Recent publications
Geographical validation of the Smart Triage Model by age group.Zhang C, Wiens MO, Dunsmuir D, Pillay Y, Huxford C, Kimutai D, Tenywa E, Ouma M, Kigo J, Kamau S, Chege M, Kenya-Mugisha N, Mwaka S, Dumont GA, Kissoon N, Akech S, Ansermino JM
PLOS Digit Health, (2024). 3:e0000311
Biomarkers of mortality in adults and adolescents with advanced HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.Riitho V, Connon R, Gwela A, Namusanje J, Nhema R, Siika A, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Musiime V, Berkley JA, Szubert AJ, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Klein N, Prendergast AJ
Nat Commun, (2024). 15:5492
Current trends and latest developments in echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular function: load dependency perspective.Nonaka H, R�tsep I, Obonyo NG, Suen JY, Fraser JF, Chan J
Front Cardiovasc Med, (2024). 11:1365798
Correction: Burden of disease and risk factors for mortality amongst hospitalized newborns in Nigeria and Kenya.Nabwera HM, Wang D, Tongo OO, Andang'o PEA, Abdulkadir I, Ezeaka CV, Ezenwa BN, Fajolu IB, Imam ZO, Mwangome MK, Umoru DD, Akindolire AE, Otieno W, Nalwa GM, Talbert AW, Abubakar I, Embleton ND, Allen SJ
PLoS One, (2024). 19:e0306684
Prevalence of all epilepsies in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: a two-stage population-based study.Mwanga DM, Kadengye DT, Otieno PO, Wekesah FM, Kipchirchir IC, Muhua GO, Kinuthia JW, Kwasa T, Machuka A, Mongare Q, Iddi S, Davis Jones G, Sander JW, Kariuki SM, Sen A, Newton CR, Asiki G
Lancet Glob Health, (2024). 12:e1323-e1330
Evaluating the implementation of the Primary Health Integrated Care Project for Chronic Conditions: a cohort study from Kenya.Mugo R, Pliakas T, Kamano J, Sanga LA, Nolte E, Gasparrini A, Barasa E, Etyang A, Perel P
BMJ Public Health, (2024). 2:e000146
Health care workers' experiences of calling-for-help when taking care of critically ill patients in hospitals in Tanzania and Kenya.Mkumbo EG, Willows TM, Odongo Onyango O, Khalid K, Maiba J, Schell CO, Oliwa J, McKnight J, Baker T
BMC Health Serv Res, (2024). 24:821
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on child and adolescent mental health among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.Mkubwa B, Angwenyi V, Nzioka B, Newton CR, Sijbrandij M, Abubakar A
Int J Ment Health Syst, (2024). 18:27
COVID-19 pandemic effects on neonatal inpatient admissions and mortality: interrupted time series analysis of facilities implementing NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania.Malla L, Ohuma EO, Shabani J, Ngwala S, Dosunmu O, Wainaina J, Aluvaala J, Kassim I, Cross JH, Salim N, Zimba E, Ezeaka C, Penzias RE, Gathara D, Tillya R, Chiume M, Odedere O, Lufesi N, Kawaza K, Irimu G, Tongo O, Murless-Collins S, Bohne C, Richards-Kortum R, Oden M, Lawn JE
BMC Pediatr, (2024). 23:657
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) resistance in people treated with entecavir or tenofovir.Lumley SF, Delphin M, Mokaya JF, Tan CCS, Martyn E, Anderson M, Li KC, Waddilove E, Sukali G, Downs LO, Said K, Okanda D, Campbell C, Harriss E, Shimakawa Y, Matthews PC
J Clin Virol, (2024). 174:105711
