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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Proteome profiling of Campylobacter jejuni 81-176 at 37° C and 42° C by label-free mass spectrometry
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Metagenomic Profiles of Bacterial communities and environmental factors associated with proliferation of malaria vector mosquitoes within the Kenyan Coast
(Microbiology Society, 2023-04-12)Anopheles mosquitoes are the main malaria vector and as malaria cases decline in Sub Saharan Africa, there is a growing realisation that new interventions need to be added to complement the existing control strategies. To ... -
Phenotypic Profiling of Selected Bacterial Microbes Isolated from Wounds of Diabetic Patients at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 2022-04-25)To phenotypically profile selected bacteria microbes, determine antimicrobial resistance patterns and genetic diversity of resistant genes encoding extended spectrum β-lactamases in bacteria isolated from wounds of diabetes ... -
Explanatory models, illness, and treatment experiences of patients with psychosis using the services of traditional and faith healers in three African countries: Similarities and discontinuities
(SAGE Publications, 2021-12-16)As part of formative studies to design a program of collaborative care for persons with psychosis, we explored personal experience and lay attributions of illness as well as treatment among persons who had recently received ... -
Assessment of Forensic Medical Expert’s Involvement in Primary Crime Scene Investigation in Nairobi
(European Journal of Law and Political Science, 2023-03-10)It is of great importance to include Forensic Medical Experts (FMEs) in Primary Crime Scene (PCS) investigation team especially in murder, rape and defilement in investigation framework. The ... -
Effects of community performance-based financing on community health workers’ service delivery in Kayanza health district, Burundi
(ResearchGate, 2023-01)In many low- and middle-income countries, community services are often provided on a volunteer basis. To make their work more effective in the communities, some of them including Burundi adopted community performance-based ... -
The pregnancy outcomes of female albino rats (Rattus Norvegicus) exposed prenatally to varied doses of lamotrigine
(AJOL, 2023-03-03)The maternal pregnancy outcomes following the in-utero exposure to lamotrigine (LAMT), a second-generation anticonvulsant medicine, have not been well elucidated. Lamotrigine is currently being prescribed widely and ... -
The histostereological teratogenic effects of in-utero exposure to varied doses of lamotrigine on the developing fetal brain in albino rats (Rattus Norvegicus)
(AJOL, 2023-05-16)The histoqualitative teratogenic effects of lamotrigine, a second-line anticonvulsant medicine, on the developing fetal brain structures when exposed in utero in a time- and dose-dependent manner remain unclear. On the ... -
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 ... -
The growth and development outcomes of foetuses born of albino rats (Rattus Norvegicus) prenatally exposed to varying doses of lamotrigine
(AJOL, 2023-05-16)The growth and development outcomes of the foetuses born by mothers who prenatally get exposed to lamotrigine (LAMT) have not been well established. Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medicine used in the management of acute ... -
Evaluation of changes in coagulation factors in fresh frozen plasma during storage at -18°C for 5 weeks at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(Medrxiv, 2023)Background: 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 ... -
Rationale, Design, and the Baseline Characteristics of the RHDGen (The Genetics of Rheumatic Heart Disease) Network Study†
(AHA, 2023)BACKGROUND: The genetics of rheumatic heart disease (RHDGen) Network was developed to assist the discovery and validation of genetic variations and biomarkers of risk for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in continental ... -
A patient with leishmaniasis presenting with longstanding pancytopenia and hepatosplenomegaly
(Wiley Online Library, 2023-02-10)Leishmaniasis is a common cause of pancytopenia and hepatosplenomegaly in tropical and subtropical regions. A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose and manage patients with leishmaniasis. Travel history should ... -
The ameliorative effects of graded intensities of exercise training on anthropometrical parameters on high fat diet and sucrose-induced obesity in Wistar rats
(AJOL, 2023)Obesity is a condition characterised by the expansion of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) depots, leading to its abnormal function, which is associated with the development of insulin insensitivity, cardiovascular disorders, ... -
Surgery is really a team sport
(Elsevier, 2022)A surgical team consists of healthcare professionals from various disciplines, all with different priorities, roles, expertise, and experience. This interdisciplinary team relies on the skills of all members and conducts ... -
Partnering to deliver sustainable children's surgical care in Kakuma refugee camp
(Elsevier, 2023)The devastating milestone of 100 million people globally forced to flee their homes because of war, violence, persecution, and discrimination was reached on May 23, 2022.1 Women and children are disproportionately affected. ... -
Human NCR3 gene variants rs2736191 and rs11575837 influence susceptibility to the longitudinal development of pediatric severe malarial anemia
(Research square, 2022)Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality in holoendemic transmission areas. Severe malarial anemia [SMA, hemoglobin (Hb) < 5.0g/dL] is the most common clinical manifestation ...