• Plasmodium falciparum Infection Modulates Platelet Count than Leucocyte Parameters in Carriage of Different Haemoglobin Beta Subunit (HBB) Genotypes 

  Kosiyo, Paul (International Knowledge sharing platform, 2023)

  Sickle cell disease is a prime genetic disorder due to a single nucleotide mutation resulting in haemoglobin gene (HbS) occurring in the regions where malaria is endemic. Though it primarily a disease of erythrocytes, ...
• Substance use disorder and associated factors at an opioid de-addiction clinic in Western Kenya 

  Joshua Orungo Onono Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Lorren Odhiambo Oluoch, Mary Atieno Onyango, Molly Elsa Okoth, Minal Naran Patel, Francis Okumu Ochola (Qeios, 2023-07-13)

  Opioid substitution therapy with methadone is at the heart of substance use disorder intervention at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital's medication-assisted therapy (MAT) clinic (JOOTRH). However, ...
• Determination of hematological response to iron and folic acid supplementation among the expectant mothers attending Kakamega County Referral Hospital, Kenya 

  Kirui, Dennis; Marera, Dominic; Were, Tom (Medknow, 2023-11-09)

  Despite iron and folic acid supplementation program among expectant mothers while attending antenatal care clinic at Kakamega County, the rates of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality due to anemia complications are ...
• Variation in Branching Pattern and Length of Brachial Artery among Black African Population 

  Oyale, Warren Ayonga; Oyieko, Willis; Kosiyo, Paul; Marera, Domnic (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-06-06)

  As the main arterial supply of the upper limb, the normal documented branching pattern of brachial artery is by bifurcation of its terminal branches into radial and ulnar arteries, but due to variations in studies done, ...
• Differences in Demographic Characteristics in the Morphology of Brachial Plexus among Black African Population: A Cadaveric Study in Western Kenya. 

  Alinyo Omuga, Philip Charles; Marera, Dominic; Ng’wena, Gideon; Omondi, Calvin; Otieno, Olga; Khisa, Allan; Oluma, Edwin; Oyale, Warren; Owuocha, Dorice (AJOL, 2023-07-07)

  The anterior principal rami of C5 to C8 and T1 are joined to form brachial plexus (Bp), a network of nerves that wraps around neck and axilla of the body. Trauma, radiation, neoplasms, infections, and autoimmune diseases ...
• Renal Biochemical Marker Changes in Restorative Activities of Curcuma longa on Sildenafil Induced Nephrotoxicity Among Male Albino Rats 

  Khisa, Wanjala Allan; Marera, Oduor Domnic; Adero, Walter (MJBAS, 2023-04-05)

  Nephrotoxicity is the rapid deterioration of kidney function due to altered histoarchitecture and drug clearance characterized by increased levels of renal biochemical markers. Sildenafil is among the drugs postulated to ...
• Finger print patterns distribution among diabetics and non-diabetics in western Uganda population 

  Marera, Domnic (AJOL, 2023-08-17)

  Dactyloscopy is a branch of dermatoglyphics (the study of epidermal ridges) which involves assessment and classification of fingerprint patterns for identification. All fingerprint patterns are laid down permanently from ...
• Restorative effects of Azadicarachta indica on the kidney histomorphometry in cisplatintreated Wister albino rats 

  Uluma, Wanjala Edwin; Marera, Oduor Domnic; Demba, Rodgers Norman (AJOL, 2023-08-17)

  Cisplatin is used for treatment of soft tissue tumors and has been associated with nephrotoxicity. Azadirachta indica is a local herb that has been associated with attenuation and counteracting the nephrotoxic effects of ...
• Renal gross morphological restorative effects of Curcuma longa on sildenafil induced nephrotoxicity among male albino rats. 

  Khisa, Wanjala Allan; Marera, Oduor Domnic; Adero, Walter (AJOL, 2023-08-17)

  Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in the management of erectile dysfunction and management of pulmonary hypertension. Curcuma longa is a traditional herbal plant that is commonly used as a diet in Africa and ...
• variations in the origin of the coronary artery in black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya 

  Otieno, Olgah Anyango; Marera, Domnic Oduor; Ngw’ena, Magak Gideon (AJOL, 2023-08-17)

  The coronary arteries which originate from the right and left aortic orifices are the main blood vessels to the myocardium. Variations are anomalies which could affect the overall perfusion of the myocardium causing ...
• Anatomical variations in morphology of right and left brachial plexus among black African population; a cadaveric study in western Kenya 

