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Comparison of equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate in screening for chronic kidney disease in asymptomatic black Africans: a cross sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2017)Several equations have been developed to estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The common equations used were derived from populations predominantly comprised of Caucasians with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some ... -
Comparison of GeneXpert and line probe assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin-mono resistance at the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2019-10-15)The dual challenge of low diagnostic sensitivity of microscopy test and technical challenge of performing a TB culture test poses a problem for case detection and initiation of Tuberculosis (TB) second-line treatment. There ... -
Comparison of GeneXpert and line probe assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin-mono resistance at the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Kenya
(BMC infectious disease, 2019)The dual challenge of low diagnostic sensitivity of microscopy test and technical challenge of performing a TB culture test poses a problem for case detection and initiation of Tuberculosis (TB) second-line treatment. ... -
Comparison of in-house and commercial real time-PCR based carbapenemase gene detection methods in Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermenting gram-negative b...
(BioMed Central, 2017-12)Background Carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria are increasing globally and have been associated with outbreaks in hospital settings. Thus, the accurate detection of these bacteria in infections is mandatory for ... -
Comparison of non-magnetic and magnetic beads multiplex assay for assessment of Plasmodium falciparum antibodies
(PeerJ Inc., 2019)Background. New reagents have emerged allowing researchers to assess a growing number of vaccine-associated immune parameters. Multiplex immunoassay(s) are emerging as efficient high-throughput assays in malaria serology. ... -
Complete blood count reference intervals from a healthy adult urban population in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2018)There are racial, ethnic and geographical differences in complete blood count (CBC) reference intervals (RIs) and therefore it is necessary to establish RIs that are population specific. Several studies have been carried ... -
Correlation Between Malaria-Specific Antibody Profiles and Responses to Artemisinin Combination Therapy for Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria in Western Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2019)The impact of preexisting immunity on the efficacy of artemisinin combination therapy must be examined to monitor resistance, and for implementation of new treatment strategies -
The cost of beauty: Perspectives of salon workers in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2023-11-06)Despite occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products (PCPs), salon workers receive minimal formal protections. Consequently, most salon workers rely on personal safeguards. However, ... -
A cross-sectional observational study investigating the association between sedges (swamp grasses, Cyperaceae) and the prevalence of immature malaria vectors in aquatic habitats along the shore of Lake Victoria, western Kenya
(Faculty of 1000 Ltd, 2020)Strategies that involve manipulations of the odour-orientation of gravid malaria vectors could lead to novel attract-and-kill interventions. Recent work has highlighted the potential involvement of graminoid plants in ... -
Demography of a population with a long history of poaching and the utility of the individual identification technique as a tool for monitoring intermittently studied elephant populations
(2016-09-01)In many elephant populations in Africa, adverse effects of poaching including altered age and sex structure and long calving intervals continue to negatively impact the rate of recovery. The study reported here characterized ... -
Determinants of adoption of household drinking water treatment methods in Winam Division, Kisumu East District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This research project report is about the study of determinants of adoption of household drinking water treatment methods in Winam Division, Kisumu East District, Kenya. In many parts of the developing world, drinking water ... -
Determination of reference intervals for common chemistry and immunoassay tests for Kenyan adults based on an internationally harmonized protocol and up-to-date statistical methods
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Due to a lack of reliable reference intervals (RIs) for Kenya, we set out to determine RIs for 40 common chemistry and immunoassay tests as part of the IFCC global RI project. -
Direct and indirect efects of predation and parasitism on the Anopheles gambiae mosquito
(Parasites & Vectors, 2020)A good understanding of mosquito ecology is imperative for integrated vector control of malaria. In breeding sites, Anopheles larvae are concurrently exposed to predators and parasites. However, to our knowledge, there ... -
Direct and indirect effects of predation and parasitism on the Anopheles gambiae mosquito
(BioMed Central, 2020-01-30)A good understanding of mosquito ecology is imperative for integrated vector control of malaria. In breeding sites, Anopheles larvae are concurrently exposed to predators and parasites. However, to our knowledge, there is ... -
Distribution and Diversity Land Snails in Human Inhabited Landscapes of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 2019)The study evaluated the distribution and some ecological aspects of land snails in croplands of Trans Nzoia, Kenya from January to December 2016. Snails were collected monthly during the study period and sampled using a ... -
Diversity of digenean trematode larvae in snails from Lake Victoria, Kenya: First reports and bioindicative aspects
(Elsevier, 2020)This study investigated the occurrence of digenean trematode larvae in snails from the Kenyan part of Lake Victoria. The survey included caenogastropod snails that have received less focus in parasitological studies in ... -
Ebola Virus Disease, Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Where is the Consensus in Over Three Decades of Clinical Research?
(Elsevier, 2021)Ebola virus is a neglected tropical disease widely accepted as one of the most fatal diseases of human and nonhuman primates ever encountered in recent years. For a long time, de- velopment of vaccines and anti-Ebola ... -
Effect of Diplostomum species on length-weight relationship of farmed nile tilapia in Kibos area, Kisumu City, Kenya
(HATASO Enterprises, LLC, 2013-01-01)Diplostomum species metacercariae are parasitic trematodes that pose significant economic threat to fish farming worldwide. Nile tilapia ranks the most commercialized fish in Kenya besides being a cheap source of highly ... -
Effect of Implementation of Free Maternity Policy on Selected Maternal and Newborn Health Indicators in Gem Sub- County, Siaya County, Western Kenya
(Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019-08-03)Kenya introduced free maternity services in June 2013. The main study objective was to investigate the effect of this intervention on maternal and newborn health and specifically to determine differences in 4th antenatal ... -
Effect of Implementation of Free Maternity Policy on Selected Maternal and Newborn Health Indicators in Gem Sub-County, Siaya County, Western Kenya
(Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019)Introduction. Kenya introduced free maternity services in June 2013. The main study objective was to investigate the effect of this intervention on maternal and newborn health and specifically to determine differences ...