethnomedicine. The present study was intended to examine the antimicrobial properties, cytotoxicity, and phytoconstituents of Ocimum ... -
Going viral - capacity strengthening in the context of pandemic(s)
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Strengthening the capacity of midwives and nurses in low- and middle-income countries to lead research is an urgent priority in embedding and sustaining evidence-based practice and better outcomes for women and newborns ... -
Audit identified modifiable factors in Hospital Care of Newborns in low-middle income countries: a scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Background: Audit of facility-based care provided to small and sick newborns is a quality improvement initiative that helps to identify the modifiable gaps in newborn care (BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 14: 280, 2014). The aim ... -
Diagnostic Challenges in Childhood Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Optimizing the Clinical Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)The management of childhood tuberculosis (TB) is hampered by the low sensitivity and limited accessibility of microbiological testing. Optimizing clinical approaches is therefore critical to close the persistent gaps in ... -
Socioeconomic Burdens of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LMIC Populations with Increased HIV Vulnerabilities
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Purpose of review: To review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its public health response on key populations at risk of HIV infection, with a focus on sex workers. Recent findings: Since last year several groups ... -
The Unusual High Origin Radial Artery in a Black Kenyan Population: A Cadaveric Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Background: The anatomy of the radial artery draws great interests among anatomists for its frequent involvement in variations. Equally, these variations have gained significant attention from clinicians because of the ... -
Genetic connectivity of trypanosomes between tsetse-infested and tsetse-free areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)The prevalence rates of trypanosomes, including those that require cyclical transmission by tsetse flies, are widely distributed in Africa. Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma congolense are actively maintained in regions ... -
The effects of negative pressure wound therapy on wounds with cerebrospinal fluid leakages
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Objective: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been widely used for a variety of wounds with good outcomes. However, it is contraindicated in the management of wounds with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakages. The ... -
Outdoor malaria vector species profile in dryland ecosystems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)Outdoor biting by anopheline mosquitoes is one of the contributors to residual malaria transmission, but the profile of vectors driving this phenomenon is not well understood. Here, we studied the bionomics and genetically ... -
Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei venom-induced lethality
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)This study aimed to determine the efficacy of Inoserp, Vins bioproducts, and South African Institute of Medical Research (SAIMR) polyvalent antivenoms in neutralizing Naja ashei venom-induced lethality in mice. The ... -
A Systematic Review of Medicinal Plants of Kenya used in the Management of Bacterial Infections
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Kenya's vision 2030 partly aims at ensuring adequate health care for all, and the integration of traditional healthcare practices into the national healthcare system would present a more rapid alternative towards the ... -
Pediatric Pneumonia: Another Problem Plagued by Inequity in Health Care
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A case for implementation of adult pneumococcal vaccine program in Africa: review and expert opinion
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)Vaccines are considered as a therapeutic area for children; the scientific community focuses mainly on managing chronic disease when it comes to adults. There currently is an increase in the burden of vaccine preventable ...