Publications

Epidemiology and Demography

Automating Pitted Red Blood Cell Counts Using Deep Neural Network Analysis: A New Method for Measuring Splenic Function in Sickle Cell Anaemia.Nardo-Marino A, Braunstein TH, Petersen J, Brewin JN, Mottelson MN, Williams TN, Kurtzhals JAL, Rees DC, Glenthoj A
Front Physiol, (2022). 13:859906

A Clinical and Physiological Prospective Observational Study on the Management of Pediatric Shock in the Post-Fluid Expansion as Supportive Therapy Trial Era.Obonyo NG, Olupot-Olupot P, Mpoya A, Nteziyaremye J, Chebet M, Uyoga S, Muhindo R, Fanning JP, Shiino K, Chan J, Fraser JF, Maitland K
Pediatr Crit Care Med, (2022). 23:502-513

Low Hemoglobin Levels Are Associated with Reduced Psychomotor and Language Abilities in Young Ugandan Children.Nampijja M, Mutua AM, Elliott AM, Muriuki JM, Abubakar A, Webb EL, Atkinson SH
Nutrients, (2022). 14:

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association with Iron Deficiency in African Children.Mogire RM, Muriuki JM, Morovat A, Mentzer AJ, Webb EL, Kimita W, Ndungu FM, Macharia AW, Cutland CL, Sirima SB, Diarra A, Tiono AB, Lule SA, Madhi SA, Prentice AM, Bejon P, Pettifor JM, Elliott AM, Adeyemo A, Williams TN, Atkinson SH
Nutrients, (2022). 14:

Efficiency of transplacental transfer of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specific antibodies among pregnant women in Kenya.Nyiro JU, Bukusi E, Mwaengo D, Nyaguara A, Nyawanda B, Otieno N, Bigogo G, Murunga N, Widdowson MA, Verani JR, Chaves SS, Mwangudza H, Odundo C, Berkley JA, Nokes DJ, Munywoki PK
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:43

TRUE-1: Trial of Repurposed Unithiol for snakebite Envenoming phase 1 (safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy Kenyan adults).Abouyannis M, FitzGerald R, Ngama M, Mwangudzah H, Nyambura YK, Ngome S, Riako D, Babu L, Lewa F, Else L, Dily Penchala S, Orindi B, Mumba N, Kalama B, Ndungu FM, Adetifa I, Khoo S, Lalloo DG, Casewell NR, Hamaluba M
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:90

The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation.Abubakar I, Dalglish SL, Angell B, Sanuade O, Abimbola S, Adamu AL, Adetifa IMO, Colbourn T, Ogunlesi AO, Onwujekwe O, Owoaje ET, Okeke IN, Adeyemo A, Aliyu G, Aliyu MH, Aliyu SH, Ameh EA, Archibong B, Ezeh A, Gadanya MA, Ihekweazu C, Ihekweazu V, Iliyasu Z, Kwaku Chiroma A, Mabayoje DA, Nasir Sambo M, Obaro S, Yinka-Ogunleye A, Okonofua F, Oni T, Onyimadu O, Pate MA, Salako BL, Shuaib F, Tsiga-Ahmed F, Zanna FH
Lancet, (2022). 399:1155-1200

Population health outcomes in Nigeria compared with other west African countries, 1998-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study.Angell B, Sanuade O, Adetifa IMO, Okeke IN, Adamu AL, Aliyu MH, Ameh EA, Kyari F, Gadanya MA, Mabayoje DA, Yinka-Ogunleye A, Oni T, Jalo RI, Tsiga-Ahmed FI, Dalglish SL, Abimbola S, Colbourn T, Onwujekwe O, Owoaje ET, Aliyu G, Aliyu SH, Archibong B, Ezeh A, Ihekweazu C, Iliyasu Z, Obaro S, Obadare EB, Okonofua F, Pate M, Salako BL, Zanna FH, Glenn S, Walker A, Ezalarab M, Naghavi M, Abubakar I
Lancet, (2022). 399:1117-1129

Challenges in estimating the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Africa - Authors' reply.Mogire RM, Atkinson SH
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e474

Scaling up the primary health integrated care project for chronic conditions in Kenya: study protocol for an implementation research project.Nolte E, Kamano JH, Naanyu V, Etyang A, Gasparrini A, Hanson K, Koros H, Mugo R, Murphy A, Oyando R, Pliakas T, Were V, Willis R, Barasa E, Perel P
BMJ Open, (2022). 12:e056261

Emerging Viral Infections, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review.Yan LD, Matuja SS, Pain KJ, McNairy ML, Etyang AO, Peck RN
Hypertension, (2022). 79:898-905

Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol.Lambisia AW, Mohammed KS, Makori TO, Ndwiga L, Mburu MW, Morobe JM, Moraa EO, Musyoki J, Murunga N, Mwangi JN, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI, Githinji G
Front Med (Lausanne), (2022). 9:836728

Filling the data gaps on sickle cell anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa.Williams TN
Lancet Haematol, (2022). 9:e172-e173

WHO preferred product characteristics for monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in infants - Key considerations for global use.Sparrow E, Adetifa I, Chaiyakunapruk N, Cherian T, Fell DB, Graham BS, Innis B, Kaslow DC, Karron RA, Nair H, Neuzil KM, Saha S, Smith PG, Srikantiah P, Were F, Zar HJ, Feikin D
Vaccine, (2022). 40:3506-3510

Unmet need for COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kenya.Muchiri SK, Muthee R, Kiarie H, Sitienei J, Agweyu A, Atkinson PM, Edson Utazi C, Tatem AJ, Alegana VA
Vaccine, (2022). 40:2011-2019

Whole blood versus red cell concentrates for children with severe anaemia: a secondary analysis of the Transfusion and Treatment of African Children (TRACT) trial.George EC, Uyoga S, M'Baya B, Kyeyune Byabazair D, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Opoka RO, Chagaluka G, Alaroker F, Williams TN, Bates I, Mbanya D, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Maitland K, Tract trial study group
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e360-e368

A predictive algorithm for identifying children with sickle cell anemia among children admitted to hospital with severe anemia in Africa.Olupot-Olupot P, Connon R, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, Alaroker F, Uyoga S, Nakuya M, Okiror W, Nteziyaremye J, Ssenyondo T, Nabawanuka E, Kayaga J, Williams Mukisa C, Amorut D, Muhindo R, Frost G, Walsh K, Macharia AW, Gibb DM, Walker AS, George EC, Maitland K, Williams TN
Am J Hematol, (2022). 97:527-536

The cost of illness for childhood clinical pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease in Nigeria.Adamu AL, Karia B, Bello MM, Jahun MG, Gambo S, Ojal J, Scott A, Jemutai J, Adetifa IM
BMJ Glob Health, (2022). 7:

Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.Kamau A, Paton RS, Akech S, Mpimbaza A, Khazenzi C, Ogero M, Mumo E, Alegana VA, Agweyu A, Mturi N, Mohammed S, Bigogo G, Audi A, Kapisi J, Sserwanga A, Namuganga JF, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Olotu A, Salim N, Athuman T, Abdulla S, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenco J, Bejon P, Snow RW
BMC Med, (2022). 20:28

Identification of missed viruses by metagenomic sequencing of clinical respiratory samples from Kenya.Phan MVT, Agoti CN, Munywoki PK, Otieno GP, Ngama M, Kellam P, Cotten M, Nokes DJ
Sci Rep, (2022). 12:202