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We Asked the Experts: The Tropical Surgeon: Everywhere in Chains But Not Imprisoned
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Surgical practice in the tropics very much reminds one of
the famous quote attributed to Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
‘‘Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains’’. The
numerous and onerous challenges of tropical ...
A Simplified Simulation Procedure and Analysis of a Photovoltaic Solar System Using a Single Diode Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
A single diode model for a photovoltaic solar module is the most ideal and
quick way of analyzing the module characteristics before implementing them
in a solar plant. Solar modules manufacturers provide information for ...
A Simplified Method for Parameter Determination of a Photovoltaic Module using Manufacturer’s data
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Accurate and fast modelling and simulation of Photovoltaic module
requires careful determination and identification of the unknown
parameters required in fitting the voltage-current and power-voltage
curves to replicate ...
Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: This study aimed to determine the present oral health status of the rural Kenyan elderly population
and to investigate whether oral health status is associated with the perceived general health.
Methods: A ...
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Following Extensive Use of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction
Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several ...
Differential Elevation of Inflammation and CD4+ T Cell Activation in Kenyan Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers Using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Depot Medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) is one of the most widely used contraceptives in Sub-Saharan Africa where HIV incidence is high. We explored the effect of DMPA on the activation of HIV cellular targets and ...
Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background:
Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ...
Effect of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping on preterm neonates in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a placental to new-born transfusion strategy recommended by obstetric and gynaecological societies. Though not widely adopted, umbilical cord milking (UCM) may achieve faster ...
Policy and research frame of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: reflections on urban informality.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
How has the informality of urban slums exposed a gap in policy formulation and research questions in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic? This paper seeks to identify the appropriate questions and ...
Skewed logit model for analyzing correlated infant morbidity data.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Infant morbidity is a topic of interest because it is used globally as an indicator of the status of health care in a country. A large body of evidence supports an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) ...