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Histo-inhibitory effects of Warbugia ugandensis on high fat diet induced atherosclerosis in New Zealand rabbits
(Ajol, 2024-04-12)Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by accumulation of plaque within a blood vessel. W. ugandensis has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits therefore it might play an important role in ... -
Variation in origin and course of brachial artery among black African population: Cadaveric study in Western Kenya
(Ajol, 2024-04-12)Brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to upper limb, it’sa direct continuation of axillary artery at the lower border of teres major and gives of profunda brachii which is the largest branch, superior ulnar ... -
Using Prostate-specific Antigen to Predict Gleason Scores in African Men Seeking Urological Services at a Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2024-07-23)Men are more likely to develop prostate lesions like benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer as they age. Prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is secreted in large quantities above normal levels of 0–4 ng/ml by ... -
Telemedicine in Africa: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges
(IntechOpen, 2024-06-03)Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services remotely through information and communication technology (ICT) devices. Telemedicine offers a promising solution to address unmet healthcare needs across the African ... -
Effects of improved on-farm crop storage on DNA methylation of mothers and their infants: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2024-07-08)Stress during pregnancy can lead to adverse maternal and infant health outcomes through epigenetic changes in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. Among farmers in low-income countries, one important stressor is food ... -
“There is nothing that can prevent me from supporting her:” men’s perspectives on their involvement and support of women’s use of topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya
(Frontiers, 2024-03-12)Cervical cancer disproportionately impacts women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 90/70/90 strategy aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 by increasing HPV vaccination ... -
The Walter Reed Project, Kisumu Field Station: Impact of Research on Malaria Policy, Management, and Prevention.
(The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2024-04-23)The Walter Reed Project is a collaboration between the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research of the United States Department of Defense and the Kenya Medical Research Institute. The Kisumu field station, comprising four ... -
Evaluation of changes in coagulation factors in fresh frozen plasma during storage at-18° C for 5 weeks at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2023-04-12)Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation factors. -
Gender Influence on Changes of Coagulation Factors in Fresh Frozen Plasma at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Opast Publishing Group, 2023-06-08)Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation factors. -
Association between Blood Group and Change in Coagulation Factors in Plasma Preparations for Transfusion Purpose at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Hindawi, 2023-11-09)Blood component therapy helps in managing patients with reduced hematopoiesis, elevated peripheral destruction of cells, and generalized blood loss (bleeding). Increased prevalence of arterial and venous thrombotic disease ... -
Patient preferences for HIV service delivery models; a Discrete Choice Experiment in Kisumu, Kenya. PLOS Glob Public Health 2 (10): e0000614
(2022-10-27)Novel “differentiated service delivery” models for HIV treatment that reduce clinic visit frequency, minimize waiting time, and deliver treatment in the community promise retention improvement for HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan ... -
Determinants of Aquaculture Productivity Among Small Holder Farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Journal of Business, Economics and Management Research Studies, 2023-11-28)The world fish demand is steadily rising as result of low supply thus the need to intensively promote aquaculture. Concerted efforts by the Kenyan government and stakeholders have been in place to promote commercial ... -
Campylobacter in Africa – A specific viewpoint
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2023-12-21)Campylobacter infections and campylobacteriosis-associated post-infectious sequelae are a significant global health burden that needs to be addressed from a specific African perspective. We conducted a comprehensive ... -
Association between Human Resource Factors and Utilization of IQCare System for Clinical Decision Support in HIV Care Clinics in Nakuru County, Kenya
(EA Journals, 2023-09-25)Electronic medical records (EMR) are computerized medical information systems that are used to collect, store, and display patient information. EMR systems can strengthen pathways of care and close gaps in patient tracking, ... -
Perceived acceptability of self-administered topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment among women undergoing cervical cancer screening in Kenya
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2024-03-05)Innovative strategies are urgently needed to meet the World Health Organizations 2030 target of treating 90% of women with precancerous cervical lesions, especially in countries most affected by cervical cancer. We assessed ... -
A genomic appraisal of invasive Salmonella Typhimurium and associated antibiotic resistance in sub-Saharan Africa
(Nature Publishing Group UK, 2023-10-23)Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) disease manifesting as bloodstream infection with high mortality is responsible for a huge public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. ... -
Time to full enteral feeds in hospitalised preterm and very low birth weight infants in Nigeria and Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2024-03-08)Preterm (born < 37 weeks’ gestation) and very low birthweight (VLBW; <1.5kg) infants are at the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality within the first 28 days of life. Establishing full enteral feeds is a vital aspect ... -
Diversity and taxonomic revision of methanogens and other archaea in the intestinal tract of terrestrial arthropods
(Frontiers, 2023-11-11)Methane emission by terrestrial invertebrates is restricted to millipedes, termites, cockroaches, and scarab beetles. The arthropod-associated archaea known to date belong to the orders Methanobacteriales, Methanomassiliicoccales, ... -
Characterization of Anopheles funestus Larval Habitats in Fiyoni, Kwale County, Kenya: Insights into Malaria Vector Ecology and Control
(2023-10-25)The breeding of malaria-spreading vectors such as Anopheles funestus is influenced by various environmental factors that contribute indirectly to the transmission of the Plasmodium parasite. However, there is limited ... -
Antimicrobial Activities of Some Constituents Isolated from a Kenyan Medicinal Plant, Capparis fascicularis DC
(Hindawi, 2023-10-31)Capparis fascicularis DC. is an indigenous medicinal plant belonging to the family Capparaceae found in Nyandarua County, Nairobi, Kenya, and many parts of Africa. It is a shrub whose roots are used traditionally to treat ...
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