A5037566999- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Labor Movements and Unions
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Neurology and Historical Studies
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
Moi University
2017-2024
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection causes a myriad of neurological complications including cognitive deficits referred to as HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND). With the introduction combination antiretroviral therapy, there has been an epidemiological shift in disorders with decline more severe Dementia (HAD) increase less HAND: Asymptomatic Impairment (ANI) and HIV-associated Mild Disorder (MND). Central Nervous System (CNS) involvement HIV...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Despite the increasing global burden of stroke, there are limited data on stroke from Kenya to guide in decision-making. Stroke occurrence sub-Saharan Africa has been associated with poor health outcomes. This study sought establish incidence density and mortality Kenya’s leading public tertiary hospitals for purposes informing clinical practice policy. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> is a prospective conducted at referral...
Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. However, there is limited clinic-epidemiological data on stroke to inform decision making. This study sought establish distribution patterns characteristics patients seeking care at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Moi Teaching Referral (MTRH), with ultimate aim establishing first national registry Kenya.This was a prospective multicentre cohort among patients. The used modified World Health...
Serum vitamin D status exerts effects on glucose-insulin-homeostatic states underlying Diabetes-Mellitus, Type 2 (T2DM). This has been described in white and Asian population where low Vitamin levels predicted future impairments beta cell function worsening of insulin resistance. study aimed to examine the relationship between serum D, resistance a sub black Kenyan T2DM patients. The primary objective was determine 25 hydroxy (25-OH) estimate resistance, among patients at Moi Teaching...
To describe the patterns and burden of neurological neurosurgical disorders at a national tertiary level referral hospital in western Kenya.
Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a major contributor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. Despite its adverse impact on health outcomes in low- middle-income countries such as Kenya, data the direct medical cost HF hospitalization limited. This was prospective study conducted at Moi Teaching Referral Hospital. Patients with were identified by sequential chart abstraction. Primary causes extracted from echocardiogram reports adjudicated cardiologist. Direct derived using...
Our project goal was to leverage on existing neurology education and build a robust two-year curriculum for trainees in western Kenya.
Objectives The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Kenya threatens its healthcare system. There is a need for innovative models that improve equitable access to CVD prevention services. Community markets are social establishments with untapped potential promote public health. This multiphased feasibility study explores the Health Kiosks Markets (HEKIMA) In this formative phase, aim was assess readiness primary centres (HCs) and community jointly deliver Design Mixed...
This case highlights the need for thorough clinical examination to rule out Takayasu arteritis (TA) as a cause of stroke in young asymptomatic East-African male. Available management guidelines should guide TA patients.
Extrapulmonary TB presenting as multiloculated pleural fluid collections is rare in persons less than 18 years of age, but it can occur. High index suspicion important establishing early diagnosis and treatment to reduce morbidity mortality.
We present a case report of an immunocompetent African young man who presented with persistent chest pain and fever, was diagnosed EPTB following CT scan, pleural biopsy histopathology examination Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining, fluid gene Expert studies.
Tuesday, April 28April 14, 2020Free AccessHIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. (79)Amina Mohamed, Daniel Kinyanjui, Chrispine OduorAuthors Info & AffiliationsApril 2020 issue94 (15_supplement)https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.94.15_supplement.79 Letters to the Editor
We present a case of young, previously asymptomatic East-African black male presenting with large territory ischemic infarct at first diagnosis Takayasu arteritis (TA). To our knowledge, this is the published report patient in East Africa stroke presentation TA.