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Molecular determination of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in a holoendemic area, Siaya county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Malaria remains endemic in western Kenya despite the various control interventions. Accurate diagnosis is key to the treatment and control of malaria. As such, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends parasite-based ...
Association of liver biochemical profile and clinical outcome of covid-19 infection in patients admitted at Mount Kenya hospital Nyeri, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic is the most recent significant global health crisis after the influenza pandemic of 1918. It has caused consequential global economic decline with loss of over 6 million lives ...
Restorative activities of curcuma longa on sildenafil induced nephrotoxicity among male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2023)
Nephrotoxicity is the leading cause of acute kidney injury worldwide with majority of population affected being of African population as it accounts for 18- 27% of acute kidney injuries managed in hospital set up. Its ...
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of cotrimoxazole resistant bacterial uropathogens from Hiv patients attending Maseno mission hospital, western kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are inflammatory disorders within the urinary system due to presence of pathogenic microorganisms. Taking advantage of lowered immunity in Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) patients, bacterial ...
Antiinflammatory effects of craterostigma plantagineum extracts on formalin induced inflammation and pain in male albino Rats rattus norvegicus
(Maseno University, 2023)
Pain is a symptom of many diseases that affect humanity while inflammation is a physiological mechanism for repair of tissues after injury. Craterostigma plantagineum hoscht has been used by herbalists for treating pain. ...
Variations in the anatomical origin and distribution of coronary artery among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)
The coronary artery and its branches is the main blood vessel that supplies the myocardium. The principal branches of ascending aorta are the right and left coronary artery. Variations of the coronary arteries are vessels ...
Restorative effects of azadirachta indica on cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in wister albino rats
(Maseno University, 2023)
Cisplatin is a cytotoxic drug commonly used worldwide in the treatment of cancer. Despite its effectiveness, studies have shown that it can cause nephrotoxicity in 20-30% of the population that use it, as a result, its ...
Radiological lumbar spine anatomical changes in chronic low back pain and its social impact in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain that lasts for a period of twelve weeks or more and can develop later even after the associated cause of the acute low back pain has been managed and remarkably resolved. ...
Predictors and psychological effects of sexual violence among female college students in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)
Sexual violence against women is a public health issue with major health consequences for
women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sexual violence affects 35% of
college women worldwide. They experience ...
Factors affecting immunization of children (12-24 months) in Nyatike sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Despite increasing worldwide immunization coverage, most under five children globally especially in low-income countries are not vaccinated. Poor immunization coverage remains an issue in less developed countries. In Kenya, ...