East African Medical Journal https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj <p>The <em>East African Medical Journal</em> is intended for publication of papers on original work and reviews of all aspects of medicine. Communications bearing on clinical and basic research on problems relevant to East Africa and other African countries will receive special attention.</p> <p>The EAMJ has a 3 year embargo period/moving wall on its published content. Therefore all content older than 3 years will be freely available for download. More recent content will be available as pay-per-view.</p> <p><strong>NOTICE TO OUR ESTEEMED READERS</strong><br>We wish to inform all readers that we have skipped one year of Publication so as to be current. Kindly note that we will not Publish issues for the months of August 2019 to July 2020.<br>Please take note that due to unavoidable circumstances the next Publication for the year will commence with the August 2020 Issue.<br>We apologize for any inconvenience caused.<br>Thank you for your continuous Support.</p> en-US Copyright for articles published in this journal is retained by the journal. eamj@kma.co.ke (Dr. Paul Yonga) executiveofficer@kma.co.ke (Dr. Brenda Obondo) Mon, 26 May 2025 14:40:35 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Dsail-orthopedia: A computer vision-based software for automated measurements of flexion angle and lower limb alignment https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292799 <p>No Abstract</p> A. Gitau, C. Mwangi, N. Baraza, P. Oroko, M.B. Lumbasi, M. Atinga, K. Mwaura, M. Ndungu, C. Maina Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292799 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A prospective observational study of intensive care unit delirium among critically adult patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292803 <p>No Abstract</p> J.M. Onchong’a, D. Misango, W.W. Siika Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292803 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Artificial intelligence and health information: A bibliometric analysis of three decades of research https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292805 <p>No Abstract</p> E. Aldousari , D. Kithinji Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292805 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Artificial intelligence in obstetrics: Challenges and opportunities https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292808 <p>No Abstract</p> M.O. Odhiambo Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292808 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Association between CA15-3 and FDG PET/CT findings in recurrent breast cancer patients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292809 <p>No Abstract</p> M.M. Mwania, K. Makhdomi, S. Gitau Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292809 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Comparison of the use of therapeutic plasma exchange to intravenous immunoglobulin for auto-immune neurological conditions at the Aga Khan University Hospital https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292810 <p>No Abstract</p> S. Busaidy, J. Shah, A. Sokwala, D. Sokhi Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292810 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Cumulative incidence of fluid overload and associated outcomes among critically ill children in two urban hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292814 <p>No Abstract</p> M. Chemutai, I. Kihuran, B. Admani, A. Ngugi Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292814 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Diagnostic accuracy of the stopbang questionnaire against polysomnography for the screening of obstructive sleep apnea in a tertiary hospital in Africa https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292817 <p>No Abstract</p> S. Maseno, J. Shah, S. Sokwalla, J. Bwika Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292817 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Experiences of clinicians in breaking bad news: a qualitative study at AIC Kijabe Hospital https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292818 <p>No Abstract</p> S.M.A. Sisela, D. Mung’ara, M. Miima Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292818 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Exploring the acceptability and feasibility of sexual and reproductive health chatbots among healthcare providers in Pakistan https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292820 <p>No Abstract</p> S. Saboor, E.J. King Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292820 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Harnessing AI for equitable healthcare: A mobile application for real-time vitals and mental health monitoring in low-resource settings https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292822 <p>No Abstract</p> S. Chepkemoi, E. Njuguna, B. Gesimba, R. Maina, D. Mutwiri Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292822 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Healthcare’s carbon footprint: An action research at Kericho County Referral Hospital https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292843 <p>No Abstract</p> S.C. Langat, S.M. Toka, P. Koskei, S. Murei, J. Kirinyet Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292843 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis: investigating the role of health-facility level barriers https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292848 <p>No Abstract</p> M. Zammit, J. Nyaberi, S. Mambo, C. Otieno Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292848 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Nurses’ preparedness in the provision of end-of-life care at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi County https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292857 <p>No Abstract</p> E.W. Kariuki, W. Too, F. Mulakoli, D. Machaki Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292857 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Potential utility of the trans-cerebellar diameter in AI-assisted biometry for gestational age assessment in the second and third trimesters https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292866 <p>No Abstract</p> S.A. Otieno, P. Kulundu, M. Mukhanya, O. Wanje, E. Ng’ang’a, E. Mwadime, E. Mbeyu, N. Omar, I. Chadi, M. Mzungu, J. Mutunga, R. Craik, A. Papageorghiou, A. Noble, P. von Dadelszen, M. Temmerman, A. Abubakar, A. Koech Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292866 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Predicting Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) in histopathological slides using deep learning mode https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292871 <p>No Abstract</p> F. Njoroge, F. Oyucho, M. Surupai, C. Ndirangu, S. Warah, W. Chemusian Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292871 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Leveraging genomics gaps: Reducing dependency on exotic drugs for enhanced mental health advocacy and policy development https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292880 <p>No Abstract</p> U. Habiba, A. Malik, M. Ilyas, A. T. ud din Nazami, M. R. Memon Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292880 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 SARS-COV-2 immunoglobulins in breastmilk of women attending two health facilities in Nairobi, Kenya https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292884 <p>No Abstract</p> E. Ronga, D. Maina, G. Omuse, I. Gichere, M. Temmerman Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292884 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Socio-ethical challenges and requirements for inclusive AI in pregnancy ultrasound: Insights from community leaders in Rabai, Kilifi https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292886 <p>No Abstract</p> E. Ng’ang’a, M. Maixenchs, A. Koech, L. Kanini, E. Oregeh, E. Waga, O. Wanje, I. Chadi, N. Omar, M. Mzungu, S.A. Otieno, E. Mwadime, E. Mbeyu, I. Mwaniki, J. Mutunga, P. Kulundu, N. Leekha, S. Wanyonyi, M. Temmerman , M. Temmerman , K. Ledakir Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292886 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Theme: ADVANCING EQUITY THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292797 <p>No Abstract</p> Lucy W. Mwangi, Eunice M. Mwangi Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/292797 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000