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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, ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of Art Initiation and Perceptions On Antiretroviral Drugs Uptake During Pregnancy and Puerperium at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital In Homa Bay, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Use of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive pregnant women has been proven to be the most effective technique of preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. This ... -
Effect of quercetin on industrial trans fatty acids induced glucose intolerance in rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Globally climate change has been a major impediment to achieving sustainable development among natural resource dependent livelihoods. Impact-based weather forecasting (IBF) has been recommended as prerequisite tools toward ... -
Effects of Allium sativum extract on atazanavir induced Nephrotoxicity in male winstar rats
(Maseno University, 2024)Introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy in 1998 in the treatment of HIV led to dramatic decrease in morbidity and mortality among HIV infected patients translating it into a chronic manageable condition. ... -
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 ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract treatment on plasma Glucose, cortisol and electrolytes concentration in male Rattus norvegicus on daily atazanavir therapy
(Maseno University, 2024)Patients with HIV/AIDS now have longer life expectancies, thanks to the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). On the other hand, a high frequency of endocrine and metabolic diseases has been ... -
Evaluation of Carbetocin and oxytocin for prevention of post Partum hemorrhage in women undergoing cesarean delivery at a regional hospital in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)The burden of maternal morbidity and mortality is highest in Sub Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Moreover, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the largest contributor of maternal deaths in these regions. In Kisumu County, ... -
Fetal outcome in cesarean deliveries for non-reassuring fetal status at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital
(Maseno university, 2024)Non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS) encompasses a spectrum of feto-maternal conditions that causes hypoxia in utero and commonly presents as abnormal fetal heart rate and meconium-stained liquor, these abnormal changes are ... -
Fetomaternal outcomes among normotensive and stage one Hypertensive patients at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and Referral hospital: a prospective cohort study
(Maseno University, 2024)Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Complications associated with hypertension include intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), premature delivery, poor neonatal scores at ... -
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. ... -
Histomorphological effects of warburgia ugandensis methanolic extract on atherosclerotic lesions in Aortic tunica intima of newzealand rabbits upon Induction of atherosclerosis
(Maseno university, 2024)Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of vascular disease worldwide. Its clinical manifestation includes ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and ischemic stroke. It affects aortic tunica intima ... -
Investigation of haemostatic effects and the mechanism of Action of croton megalocarpus leaf extract on male new Zealand white rabbits
(Maseno University, 2024)Trauma death being a serious issue that take people’s lives has many causes whose main cause is hemorrhage (bleeding). The body's natural ability to halt bleeding inside the vascular compartment is called hemostasis, which ... -
Protective effects of rosmarinus officinalis on gentamicin - Induced acute Kidney injury in male albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2024)Acute Kidney injury (AKI) is a worldwide public health challenge associated with high morbidity, mortality, and high healthcare costs in developing countries. Studies have established that one cause of these injuries is ... -
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. ... -
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 ...