Multipsychiatric Comorbidity in People With Epilepsy Compared With People Without Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Kwon CS, Rafati A, Gandy M, Scott A, Newton CR, Jette N
Neurology, (2024). 103:e209622
Population assessment of health system performance in 16 countries.Kruk ME, Sabwa S, Lewis TP, Aniebo I, Arsenault C, Carai S, Garcia PJ, Garcia-Elorrio E, Fink G, Kassa M, Mohan S, Moshabela M, Oh J, Pate MA, Nzinga J
Bull World Health Organ, (2024). 102:486-497b
Linking Cerebral Malaria Pathogenesis to APOE-Mediated Amyloidosis: Observations and Hypothesis.Kioko M, Mwangi S, Njunge JM, Berkley JA, Bejon P, Abdi AI
Mol Neurobiol, (2024). :Online ahead of print
Global Financing Facility investments for vulnerable populations: content analysis regarding maternal and newborn health and stillbirths in 11 African countries, 2015 to 2019.Kinney M, Kumar MB, Kabor� I, Kiendr�b�ogo J, Waiswa P, Lawn JE
Glob Health Action, (2024). 17:2329369
Relation between the Dantu blood group variant and bacteraemia in Kenyan children: a population-based case control study.Kariuki SN, Gilchrist JJ, Uyoga S, Macharia A, Makale J, Rayner JC, Williams TN
J Infect Dis, (2024). :Online ahead of print
Utility of MALDI-TOF MS for determination of species identity and blood meal sources of primary malaria vectors on the Kenyan coast.Karisa J, Ominde K, Tuwei M, Bartilol B, Ondieki Z, Musani H, Wanjiku C, Mwikali K, Babu L, Rono M, Eminov M, Mbogo C, Bejon P, Mwangangi J, Laroche M, Maia M
Wellcome Open Res, (2023). 8:151
Legume-supplemented feed for children hospitalised with severe malnutrition: A Phase II trial.Walsh K, Kiosia A, Olupot-Oupot P, Alaroker F, Okiror W, Nakuya M, Ssenyondo T, Amorut D, Okalebo CB, Muhindo R, Mpoya A, George EC, Frost G, Maitland K
Br J Nutr, (2024). 132:372-381
Dermatological changes in a prospective cohort of acutely ill, hospitalised Malawian children, stratified according to nutritional status.van den Brink D, Mponda K, Thompson D, van Hees C, Ngong'a F, Segula E, Mbale E, Boele van Hensbroek M, Bandsma RHJ, Walson JL, Brals D, Berkely J, Voskuijl W
BMJ Paediatr Open, (2024). 8:
Relationships between trauma types and psychotic symptoms: A network analysis of patients with psychotic disorders in a large, multi-country study in East Africa.Stevenson A, Misra S, Girma E, Isvoranu AM, Akena D, Alemayehu M, Atwoli L, Gelaye B, Gichuru S, Kariuki SM, Kwobah EK, Kyebuzibwa J, Mwema RM, Newman CP, Newton CRJC, Ongeri L, Stroud RE, 2nd Teferra S, Koenen KC, Seedat S
Compr Psychiatry, (2024). 133:152504
Blood-stage malaria vaccine candidate RH5.1/Matrix-M in healthy Tanzanian adults and children; an open-label, non-randomised, first-in-human, single-centre, phase 1b trial.Silk SE, Kalinga WF, Salkeld J, Mtaka IM, Ahmed S, Milando F, Diouf A, Bundi CK, Balige N, Hassan O, Mkindi CG, Rwezaula S, Athumani T, Mswata S, Lilolime NS, Simon B, Msami H, Mohamed M, David DM, Mohammed L, Nyaulingo G, Mwalimu B, Juma O, Mwamlima TG, Sasamalo IA, Mkumbange RP, Kamage JJ, Barrett JR, King LDW, Hou MM, Pulido D, Carnrot C, Lawrie AM, Cowan RE, Nugent FL, Roberts R, Cho JS, Long CA, Nielsen CM, Miura K, Draper SJ, Olotu AI, Minassian AM
Lancet Infect Dis, (2024). S1473-3099:00312-8