  Alinyo Omuga, Philip Charles; Oduor Dominic, Marera (AJOL, 2023-08-17)

  Brachial plexus (Bp) is a network of bundles of nerves of spinal cord around neck and axilla in the body formed by union of anterior primary rami of C5 to C8, and T1. Technical expertise required for clinical and surgical ...
• Age estimation using orthopantomograms and Demirjian method among children attending dental clinics in western Kenya 

  Ode, Brian; Opondo, Immaculate; Adero, Walter; Oyieko, Willis; Marera, Domnic (AJOL, 2023-10-09)

  Various methods have been used to estimate age in different populations among them being Demirjian which has widely been utilized. However, in Kenya, there is hardly any approved method that can be used to achieve this ...
• Protective effect of Rosemarinus officinalis on gentamicin-induced acute kidney injury in adult male albino rats 

  Waswa, Kennedy Wanyonyi; Marera, Domnic; Korir, Scolastica; Masoni, Isaac (AJOL, 2023-10-09)

  Gentamicin (GN) drug is one of the first-line drugs for managing severe gramnegative bacteria. Its association with acute kidney injury (AKI) has restricted its use due to oxidation damage to kidney architectural structures. ...
• Vertebral changes in the lumbar spine of adults presenting with chronic low back pain at a Referral Hospital in western Kenya 

  Stellah, Papa Imade; Walter, Adero Sulman; Marera, Domnic; Otieno, Washington; Masoni, Isaac (AJOL, 2023-10-09)

  Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom affecting the lower part of the spine. It is described as pain and discomfort around the lumbar region lasting for more than twelve weeks. The symptoms of chronic ...
• Determinants of cadaver acquisition at Human Anatomy Learning Institutions in Kenya 

  Siwa, Benard; Adero, Walter; Oyieko, Willis; Marera, Domnic; Ongeti, Kevin (AJOL, 2023-10-09)

  Human anatomy instruction in Kenya is based on dissection of cadavers during practical sessions. Institutions get these cadavers using procedures available to them. However, the processes used are not standardized, and ...
• Optimised germination protocol for jackfruit seeds and evaluation of methods for extraction of DNA suitable for genetic analysis 

  OJWANG, RA; ADAN, AA; NYABOGA, EN; MUGE, EK; MBATIA, BN; OBIERO, GO; OGOYI, DO (African Crop Science Society, 2022-08-18)

  Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an underutilised plant that is promising in curbing food and nutritional security in sub-Saharan Africa. However, high level of secondary metabolites in its tissues significantly ...
• Genetic diversity and relationships among populations of jackfruit, an underutilized nutrient-rich climate-smart fruit tree crop in Kenya and Uganda 

  OJWANG, Redemtor Awuor; MUGE, Edward K; NYABOGA, Evans N; MBATIA, Betty N; OGOYI, Dorington O (Taylor & Francis, 2022-09-03)

  Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is an underutilized fruit tree crop in East Africa. Despite its importance for food and nutritional security, only limited information exists on the extent of genetic variability ...
• Experiences on the Utility and Barriers of Telemedicine in Healthcare Delivery in Kenya 

  Onsongo, Simon; Kamotho, Charles; Rinke de Wit, Tobias F; Lowrie, Kinga (Hindawi, 2023-05-03)

  Telemedicine is the provision of health services over a distance using information communication technology devices. Telemedicine is emerging as a promising component of healthcare care delivery worldwide, accelerated by ...
• Histomorphological characteristics of prostate specimens analyzed at a referral hospital in Kenya. 

  Musungu, Vincent; Oyieko, Willis; Marera, Domnic; Magak, Gideon Ng’wena (Ajol, 2023-08-17)

  Global shift to high energy foods is important risk factor for new variants of prostate cancer. Some prostate tumors have an indolent course while others have an aggressive course; therefore, knowledge of tumor subtypes ...
• Efficacy of thermal ablation for treatment of biopsy‐confirmed high‐grade cervical precancer among women living with HIV in Kenya 

  Mungo, Chemtai; Osongo, Cirilus Ogollah; Ambaka, Jeniffer; Omoto, Jackton; Cohen, Craig R (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023-09-15)

  The World Health Organization recommends thermal ablation (TA) as an alternative to cryotherapy within “screen-and-treat” cervical cancer programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including among women living ...

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