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The ethical and validity conundrum in epilepsy research in LMIC settings

Pauline Samia; Adeel Shah; Archana Patel dkk.

Frontiers in Neurology, Vol. 14 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Childhood Epilepsy at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya

Pauline Samia; Nicholas Odero; Maureen Njoroge dkk.

Frontiers in Neurology, Vol. 12 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Neuroimaging is important for determining etiology and guiding care in early childhood epilepsy. However, access to appropriate imaging in sub-Saharan Africa is modest, and as a consequence, etiological descriptions of childhood epilepsy in the region have been limited. We sought to…

Risk factors for seizure recurrence after initial withdrawal of anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

Nicholas Odero; Katherine Oyieke; Samson Gwer dkk.

Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, Vol. 22 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives: We sought to determine risk factors associated with seizure recurrence following initial withdrawal of anti-seizure medications (ASM) among children with epilepsy. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of children aged between 2 and 18 years with a diagnosis of epilepsy…

Correlates of isoniazid preventive therapy failure in child household contacts with infectious tuberculosis in high burden settings in Nairobi, Kenya – a cohort study

Florence Nafula Okwara; John Paul Oyore; Fred Nabwire Were dkk.

BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17 No. 1 · 2017 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa continues to document high pediatric tuberculosis (TB) burden, especially among the urban poor. One recommended preventive strategy involves tracking and isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for children under 5 years in close contact with infectious TB…

Effectiveness of an integrated community and hospital digital health information system for maternal and newborn healthcare in Northern Kenya: a nonrandomized before-after evaluation

Elizabeth Adhiambo Ombech; Hellen Gatakaa; Enock Oloo dkk.

Frontiers in Digital Health, Vol. 7 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

BackgroundPoor access to antenatal care (ANC), skilled delivery, and postnatal checks within 48 h of delivery are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. In Kenya, unequal use of these services has caused significant regional disparities, with 15 out of 47 counties being high priority.ObjectivesTo…

Antimalarial drugs and the prevalence of mental and neurological manifestations: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

Mary A. Bitta; Symon M. Kariuki; Clifford Mwita dkk.

Wellcome Open Research, Vol. 2 · 2017 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Antimalarial drugs affect the central nervous system, but it is difficult to differentiate the effect of these drugs from that of the malaria illness. We conducted a systematic review to determine the association between anti-malarial drugs and mental and neurological impairment in…

Expanding access to maternal, newborn and primary healthcare services through private-community-government partnership clinic models in rural Kenya: the Ubuntu-Afya kiosk model

Hellen Gatakaa; Elizabeth Ombech; Rogers Omondi dkk.

BMC Health Services Research, Vol. 19 No. 1 · 2019 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Fifteen counties contribute 98.7% of the maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in Kenya. The dismal maternal and newborn (MNH) outcomes in these settings are mostly attributable to limited access to skilled MNH services. Public health services are stretched and limited in…

Correction: Volume Expansion with Albumin Compared to Gelofusine in Children with Severe Malaria: Results of a Controlled Trial

Samuel Akech; Samson Gwer; Richard Idro dkk.

PLoS Clinical Trials, Vol. 1 No. 7 · 2006 · Inggris · PLOS

Volume Expansion with Albumin Compared to Gelofusine in Children with Severe Malaria: Results of a Controlled Trial

Samuel Akech; Samson Gwer; Richard Idro dkk.

PLoS Clinical Trials, Vol. 1 No. 5 · 2006 · Inggris · PLOS

Objectives: Previous studies have shown that in children with severe malaria, resuscitation with albumin infusion results in a lower mortality than resuscitation with saline infusion. Whether the apparent benefit of albumin is due solely to its colloidal properties, and thus might also be achieved…

Phase III Trials Required to Resolve Clinical Equipoise over Optimal Fluid Management in Children with Severe Malaria

Kathryn Maitland; Samuel Akech; Samson Gwer dkk.

PLoS Clinical Trials, Vol. 2 No. 2 · 2007 · Inggris · PLOS

Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Velocity Measurements in Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya

Catherine Mwalimu; Oscar Odhiambo; Elaine Mashisia dkk.

eJHaem, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited haemoglobinopathy and poses a high public health burden in Sub‐Saharan Africa. Children with sickle cell anaemia are at a highrisk of ischemic stroke, and transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography helps identify those at…

Maturity assessment of Kenya’s health information system interoperability readiness

Samson Gwer; Job Nyangena; Rohini Rajgopal dkk.

BMJ Health & Care Informatics, Vol. 28 No. 1 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background The use of digital technology in healthcare promises to improve quality of care and reduce costs over time. This promise will be difficult to attain without interoperability: facilitating seamless health information exchange between the deployed digital health information systems…

Iron Deficiency and Acute Seizures: Results from Children Living in Rural Kenya and a Meta-Analysis

Richard Idro; Samson Gwer; Thomas N. Williams dkk.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 5 No. 11 · 2010 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Background: There are conflicting reports on whether iron deficiency changes susceptibility to seizures. We examined the hypothesis that iron deficiency is associated with an increased risk of acute seizures in children in a malaria endemic area. Methods: We recruited 133 children, aged 3–156…

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International League Against Epilepsy classification and definition of epilepsy syndromes with onset in childhood: Position paper by the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions

Nicola Specchio; Elaine C. Wirrell; Ingrid Eileen Scheffer dkk.

Epilepsia · 2022 · Inggris · OpenAlex Scopus

The 2017 International League Against Epilepsy classification has defined a three-tier system with epilepsy syndrome identification at the third level. Although a syndrome cannot be determined in all children with epilepsy, identification of a specific syndrome provides guidance on management and…