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Tethered Cord Syndrome Secondary to the Unusual Constellation of a Split Cord Malformation, Lumbar Myelomeningocele, and Coexisting Neurenteric Cyst
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)We describe a seminal case report of a child with a tethered cord syndrome secondary to the unusual constellation of a split cord malformation, lumbar myelomeningocele, and coexisting neurenteric cyst. A 17-year-old ... -
Towards achieving millenium development goal number 5: maternal mortaility at Thika District Hospital, Kenya. A one year review
(Elsevier, 2009)Background: Maternal mortality remains high in the developing countries and especially in the Sub Saharan Africa. Constant reviews will help in elucidating varies causes which in most instance are avoidable. These will ... -
Toxicity and efficacy of aqueous crude extracts from Allium sativum, Callistemon citrinus and Moringa stenopetala against L. Major
(Kabarak University, 2015-09)Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) treatment involves pentavalent antimonials, amphotericin B, pentamidine, miltefosine among others. These drugs are toxic, costly, and require prolonged use. CL is a protozoan skin infection ... -
Toxicity of Individual and Blends of Pure Phytoecdysteroids Isolated from Vitex Schiliebenii and Vitex Payos against Anopheles Gambiae S.S. Larvae
(Science and Education Publishing, 2013-02)Four phytoecdysteroids: (20-hydroxyecdysone-20, 22-monacetonide (1), 20-hydroxyecdysone (2), stigmasterol (3), gamma-sitosterol (4), were investigated for toxic effect against 3rd /4th instar larvae of Anopheles gambiae ... -
Traditional Kenyan Herbal Medicine: Exploring Natural Products’ Therapeutics Against Schistosomiasis
(Cambridge University press, 2022)Praziquantel (PZQ) remains the only drug of choice for the treatment of schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms. The widespread use of PZQ in schistosomiasis endemic areas for about four decades raises concerns ... -
Transverse Patella Fracture in a Ten Year Old Boy: Case Report
(East African Orthopaedic Journal, 2013-09)Patella fractures are rare in children. Transverse fractures in particular are an uncommon pattern. We report a case of a transverse patella fracture in a ten year old boy. He presented with inability to actively extend ... -
Traumatic sex with vulval haematoma formation: case report and review of literature
(Kenyatta University School of Medicine, 2015)The rich vascular upply to the vulva places it at risk for bleeding from trauma. Vulval haernatornas are the most common sequelae. In adult women, the labia majora are comprised of large fat pads, which act to protect ... -
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense transmitted by a single tsetse fly bite in vervet monkeys as a model of human African trypanosomiasis.
(Public Library of Science, 2008-05-14)We have investigated the pathogenicity of tsetse (Glossina pallidipes)-transmitted cloned strains of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense in vervet monkeys. Tsetse flies were confirmed to have mature trypanosome infections by ... -
The tympanic membrane displacement analyser for monitoring intracranial pressure in children
(Child's Nervous System, 2013-06)Purpose: Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a potentially treatable cause of morbidity and mortality but tools for monitoring are invasive. We sought to investigate the utility of the tympanic membrane displacement (TMD) ... -
Unexpected relationship between tympanometry and mortality in children with nontraumatic coma.
(American Academy of Pediatrics ., 2013-09)OBJECTIVE: We sought to further examine the relationship between tympanometry and mortality after noting an unexpected association on assessment of baseline data of a study whose primary aim was to investigate the utility ... -
Uptake of Chronic Kidney Disease Preventive Measures among Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients at the Nyeri County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(IJRESM, 2023)The rise in chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence worldwide is alarming. It is associated with substantial mortality and morbidity, thus demanding special consideration as one of the increasing public health concerns. ... -
Urolithiasis in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Kenya Medical Association, 2010)Background: Urolithiasis is an emerging problem in Kenya previously thought to be very rare and in which the use of modern methods of treatment has not been widely practiced Objective: To review the presentation and ... -
Uropathogens Antibiotic Resistance Patterns Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2018)Introduction: Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for urinary tract infections. Irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergency of uropathogens resistant to available antibiotics. The ... -
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions in the Management of HIV/AIDS in Kisii County, Kenya: A Qualitative Study of Traditional Healers
(Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 2021)Background: The use of traditional medicine among people living with HIV/AIDS in Kisii County Kenya is high. There is need for more knowledge on how these therapies are concomitantly used with conventional antiretroviral ... -
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions in the Management of HIV/AIDS in Kisii County, Kenya: A Qualitative Study of Traditional Healers
(Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 2020-09)Background: The use of traditional medicine among people living with HIV/AIDS in Kisii County Kenya is high. There is need for more knowledge on how these therapies are concomitantly used with conventional antiretroviral ... -
Use of Mobile Phone Short Text Message Service to Enhance Cervical Cancer Screening at Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(Wiley Online Library, 2017)Cervical cancer is a major public health problem among adult women especially in developing countries hence its control is of paramount importance. Organized screening programs have led to a large decline in cervical ... -
Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets amongst Pregnant Women in Thika District
(Nature Conservators, India., 2013)The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing ITN utilization amongst pregnant women in Thika district. Malaria in pregnancy is linked to adverse consequences for the mother and foetus. Prevention of malaria using ... -
Value of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 Level and Malaria Retinopathy in Distinguishing Cerebral Malaria From Other Acute Encephalopathies in Kenyan Children.
(Journal of Infectious Diseases Advance Access published, 2013-10-09)The diagnosis of cerebral malaria is problematic in malaria-endemic areas because encephalopathy in patients with parasitemia may have another cause. Abnormal retinal findings are thought to increase the specificity of the ... -
Virus-Induced Cytoplasmic Aggregates and Inclusions are Critical Cellular Regulatory and Antiviral Factors
(Pubmed Central, 2020)RNA granules, aggresomes, and autophagy are key players in the immune response to viral infections. They provide countermeasures that regulate translation and proteostasis in order to rewire cell signaling, prevent viral ... -
Warburgia Ugandensis: A Potent in Vivo Phytomedicine Against Plasmodium Knowlesi
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2020)Resistance to artemisinin-based therapies by Plasmodium falciparum and the entry of P. knowlesi as the fifth human malaria parasite present an urgent need for development of safe, affordable and effective therapeutic ...
