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Active convulsive epilepsy in a rural district of Kenya: a study of prevalence and possible risk factors by Edwards, Tansy, MSc, Scott, Anthony G, FRCP, MD, Munyoki, Gilbert, MMed, Odera, Victor Mung'ala, PhD, Chengo, Edward, DClin Med, Bauni, Evasius, PhD, Kwasa, Thomas, MMed, Sander, Ley W, PhD, Neville, Brian G, FRCP, Newton, Charles R, Prof

“…Summary Background Few large-scale studies of epilepsy have been done in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of, treatment gap in, and…”
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Focused cardiac ultrasound: Competency among pre‐internship medical officers in diagnosing cardiac causes of dyspnea by Muriuki, Daniel, Kagima, Jacqueline, Mugera, Anne, Joekes, Elizabeth, Kwasa, Thomas, Joshi, Mark David

“…Background Differentiating cardiovascular causes of dyspnea in resource‐limited healthcare settings can be challenging. The use of easy‐to‐train,…”
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Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors by Mushi, Vivian P, Kidima, Winifrida, Massawe, Isolide S, Magili, Pendo F, Bhwana, Dan, Kaaya, Rahel Elishilia, Kimambo, Henrika, Hyera, Herieth F, Matuja, William, Sen, Arjune, Sander, Josemir W, Colebunders, Robert, Mahone, Sloan, Newton, Charles R, Mmbando, Bruno P

“…Epilepsy remains a significant public health concern in Tanzania, with affected individuals enduring stigma, whether through actions or perceptions. Myths,…”
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Prevalence of all epilepsies in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: a two-stage population-based study by Mwanga, Daniel M, Kadengye, Damazo T, Otieno, Peter O, Wekesah, Frederick M, Kipchirchir, Isaac C, Muhua, George O, Kinuthia, Joan W, Kwasa, Thomas, Machuka, Abigael, Mongare, Quincy, Iddi, Samuel, Davis Jones, Gabriel, Sander, Josemir W, Kariuki, Symon M, Sen, Arjune, Newton, Charles R, Asiki, Gershim, Adjei, Patrick, Akpalu, Albert, Asiamah, Sabina, Asiki, Gershim, Atieno, Mercy, Bhwana, Dan, Bitta, Mary, Chowdhary, Neerja, Cross, Hellen, Darkwa, Emmanuel K., Denison, Timothy, Dua, Tarun, Godi, Antony, Grassi, Simone, Iddi, Samuel, Abankwah, Daniel Nana Yaw, Kariuki, Symon M., Kinuthia, Joan W., Kimambo, Henrika, Kwasa, Thomas, Mahone, Sloan, Manolova, Gergana, Matuja, William, McDaid, David, Mmbando, Bruno, Mwanga, Daniel Mtai, Kadengye, Damazo T., Muli, Dorcas, Wekesah, Frederick M, Mushi, Vivian, Newton, Charles R., Pages, Guillaume, Otieno, Peter O., Sander, Josemir W., Sen, Arjune, Sottie, Cynthia, Massawe, Isolide, Vallentin, Sonia, Walker, Richard, Waruinge, Stella

“…WHO estimates that more than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy and 80% of cases are in low-income and middle-income countries. Most studies in Africa…”
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Clinical and neurophysiologic features of active convulsive epilepsy in rural Kenya: A population‐based study by Munyoki, Gilbert, Edwards, Tansy, White, Steve, Kwasa, Thomas, Chengo, Eddie, Kokwaro, Gilbert, Odera, Victor Mung’ala, Sander, Josemir W, Neville, Brian G., Newton, Charles R

“…Summary Purpose:  Epilepsy is common in sub‐Saharan Africa but is poorly characterized. Most studies are hospital‐based, and may not reflect the situation in…”
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Clinical and neurophysiological features of active convulsive epilepsy in rural Kenya: a population based study by Munyoki, Gilbert, Edwards, Tansy, White, Steve, Kwasa, Thomas, Chengo, Eddie, Kokwaro, Gilbert, Odera, Victor Mung’ala, Sander, Josemir W, Neville, Brian George, Newton, Charles R

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