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Reflections on the first pan‐african conference on biochemistry and molecular biology
(Headington Hill Hall, 1997-07-01)After a couple of years of consultations with leading biochemists/molecular biologists in Africa and from abroad (playing advisory roles), the First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology was ... -
Renal Biochemical Marker Changes in Restorative Activities of Curcuma longa on Sildenafil Induced Nephrotoxicity Among Male Albino Rats
(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 ... -
Renal gross morphological restorative effects of Curcuma longa on sildenafil induced nephrotoxicity among male albino rats.
(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 ... -
Reproductive toxicology: Edited by Raphael J Witorsch. pp 335. Raven Press, New York. 1995 ISBN 0‐7818‐0225‐9
(Headington Hill Hall, 1995-07-01)This volume incorporates material on stilbenes, bibenzyls, phenanthrene, their 9, 10- derivatives, and related plant products (similar in biosynthesis to fiavonoids), all derived from cinnamic acid and malonyl-CoA. The ... -
Research capacity. Enabling the genomic revolution in Africa.
(Science (New York, NY), 2014-06-01)Our understanding of genome biology, genomics, and disease, and even human history, has advanced tremendously with the completion of the Human Genome Project. Technological advances coupled with significant cost reductions ... -
Restorative effects of Azadicarachta indica on the kidney histomorphometry in cisplatintreated Wister albino rats
(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 ... -
The restorative effects of graded intensities of exercise training on the biochemical and nutritional status of obese induced male Wistar rats (Rattus novegicus)
(AJOL, 2023-05-16)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the specific effects of 12 weeks of intensive, graded intensities of exercise training on nutritional parameters and some plasma biochemical parameters in high-fat diet and sucrose ... -
A Review of 74 Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma at A Tertiary Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(Springer Paris, 2014)Introduction Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of plasma cells. We aimed to carry out a retrospective audit to describe clinical and laboratory features of patients newly ... -
A review of electroencephlagrams done at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(East African Medical Journal, 2008-06-11)Background: Electroencephalogram based studies done elsewhere suggest that epileptiform activity originates predominantly from the left cortical hemisphere. There is evidence that partial epilepsies (focal spike and wave ... -
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: where are we now in South Africa?: ASAP programme
(The South African Heart Association, 2009)South Africa continues to face unacceptably high rates of rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), despite readily available and inexpensive preventive measures. However, in the past several years, key players ... -
Risk factors for hypertension among young adults (18-35) years attending in Tenwek Mission Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya in 2018
(The pan African medical journal, 2019)hypertension ranks third in the world, after underweight and unsafe sex, in the list of six major risk factors contributing to the global disease. In Kenya, the prevalence stands at 24% in the general population, while ... -
Risk Factors of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Case Control Study
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Purpose: Microbial keratitis (MK), is a frequent cause of sight loss worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of MK in Uganda. Methods: Using a nested ... -
Risk of conjunctival contamination from blood splashes during surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(East African medical journal, 2008-12-15)Objectives: To determine the utilisation rate of design specific eye protection by surgeons and to assess the risk of conjunctival contamination with blood splashes during surgery. Design: Cross sectional, observational ... -
Risk Of Transmission Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Through Blood Transfusion Due To Screening Methods At The National Blood Transfusion Centre In Nairobi, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2020)The purpose of this study is to highlight the risk of transmitting HBV and HCV in blood banks in Kenya. This was a center based cross-sectional study. A total of 600 samples for blood donors attending the Regional Blood ... -
Risk Of Transmission Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Through Blood Transfusion Due To Screening Methods At The National Blood Transfusion Centre In Nairobi, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies(IJIRAS), 2020)The purpose of this study is to highlight the risk of transmitting HBV and HCV in blood banks in Kenya. This was a center based cross-sectional study. A total of 600 samples for blood donors attending the Regional ... -
The role of echocardiography in diagnosing carditis in the setting of acute rheumatic fever
(Cambridge University Press, 2009-08)Sir, Vijayalakshmi and her colleagues are to be commended for their paper.1 We disagree, however, with the use of a scoring system to make an echocardiographic diagnosis of carditis due to acute rheumatic fever. We ... -
The Role of Income Generating Activities in Sustainable Retention of Community Health Volunteers in Primary Health-Care Service Provision in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Annals of Community Health, 2020)The role of community health volunteers (CHVs) in provision of primary health-care (PHC) has been widely acclaimed as poignant. CHVs help not only in addressing shortage in trained health workers but also in improving ... -
The Role of Mobile Health in Supporting Cancer Prevention, Detection, Treatment and Palliative Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Scoping Review
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017)Cancer is one of the non-communicable diseases with high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low-and-middle income countries. Increasing cancer burden is attributable to lifestyle risk factors, poor health ... -
Role of women enterprise fund on improving food security of women in Karapul sub location, Siaya sub county, Kenya
(International Journal of Gender Studies, 2021)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of WEF on food security of women in Karapul Sub-location of Siaya Sub-County. Materials and Methods: The study was guided by the Capability theory by Amartya Sen ... -
Ruptured Obturator Internus Muscle Abscess Causing Extensive Retroperitoneal Necrosis
(Hindawi, 2020)Obturator internus muscle (OIM) abscess occurs rarely in adults. Accurate diagnosis is often hindered and delayed due to the deep location of the abscess and the nonspecific clinical features. Even of rarer occurrence is ...