Recent publications

Spatial-temporal clustering of malaria using routinely collected health facility data on the Kenyan Coast.Kamau A, Mtanje G, Mataza C, Bejon P, Snow RW
Malar J, (2021). 20:227

Epidemiology of status epilepticus in children.Newton CR
Dev Med Child Neurol, (2021). 63:1011

Epilepsy in Onchocerca volvulus Sero-Positive Patients From Northern Uganda-Clinical, EEG and Brain Imaging Features.Ogwang R, Ningwa A, Akun P, Bangirana P, Anguzu R, Mazumder R, Salamon N, Henning OJ, Newton CR, Abbo C, Mwaka AD, Marsh K, Idro R
Front Neurol, (2021). 12:687281

Determinants of household catastrophic costs for drug sensitive tuberculosis patients in Kenya.Kirubi B, Ong'ang'o J, Nguhiu P, Lonnroth K, Rono A, Sidney-Annerstedt K
Infect Dis Poverty, (2021). 10:95

Clinical outcomes and outcome measurement tools reported in randomised controlled trials of treatment for snakebite envenoming: A systematic review.Abouyannis M, Aggarwal D, Lalloo DG, Casewell NR, Hamaluba M, Esmail H
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2021). 15:e0009589

Defining service catchment areas in low-resource settings.Macharia PM, Ray N, Giorgi E, Okiro EA, Snow RW
BMJ Glob Health, (2021). 6:e006381

Malaria is a cause of iron deficiency in African children.Muriuki JM, Mentzer AJ, Mitchell R, Webb EL, Etyang AO, Kyobutungi C, Morovat A, Kimita W, Ndungu FM, Macharia AW, Ngetsa CJ, Makale J, Lule SA, Musani SK, Raffield LM, Cutland CL, Sirima SB, Diarra A, Tiono AB, Fried M, Gwamaka M, Adu-Afarwuah S, Wirth JP, Wegmuller R, Madhi SA, Snow RW, Hill AVS, Rockett KA, Sandhu MS, Kwiatkowski DP, Prentice AM, Byrd KA, Ndjebayi A, Stewart CP, Engle-Stone R, Green TJ, Karakochuk CD, Suchdev PS, Bejon P, Duffy PE, Davey Smith G, Elliott AM, Williams TN, Atkinson SH
Nat Med, (2021). 27:653-658

Randomised controlled trial of oxygen therapy and high-flow nasal therapy in African children with pneumonia.Maitland K, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Hamaluba M, Thomas K, Alaroker F, Opoka RO, Tagoola A, Bandika V, Mpoya A, Mnjella H, Nabawanuka E, Okiror W, Nakuya M, Aromut D, Engoru C, Oguda E, Williams TN, Fraser JF, Harrison DA, Rowan K, Coast trial group
Intensive Care Med, (2021). 47:566-576

Proposal for Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Nomenclature below the Species Level.Salimi V, Viegas M, Trento A, Agoti CN, Anderson LJ, Avadhanula V, Bahl J, Bont L, Brister JR, Cane PA, Galiano M, Graham BS, Hatcher EL, Hellferscee O, Henke DM, Hirve S, Jackson S, Keyaerts E, Kragten-Tabatabaie L, Lindstrom S, Nauwelaers I, Nokes DJ, Openshaw PJ, Peret TC, Piedra PA, Ramaekers K, Rector A, Trovao NS, von Gottberg A, Zambon M, Zhang W, Williams TC, Barr IG, Buchholz UJ
Emerg Infect Dis, (2021). 27:1-9

A bibliometric analysis of COVID-19 research in Africa.Guleid FH, Oyando R, Kabia E, Mumbi A, Akech S, Barasa E
BMJ Glob Health, (2021). 6:e005690

Bionomics and ecology of Anopheles merus along the East and Southern Africa coast.Bartilol B, Omedo I, Mbogo C, Mwangangi J, Rono MK
Parasit Vectors, (2021). 14:84

Gender-related influences on adherence to advice and treatment-seeking guidance for infants and young children post-hospital discharge in Bangladesh.Uddin MF, Molyneux S, Muraya K, Hossain MA, Islam MA, Shahid ASMSB, Zakayo SM, Njeru RW, Jemutai J, Berkley JA, Walson JL, Ahmed T, Sarma H, Chisti MJ
Int J Equity Health, (2021). 20:64

Answer to Paredes et al. commenting on "COVID-19 vaccines under the International Health Regulations - We must use the WHO International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis",409-410,"Int J Infect Dis.Petersen E, Lucey D, Blumberg L, Kramer LD, Al-Abri S, Lee SS, Pinto TCA, Obiero CW, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, Yapi R, Abubakar A, Tambyah PA, Holmes A, Chen LH
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Incidence and predictors of hospital readmission in children presenting with severe anaemia in Uganda and Malawi: a secondary analysis of TRACT trial data.Connon R, George EC, Olupot-Olupot P, Kiguli S, Chagaluka G, Alaroker F, Opoka RO, Mpoya A, Walsh K, Engoru C, Nteziyaremye J, Mallewa M, Kennedy N, Nakuya M, Namayanja C, Nabawanuka E, Sennyondo T, Amorut D, Williams Musika C, Bates I, Boele van Hensbroek M, Evans JA, Uyoga S, Williams TN, Frost G, Gibb DM, Maitland K, Walker AS, Tract trial group
BMC Public Health, (2021). 21:1480

Using a human-centred design approach to develop a comprehensive newborn monitoring chart for inpatient care in Kenya.Muinga N, Paton C, Gicheha E, Omoke S, Abejirinde IO, Benova L, English M, Zweekhorst M
BMC Health Serv Res, (2021). 21:1010

Surveillance strategies using routine microbiology for antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries.Lim C, Ashley EA, Hamers RL, Turner P, Kesteman T, Akech S, Corso A, Mayxay M, Okeke IN, Limmathurotsakul D, van Doorn HR
Clin Microbiol Infect, (2021). 27:1391-1399

Urban Ecology of Arboviral Mosquito Vectors Along the Kenyan Coast.Karisa J, Muriu S, Omuoyo D, Karia B, Ngari M, Nyamwaya D, Rono M, Warimwe G, Mwangangi J, Mbogo CM
J Med Entomol, (2021). 58:428-438

Prevalence, risk and protective indicators of common mental disorders among young people living with HIV compared to their uninfected peers from the Kenyan coast: a cross-sectional study.Nyongesa MK, Mwangi P, Kinuthia M, Hassan AS, Koot HM, Cuijpers P, Newton CRJC, Abubakar A
BMC Psychiatry, (2021). 21:90

Collective sensemaking for action: researchers and decision makers working collaboratively to strengthen health systems.Gilson L, Barasa E, Brady L, Kagwanja N, Nxumalo N, Nzinga J, Molyneux S, Tsofa B
BMJ, (2021). 372:m4650

Fetal cranial growth trajectories are associated with growth and neurodevelopment at 2 years of age: INTERBIO-21st Fetal Study.Villar J, Gunier RB, Tshivuila-Matala COO, Rauch SA, Nosten F, Ochieng R, Restrepo-Mendez MC, McGready R, Barros FC, Fernandes M, Carrara VI, Victora CG, Munim S, Craik R, Barsosio HC, Carvalho M, Berkley JA, Cheikh Ismail L, Norris SA, Ohuma EO, Stein A, Lambert A, Winsey A, Uauy R, Eskenazi B, Bhutta ZA, Papageorghiou AT, Kennedy SH
Nat Med, (2021). 27:647-652