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Hepatoprotective activity of liv-52 on rifampicin and isoniazid induced liver toxicity in adult albino rats (rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno Univertsity, 2023)Liver toxicity refers to injury to the liver due to drugs, chemical or environmental toxins. Rifampicin (RIF) and Isoniazid (INH) are two main medicinal drugs used as first line regimen in the treatment of Tuberculosis. ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Correlation between equatorial electrojet and the occurrence of equatorial ionisation anomaly over the East African region during the solar minimum period 2008-2009
(Maseno University, 2023)In the electron density distribution at the low-latitude ionosphere, equatorial electrodynamics plays a critical role such as forecasting the dynamics and fluctuations of ionospheric plasma densities. The equatorial ... -
Age estimation using orthopantomograms with demirjian and willems methods among children attending dental clinics in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)An individual’s age forms an important part of their biodata and is not only necessary for the living but for the deceased. In addition, it is a vital requirement in identifying children who are victims of child abuse, ... -
Effects of organizational characteristics on employee turnover among star-rated hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Employee turnover continues to be a challenge in the hospitality industry, with many hotels incurring significant investment costs in personnel recruitment and training only to lose them through exits. Nonetheless, employee ... -
Variation in morphology of brachial artery and its branching pattern among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, BA commences at the inferior border of teres major muscle as a direct continuation of the 3rd part of axillary artery and courses to the arm anterior ... -
Anatomical variations in morphology of the brachial plexus among black African population; a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brachial plexus (Bp) is a network of nerve bundle in the spinal cord around neck and axillar formed by union of ventral primary rami of C5 - C8 and T1. Bp may be affected by trauma, irradiation, neoplasm, infection, and ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract intervention on plasma glucose, lipid profile and alkaline phosphatase concentrations in atazanavir treated rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (Protease inhibitors) are prone to complications including abnormalities in glucose metabolism, lipid derangement, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have ... -
Antimicrobial activities of extracts and isolates from Senna didymobotrya flowers.
(Maseno University, 2023)The emerging trends in pathogenic microorganisms becoming resistant to available antibiotics coupled with the evolution of new strains of pathogens causing diseases, is a major concern to the global health community and ... -
Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors to Brucella pathogen in Tiaty, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brucellosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by Brucella pathogen, which affects man and animals. The disease has been reported across the world including Kenya. Information regarding the sero-prevalence and risk factors ... -
Association between hiv-1 subtypes and drug resistance to first line therapy among individuals with advanced disease in Homa bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 remains a public health threat globally, and although antiretroviral therapy has greatly improved the lives of people living with HIV, challenges persist due to high HIV genetic diversity and ... -
Relationship between product design, lean manufacturing and operational performance of Sugar firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The Sugar Firms in Kenya contribute approximately 26% directly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and an additional 25% indirectly through agro-based and associated industries linkages. However, they have experienced a ... -
Determinants of mother to child transmission of HIV among exposed infants in Kericho County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)In Kenya, the rise in mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV from 8.3% in 2016 to 11.5% in 2018, compared to the global target of <5%, particularly, among medium and low HIV burden counties, including Kericho is a ... -
Contribution of the independent policing oversight authority to police accountability in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)This study focused on the contribution of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to police accountability in Kenya. It thus established that the National Police Service (NPS) is an important factor in the security ... -
Selected school based factors’ influence on value addition in secondary education in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo South sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Value addition operates on a pretest to post test results scenario to determine the value added by schools to students’ academic progress. When the post test results are lower than the pretest results, value added is ... -
Effect of business proximity to infrastructure on the relationship between informal hospitality services and socioeconomic well-being of women entrepreneurs in selected counties in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Despite hospitality services being considered an income diversification, the extent to which it improves women’s socioeconomic well-being is not explicit. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the effect of hospitality ... -
Predictors and prognostic survival factors of patients undergoing hemodialysis at Kakamega county general teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The global, regional, and national burden of kidney diseases (acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease) are attributed to impaired kidney function. The birth and death registry office in Kakamega County has recorded ...