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Proteome profiling of Campylobacter jejuni 81-176 at 37° C and 42° C by label-free mass spectrometry
(Researchsquare, 2023-05-05)
Prostration and the prognosis of death in African children with severe malaria
(Elsevier, 2023-09-01)
Malaria is still one of the main reasons for hospitalization in children living in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapid risk stratification at admission is essential for optimal medical care and improved prognosis. Whereas coma, deep ...
Deployment of Rotavirus Vaccine in Western Kenya Coincides with a Reduction in All-Cause Child Mortality: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(MDPI, 2023-07-29)
Rotavirus is an important cause of fatal pediatric diarrhea worldwide. Many national immunization programs began adding rotavirus vaccine following a 2009 World Health Organization recommendation. Kenya added rotavirus ...
Profiles of bacterial communities and environmental factors associated with proliferation of malaria vector mosquitoes within the Kenyan Coast
(Microbiology Society, 2023-08-01)
Since Anopheles mosquitoes which transmit and maintain the malaria parasite breed in the outdoor environment, there is an urgent need to manage these mosquito breeding sites. In order to elaborate more on the ecological ...
Efficacy of thermal ablation for treatment of biopsy‐confirmed high‐grade cervical precancer among women living with HIV in Kenya
(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 ...
Histomorphological characteristics of prostate specimens analyzed at a referral hospital in Kenya.
(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 ...
Genetic diversity and relationships among populations of jackfruit, an underutilized nutrient-rich climate-smart fruit tree crop in Kenya and Uganda
(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 ...
Optimised germination protocol for jackfruit seeds and evaluation of methods for extraction of DNA suitable for genetic analysis
(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 ...
Experiences on the Utility and Barriers of Telemedicine in Healthcare Delivery in Kenya
(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 ...
Protective effect of Rosemarinus officinalis on gentamicin-induced acute kidney injury in adult male albino rats
(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. ...