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View article: Barriers and Detractors Influencing Transition from High School into Post-Secondary Education in Kenya: Actualizing Sustainable Development Goals on Decent Work
Barriers and Detractors Influencing Transition from High School into Post-Secondary Education in Kenya: Actualizing Sustainable Development Goals on Decent Work Open
The transition from high school to post-secondary education is a critical juncture that significantly affects youth employability, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. This desktop review explores the key barriers a…
View article: Triglyceride Glucose Index as a Predictor of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in an Urban Population in Kenya
Triglyceride Glucose Index as a Predictor of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in an Urban Population in Kenya Open
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are significant contributors to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with their prevalence rising in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Insulin resistance (IR…
View article: Correction: Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods
Correction: Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235234.].
View article: Post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 IgG spike antibody responses among clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers at a tertiary facility in Kenya
Post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 IgG spike antibody responses among clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers at a tertiary facility in Kenya Open
Introduction Following the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, vaccination became the main strategy against disease severity and even death. Healthcare worker…
View article: Assessment of Ferritin and Lead Levels in Children Living in an Informal Urban Settlement in Kenya
Assessment of Ferritin and Lead Levels in Children Living in an Informal Urban Settlement in Kenya Open
Background. Childhood lead exposure from recycling used lead-acid batteries (ULAB) in unregulated areas is a significant cause of lead toxicity, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess the proportion of …
View article: P16 expression and recurrent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cryotherapy among women living with HIV
P16 expression and recurrent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cryotherapy among women living with HIV Open
Background The expression of p16 protein, a surrogate marker for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), is associated with cervical dysplasia. We evaluated correlates of p16 expression at treatment for high-grade cervical lesions and its …
View article: The diagnostic accuracy of an initial point-of-care lactate at the emergency department as a predictor of in-hospital mortality among adult patients with sepsis and septic shock
The diagnostic accuracy of an initial point-of-care lactate at the emergency department as a predictor of in-hospital mortality among adult patients with sepsis and septic shock Open
Background In patients with sepsis, elevated lactate has been shown to be a strong predictor of in-hospital mortality. However, the optimal cutoff for rapidly stratifying patients presenting to the emergency department at risk for increase…
View article: Age-related changes in serum anti-Müllerian hormone in women of reproductive age in Kenya
Age-related changes in serum anti-Müllerian hormone in women of reproductive age in Kenya Open
Background. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the granulosa cells of ovarian antral follicles and plays a role in therecruitment of dominant follicles during folliculogenesis. The serum level of AMH is proportional to the number …
View article: Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers and nonclinical staff at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study
Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers and nonclinical staff at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study Open
Background Healthcare workers and nonclinical staff in medical facilities are perceived to be a high-risk group for acquiring SAR-CoV-2 infection, and more so in countries where COVID-19 vaccination uptake is low. Serosurveillance may best…
View article: Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study
Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study Open
Background Healthcare workers are perceived to be a high-risk group for acquiring SAR-CoV-2 infection, and more so in countries where COVID-19 vaccination uptake is low. Serosurveillance may best determine the true extent of SARS-CoV-2 inf…
View article: Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods
Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods Open
Kenyan RIs for major analytes were established using harmonized protocol from well-defined reference individuals. Standardized RIs for chemistry analytes can be shared across sub-Saharan African laboratories with similar ethnic and life-st…
View article: 378. <i>Candida auris</i> Fungemia: Risk Factors and Outcome
378. <i>Candida auris</i> Fungemia: Risk Factors and Outcome Open
BACKGROUND: Candida auris emerged as a human pathogen in 2009 and has subsequently been identified around the world as a cause of invasive candidiasis. Published clinical information on this organism consists primarily of case reports and …
View article: Spectrum of Microbial Diseases and Resistance Patterns at a Private Teaching Hospital in Kenya: Implications for Clinical Practice
Spectrum of Microbial Diseases and Resistance Patterns at a Private Teaching Hospital in Kenya: Implications for Clinical Practice Open
The current report demonstrates high rates of antimicrobial resistance in Gram negative organisms, even in outpatients with urinary tract infections. On the other hand, rates of resistance in Gram positive organisms, notably S. aureus, are…