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Trends of non-vaccination, under-vaccination and missed opportunities for vaccination (2003–2014) amongst children 0–23 months in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2024-02-06)
Vaccines are effective and cost-effective. Non-vaccination, under-vaccination, and missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV), have contributed to incomplete vaccination coverage in Kenya. Analyzing their trends is essential ...
Seasonality of associations between production of indigenous foods and food security status of mother-child dyads in Kisumu County, Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2024-01-10)
Food insecurity is a major predicament for rural populations, especially mothers and children, whose livelihoods are often dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Indigenous foods have the potential of mitigating food insecurity ...
Coagulation hallmark indicators of menorrhagia in a comparative study between menorrhagic and healthy women attending Bungoma County Referral Hospital in Kenya
(Research Square, 2024-02-13)
Despite the significant burden of menorrhagia among women in Western Kenya, it remains unknown whether coagulation disorders are one of the important underlying causes of this condition in the region. This study evaluated ...
Barriers and Misconceptions Hindering Reduction of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
(Research Square, 2024-02-05)
Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of enhanced sanitation, health education, and mass treatment ...
The Potential of Differentiation Related Gene 1 DRG1) as a Biomarker for Metastasis of Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-10-07)
Breast cancer is major burden worldwide and the majority of breast cancers express estrogen receptors (ER) suggesting a high dependence on estrogen hormone. Age is among the major determinants of breast cancer development, ...
Antimalarial activity of Nigella sativa L. Seed extracts and selection of resistance in Plasmodium berghei ANKA in a mouse model
(Hindawi Limited, 2021-02-03)
Chemotherapy plays a crucial role in malaria control. However, the main obstacle to treatment has been the rise of parasite resistance to most antimalarial drugs. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) remain the ...
Evaluating Antiplasmodial and Antimalarial Activities of Soybean (Glycine max) Seed Extracts on P. falciparum Parasite Cultures and P. berghei-Infected Mice
(Hindawi, 2020-02-17)
Plasmodium parasite resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) calls for development of new, affordable, safe, and effective antimalarial drugs. Studies conducted previously on soybean extracts have ...