Estimation of the lost productivity to the GDP and the national cost of correcting visual impairment from refractive error in Kenya
ConclusionThe magnitude of productivity loss due to URE in Kenya is significant warranting prioritization of refractive error services by the government and all stakeholders since any investment directed towards addressing URE has the potential to contribute a positive return. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - March 25, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Shadrack Muma Source Type: research
Policies for type 2 diabetes and non-communicable disease management during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya and Tanzania: a desk review and views of decision-makers
Conclusion
Kenya and Tanzania developed and updated some policies/guidelines to include continuity of care in emergencies. However, there were gaps in the documents and between policy/guideline documents and practice. Health systems need to establish disaster preparedness plans that integrate attention to NCD care to enable them to better handle severe disruptions caused by emergencies such as pandemics. Such guidance needs to include contingency planning to enable adequate resources for NCD care and must also address evaluation of implementation effectiveness. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mohamed, S. F., Kisia, L., Mashiashi, I., Mair, F., Wisdom, J. P., Bunn, C., Gray, C., Kibe, P. M., Sanya, R. E., Karugu, C. H., Mtenga, S. M., Binyaruka, P., Asiki, G. Tags: Open access, Global health, COVID-19 Source Type: research
Screening children in conflict with the law in Kenya for mental health needs using the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument –Version 2
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Source: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation - March 23, 2024 Category: Criminology Authors: Florence Mueni MuemaMargaret NjorogeStella Kemuma NyangwenchaDepartment of Psychology, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, United States International University (Africa), Nairobi, Kenya Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 1999: An Autonomous Thermal Camera System for Monitoring Fumarole Activity
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The Kenyan part of the East African Rift System hosts several geothermal fields for energy production. Changes in the extraction rate of geothermal fluids and the amount of water re-injected into the system affect reservoir pressure and production capacity over time. Understanding the balance of production, natural processes and the response of the geothermal system requires long-term monitoring. The presence of a geothermal system at depth is often accompanied by surface manifestations, such as hot water springs and fumaroles, which have the potential for monitoring subsurface activity. Two thermal camera timela...
Source: Sensors - March 21, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Harald van der Werff Eunice Bonyo Christoph Hecker Tags: Article Source Type: research
Utilizing Emerging Perspectives at the Global and Regional Level to Frame Multisectoral Nutrition Governance Landscape in Kenya
CONCLUSIONS: To enhance understanding of MNG in Kenya, a country-specific assessment of MNG processes and impact outcomes using standard tools and defined metrics is vital. Such assessment will generate evidence of progress, successes, and challenges that will compel the government and stakeholders to invest more in multisectoral nutrition approaches to achieve its' nutrition goals.PMID:38504549 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980024000727 (Source: Public Health Nutrition)
Source: Public Health Nutrition - March 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jacob Korir Wilna Oldewage-Theron Gladys Mugambi Wanjiku N Gichohi-Wainaina Source Type: research
Discovery of novel secondary metabolites from the basidiomycete Lentinus cf. sajor-caju and their inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Fitoterapia. 2024 Mar 18:105904. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105904. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThree novel derivatives of microporenic acid, microporenic acids H-J, were identified from submerged cultures of a Lentinus species obtained from a basidiome collected during a field trip in the tropical rainforest in Western Kenya. Their structures were elucidated via HR-ESIMS spectra and 1D/2D NMR spectroscopic analyses, as well as by comparison with known derivatives. Applying biofilm assays based on crystal violet staining and confocal microscopy, two of these compounds, microporenic acids H and I, demonstrated the ability...
Source: Fitoterapia - March 20, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Haoxuan Zeng Marc Stadler Cony Decock Josphat Clement Matasyoh Hedda Schrey Mathias M üsken Source Type: research
Discovery of novel secondary metabolites from the basidiomycete Lentinus cf. sajor-caju and their inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Fitoterapia. 2024 Mar 18:105904. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105904. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThree novel derivatives of microporenic acid, microporenic acids H-J, were identified from submerged cultures of a Lentinus species obtained from a basidiome collected during a field trip in the tropical rainforest in Western Kenya. Their structures were elucidated via HR-ESIMS spectra and 1D/2D NMR spectroscopic analyses, as well as by comparison with known derivatives. Applying biofilm assays based on crystal violet staining and confocal microscopy, two of these compounds, microporenic acids H and I, demonstrated the ability...
Source: Fitoterapia - March 20, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Haoxuan Zeng Marc Stadler Cony Decock Josphat Clement Matasyoh Hedda Schrey Mathias M üsken Source Type: research
Utilizing Emerging Perspectives at the Global and Regional Level to Frame Multisectoral Nutrition Governance Landscape in Kenya
CONCLUSIONS: To enhance understanding of MNG in Kenya, a country-specific assessment of MNG processes and impact outcomes using standard tools and defined metrics is vital. Such assessment will generate evidence of progress, successes, and challenges that will compel the government and stakeholders to invest more in multisectoral nutrition approaches to achieve its' nutrition goals.PMID:38504549 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980024000727 (Source: Public Health Nutrition)
Source: Public Health Nutrition - March 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jacob Korir Wilna Oldewage-Theron Gladys Mugambi Wanjiku N Gichohi-Wainaina Source Type: research
Discovery of novel secondary metabolites from the basidiomycete Lentinus cf. sajor-caju and their inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Fitoterapia. 2024 Mar 18;175:105904. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105904. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThree novel derivatives of microporenic acid, microporenic acids H-J, were identified from submerged cultures of a Lentinus species obtained from a basidiome collected during a field trip in the tropical rainforest in Western Kenya. Their structures were elucidated via HR-ESIMS spectra and 1D/2D NMR spectroscopic analyses, as well as by comparison with known derivatives. Applying biofilm assays based on crystal violet staining and confocal microscopy, two of these compounds, microporenic acids H and I, demonstrated the abi...
Source: Fitoterapia - March 20, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Haoxuan Zeng Marc Stadler Cony Decock Josphat Clement Matasyoh Hedda Schrey Mathias M üsken Source Type: research
