Ahmed Laving
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Recent Articles
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Munyendo C, Admani B, Mburugu P, Simba J, Lusweti B, Gachara N, et al.
Afr Health Sci
. 2023 Aug;
23(1):704-710.
PMID: 37545938
Introduction: Unique aspects of neonatal renal physiology enhance the occurrence of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) as a complication of neonatal sepsis. The study sought to determine prevalence of AKI and...
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Mburu A, Laving A, Macharia W, Sande J
BMJ Open Gastroenterol
. 2023 Feb;
10(1).
PMID: 36796875
Background: While linked to obesity and associated with an increased cardiovascular morbidity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an often-asymptomatic cause of chronic liver disease in children. Early detection provides...
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Shah S, Laving A, Okech-Helu V, Kumar M
BMC Psychiatry
. 2021 Sep;
21(1):444.
PMID: 34496834
Background: Little data exists regarding depression and its associated factors in medical residents and doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa. Residents are at high risk of developing depression owing to the stressful...
4.
Oladapo O, Vogel J, Piaggio G, Nguyen M, Althabe F, Gulmezoglu A, et al.
N Engl J Med
. 2020 Oct;
383(26):2514-2525.
PMID: 33095526
Background: The safety and efficacy of antenatal glucocorticoids in women in low-resource countries who are at risk for preterm birth are uncertain. Methods: We conducted a multicountry, randomized trial involving...
5.
Muendo C, Laving A, Kumar R, Osano B, Egondi T, Njuguna P
BMC Pediatr
. 2018 Oct;
18(1):323.
PMID: 30309343
Background: Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis globally in children under 5 years of age and is responsible for approximately 5% of all child deaths yearly....
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Kailemia M, Kariuki N, Laving A, Agweyu A, Wamalwa D
Int Health
. 2018 Jun;
10(6):442-450.
PMID: 29955820
Background: Diarrhoea is a major cause of child mortality. Although oral rehydration solution (ORS) is an efficacious intervention for correcting dehydration, inadequate monitoring may limit its effectiveness in routine settings....
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Wagura P, Wasunna A, Laving A, Wamalwa D, Nganga P
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
. 2018 Apr;
18(1):107.
PMID: 29673331
Background: The World Health Organization estimates the prevalence of preterm birth to be 5-18% across 184 countries of the world. Statistics from countries with reliable data show that preterm birth...
8.
Russ C, Ganapathi L, Marangu D, Silverman M, Kija E, Bakeera-Kitaka S, et al.
BMJ Glob Health
. 2017 Jun;
1(3):e000097.
PMID: 28588960
Background: Investments in faculty exchanges to build physician workforce capacity are increasing. Little attention has been paid to the expectations of host institution faculty and trainees. This prospective qualitative research...
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Gharial J, Laving A, Were F
BMJ Open Gastroenterol
. 2017 Jan;
4(1):e000124.
PMID: 28123772
Background: Diarrhoea is the second most common cause of death in children under 5 years of age in Kenya. It is usually treated with oral rehydration, zinc and continued feeding....
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Laving A, Kamenwa R, Sayed S, Kimanga A, Revathi G
S Afr Med J
. 2013 Dec;
103(12):921-4.
PMID: 24300630
Background: Once the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori is confirmed, treatment requires at least two antibiotics and an acid inhibitor for a minimum of seven days. Unfortunately, treatment failures are being...