Epilepsy diagnosis and management of children in Kenya: review of current literature.

The growing impact of non-communicable diseases in low- to middle-income countries makes epilepsy a key research priority. We evaluated peer-reviewed published literature on childhood epilepsy specific to Kenya to identify knowledge gaps and inform future priorities. A literature search utilizing the terms "epilepsy" OR "seizure" as exploded subject headings AND "Kenya" was conducted.

Using data from a multi-hospital clinical network to explore prevalence of pediatric rickets in Kenya.

Nutritional rickets is a public health concern in developing countries despite tropical climates and a re-emerging issue in developed countries. In this study, we reviewed pediatric admission data from the Clinical Information Network (CIN) to help determine hospital and region based prevalence of rickets in three regions of Kenya (Central Kenya, Western Kenya and Nairobi County). We also examine the association of rickets with other diagnosis, such as malnutrition and pneumonia, and study the effect of rickets on regional hospital stays.