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Publikováno v:
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Highlights • Most common mechanism of esophageal perforation is iatrogenic. • High index of suspicion in penetrating chest trauma followed by relevant investigations may reduce delay. • Early primary repair is sufficient for select cases of tra
Publikováno v:
The East and Central Africa Medical Journal. 3:21-25
Background: Acute Intestinal Obstruction (AIO) is a common life threatening emergency in all general hospitals all over the world. This study provides a population based incidence of acute intestinal obstruction derived from hospital data within a pe
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Khwa-Otsyula Bo, Chrispinus J Simiyu, Gideon N Magak, H.D.N. Nyamogoba, Helen L. Kutima, John H Ouma, Andrew Obala, Anne W Mwangi
Publikováno v:
The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 6:637-643
Introduction: This study was conducted in a sugar belt region of western Kenya interfacing epidemic and endemic malaria transmission. We investigated Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (ss) and Anopheles arabiensis species compositions and densities, hu
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Robert M. Einterz, Haroun N.K. Mengech, Fran Quigley, Khwa-Otsyula Bo, Fabian Esamai, Sylvester Kimaiyo, Joseph J. Mamlin
Publikováno v:
Academic Medicine. 82:812-818
Partnerships between academic medical center (AMCs) in North America and the developing world are uniquely capable of fulfilling the tripartite needs of care, training, and research required to address health care crises in the developing world. More
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Dinah Chelagat, Diana Menya, Andrew Obala, Emily Mwaliko, Chrispinus J Simiyu, Raymond Downing, Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara, Khwa-Otsyula Bo, Timothy Downing, PO Ayuo, David Odhiambo
Publikováno v:
BMC Health Services Research
Background Maternal health service coverage in Kenya remains low, especially in rural areas where 63% of women deliver at home, mainly because health facilities are too far away and/or they lack transport. The objectives of the present study were to
Autor:
Patrick Chege, Chrispinus J Simiyu, PO Ayuo, Khwa-Otsyula Bo, David Odhiambo, Ann Mwangi, Gerald S. Bloomfield, Daniel F. Aswa, Andrew Obala
Publikováno v:
Heart (British Cardiac Society). 99(18)
Objective To describe the distribution of cardiovascular risk factors in western Kenya using a Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS). Design Population based survey of residents in an HDSS. Setting Webuye Division in Bungoma East District
Autor:
Nathan Smith, Andria Rusk, Khwa-Otsyula Bo, Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara, Andrew Obala, Chrispinus J Simiyu, Diana Menya
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 263 (2012)
Malaria Journal
Malaria Journal
Background Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya, where it is the fifth leading cause of death in both children and adults. Effectively managing malaria is dependent upon appropriate treatment. In Kenya, between 17 to 83 percen
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Andrew Obala, Khwa-Otsyula Bo, Chrispinus J Simiyu, Diana Menya, Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara, Nathan Smith
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 10, Iss 1, p 316 (2011)
Malaria Journal
Malaria Journal
Background Poor access to prompt and effective treatment for malaria contributes to high mortality and severe morbidity. In Kenya, it is estimated that only 12% of children receive anti-malarials for their fever within 24 hours. The first point of ca
Publikováno v:
East African Medical Journal; Vol 79, No 11 (2002): ; 580-583
Objectives: To review alternative surgical and anaesthetic options in the management of foreign bodies lodged in the tracheobronchial tree in children aged below 10 years. Design: A five year retrospective secondary data analysis. Setting: Three hosp
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East African Medical Journal; Vol 79, No 3 (2002): ; 165-166
A rare case of spinal hydatid disease presenting with paraparesis and sensory loss is reported. The patient was treated with albendazole resulting in significant improvement within eight weeks. Investigations and treatment modalities are discussed. (