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Evaluation of changes in coagulation factors in fresh frozen plasma during storage at-18° C for 5 weeks at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2023-04-12)Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation factors. -
Gender Influence on Changes of Coagulation Factors in Fresh Frozen Plasma at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Opast Publishing Group, 2023-06-08)Fresh frozen plasma is a critical substitute therapy in management of bleeding. Increased risk of venous thrombosis has been described to be associated with high plasma levels of several coagulation factors. -
Association between Blood Group and Change in Coagulation Factors in Plasma Preparations for Transfusion Purpose at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Hindawi, 2023-11-09)Blood component therapy helps in managing patients with reduced hematopoiesis, elevated peripheral destruction of cells, and generalized blood loss (bleeding). Increased prevalence of arterial and venous thrombotic disease ... -
Patient preferences for HIV service delivery models; a Discrete Choice Experiment in Kisumu, Kenya. PLOS Glob Public Health 2 (10): e0000614
(2022-10-27)Novel “differentiated service delivery” models for HIV treatment that reduce clinic visit frequency, minimize waiting time, and deliver treatment in the community promise retention improvement for HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan ... -
Determinants of Aquaculture Productivity Among Small Holder Farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Journal of Business, Economics and Management Research Studies, 2023-11-28)The world fish demand is steadily rising as result of low supply thus the need to intensively promote aquaculture. Concerted efforts by the Kenyan government and stakeholders have been in place to promote commercial ... -
Campylobacter in Africa – A specific viewpoint
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2023-12-21)Campylobacter infections and campylobacteriosis-associated post-infectious sequelae are a significant global health burden that needs to be addressed from a specific African perspective. We conducted a comprehensive ... -
Association between Human Resource Factors and Utilization of IQCare System for Clinical Decision Support in HIV Care Clinics in Nakuru County, Kenya
(EA Journals, 2023-09-25)Electronic medical records (EMR) are computerized medical information systems that are used to collect, store, and display patient information. EMR systems can strengthen pathways of care and close gaps in patient tracking, ... -
Perceived acceptability of self-administered topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment among women undergoing cervical cancer screening in Kenya
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2024-03-05)Innovative strategies are urgently needed to meet the World Health Organizations 2030 target of treating 90% of women with precancerous cervical lesions, especially in countries most affected by cervical cancer. We assessed ... -
A genomic appraisal of invasive Salmonella Typhimurium and associated antibiotic resistance in sub-Saharan Africa
(Nature Publishing Group UK, 2023-10-23)Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) disease manifesting as bloodstream infection with high mortality is responsible for a huge public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. ... -
Time to full enteral feeds in hospitalised preterm and very low birth weight infants in Nigeria and Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2024-03-08)Preterm (born < 37 weeks’ gestation) and very low birthweight (VLBW; <1.5kg) infants are at the greatest risk of morbidity and mortality within the first 28 days of life. Establishing full enteral feeds is a vital aspect ... -
Diversity and taxonomic revision of methanogens and other archaea in the intestinal tract of terrestrial arthropods
(Frontiers, 2023-11-11)Methane emission by terrestrial invertebrates is restricted to millipedes, termites, cockroaches, and scarab beetles. The arthropod-associated archaea known to date belong to the orders Methanobacteriales, Methanomassiliicoccales, ... -
Characterization of Anopheles funestus Larval Habitats in Fiyoni, Kwale County, Kenya: Insights into Malaria Vector Ecology and Control
(2023-10-25)The breeding of malaria-spreading vectors such as Anopheles funestus is influenced by various environmental factors that contribute indirectly to the transmission of the Plasmodium parasite. However, there is limited ... -
Antimicrobial Activities of Some Constituents Isolated from a Kenyan Medicinal Plant, Capparis fascicularis DC
(Hindawi, 2023-10-31)Capparis fascicularis DC. is an indigenous medicinal plant belonging to the family Capparaceae found in Nyandarua County, Nairobi, Kenya, and many parts of Africa. It is a shrub whose roots are used traditionally to treat ... -
Plasmodium falciparum Infection Modulates Platelet Count than Leucocyte Parameters in Carriage of Different Haemoglobin Beta Subunit (HBB) Genotypes
(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
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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
(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 ...