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Total blood volume, iron status and hematological profiles of whole blood donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)The effectiveness of blood donation exercises relies on safeguarding prospective blood donors’ and recipients’ health. This may be realized through collection of safe and appropriate blood volume. An ineffective donor ... -
Antivenin activity of herbs commonly used in Kenya against dendroaspis polylepis (black mamba) snake bite
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Effects of Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children on Livelihood Outcomes of Beneficiary Households in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Studies have revealed that increasing levels of poverty aggravates the plight of vulnerable populations in developing countries making it imperative for governments to design cash transfer programmes to address the situation. ... -
Effect of Structured Caregiver Nutrition Education on Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Nutrition education is a vital component in the successful management of diabetes among pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients. However, in Uganda, no published study has been done to find out if nutrition ... -
Human Papillomavirus Prevalence, Genotypes, and Factors Associated with Cervical Abnormalities Among HIV-Positive and Negative Women in Eastern and Central Regions, Kenya
(2022)Human Papillomavirus (HPV) associated cervical cancer caused 3,286 deaths in 2019 in Kenya with a national cervical screening rate of only 3.2%. The overwhelming predominance of distinctive HPV genotypes infection has ... -
Screening of Filovirus Ribonucleic Acid in Humans, Wild Caught Non-Human Primates, Bats and Rodents in Laikipia North Sub-County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In the recent decade, highly pathogenic human viruses have constantly emerged or re-emerged in different geographical locations worldwide approximately annually with the majority jumping from animals to humans. The major ... -
Analysis of manual liquid-based cytology, histopathology and HPV DNA testing among HIV positive women at Machakos level 5 hospital, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Liquid-based cytology is a technique of preparing a monolayer of cells by washing the cells in a phial of liquid fixative and spreading a thin layer of the sample on a glass slide. This enables a better morphological ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Medical Laboratory Service Provision in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)There has been increasing interest to improve the quality of laboratory services world- wide including in many resource poor countries. In tandem with this need, the Kenya government recognizes the delivery of quality ... -
Anti-ulcer activity and safety of mupal ® in a rat model: a herbal product for management of peptic ulcer disease in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-08)Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a deep gastrointestinal erosion that affects the stomach and the duodenum. There are pharmacological (using conventional drugs) and surgical interventions that form part of management. These ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial, In Vivo Immunomodulatory and Safety Properties of Ethyl Acetate Leaf Extract of Ocimum Basilicum
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are common bacterial pathogens. Multi-drug resistant strains of these pathogens ... -
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotype Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility and Associated Risk Factors among Children Attending Gertrudes Children’s Hospital in Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Pneumococcal disease remains the biggest killer of children living in Kenya. This is true despite inclusion of the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in the Kenya Expanded Program on Immunization. Serotype replacement, ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses and their Phylogeny along the Coastline of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)There are arthropod-borne disease outbreaks as a result of pathogen influx including arboviruses which are transmitted by strains of Aedes species that occur periodically in varying spots in Kenya. However, there has ... -
Evaluation of Antibreast And Antiprostate Cancer Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants from Some Parts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Cancer is a group of diseases characterised by uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Of all the types of cancers worldwide, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in women while prostate cancer is the second in men. ... -
Pathological Characteristics of Prostate Carcinoma in Archival Tissues at the Africa Inland Church Kijabe Hospital, Kiambu County – Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Prostate carcinoma (PCa) is the leading cancer among middle and elderly men worldwide. It accounts for 15% of all cancer cases and 6.6% of all cancer associated-deaths in men. PCa is a leading cause of cancer burden among ... -
Haematological reference intervals for adolescents and adults in nakuru county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)The haematologic reference intervals are important in the assessment of health and diseases conditions in a certain population and they vary with to age, sex, altitude and genetic. The current study intended to establish ...
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Total blood volume, iron status and hematological profiles of whole blood donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)The effectiveness of blood donation exercises relies on safeguarding prospective blood donors’ and recipients’ health. This may be realized through collection of safe and appropriate blood volume. An ineffective donor ... -
Antivenin activity of herbs commonly used in Kenya against dendroaspis polylepis (black mamba) snake bite
(Kenyatta University, 2023) -
Effects of Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children on Livelihood Outcomes of Beneficiary Households in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Studies have revealed that increasing levels of poverty aggravates the plight of vulnerable populations in developing countries making it imperative for governments to design cash transfer programmes to address the situation. ... -
Effect of Structured Caregiver Nutrition Education on Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes in Uganda: A Cluster Randomized Trial
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Nutrition education is a vital component in the successful management of diabetes among pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients. However, in Uganda, no published study has been done to find out if nutrition ... -
Human Papillomavirus Prevalence, Genotypes, and Factors Associated with Cervical Abnormalities Among HIV-Positive and Negative Women in Eastern and Central Regions, Kenya
(2022)Human Papillomavirus (HPV) associated cervical cancer caused 3,286 deaths in 2019 in Kenya with a national cervical screening rate of only 3.2%. The overwhelming predominance of distinctive HPV genotypes infection has ... -
Screening of Filovirus Ribonucleic Acid in Humans, Wild Caught Non-Human Primates, Bats and Rodents in Laikipia North Sub-County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In the recent decade, highly pathogenic human viruses have constantly emerged or re-emerged in different geographical locations worldwide approximately annually with the majority jumping from animals to humans. The major ... -
Analysis of manual liquid-based cytology, histopathology and HPV DNA testing among HIV positive women at Machakos level 5 hospital, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Liquid-based cytology is a technique of preparing a monolayer of cells by washing the cells in a phial of liquid fixative and spreading a thin layer of the sample on a glass slide. This enables a better morphological ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Medical Laboratory Service Provision in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)There has been increasing interest to improve the quality of laboratory services world- wide including in many resource poor countries. In tandem with this need, the Kenya government recognizes the delivery of quality ... -
Anti-ulcer activity and safety of mupal ® in a rat model: a herbal product for management of peptic ulcer disease in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-08)Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a deep gastrointestinal erosion that affects the stomach and the duodenum. There are pharmacological (using conventional drugs) and surgical interventions that form part of management. These ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial, In Vivo Immunomodulatory and Safety Properties of Ethyl Acetate Leaf Extract of Ocimum Basilicum
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are common bacterial pathogens. Multi-drug resistant strains of these pathogens ... -
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotype Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility and Associated Risk Factors among Children Attending Gertrudes Children’s Hospital in Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Pneumococcal disease remains the biggest killer of children living in Kenya. This is true despite inclusion of the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in the Kenya Expanded Program on Immunization. Serotype replacement, ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses and their Phylogeny along the Coastline of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)There are arthropod-borne disease outbreaks as a result of pathogen influx including arboviruses which are transmitted by strains of Aedes species that occur periodically in varying spots in Kenya. However, there has ... -
Evaluation of Antibreast And Antiprostate Cancer Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants from Some Parts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Cancer is a group of diseases characterised by uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Of all the types of cancers worldwide, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in women while prostate cancer is the second in men. ... -
Pathological Characteristics of Prostate Carcinoma in Archival Tissues at the Africa Inland Church Kijabe Hospital, Kiambu County – Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Prostate carcinoma (PCa) is the leading cancer among middle and elderly men worldwide. It accounts for 15% of all cancer cases and 6.6% of all cancer associated-deaths in men. PCa is a leading cause of cancer burden among ... -
Haematological reference intervals for adolescents and adults in nakuru county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)The haematologic reference intervals are important in the assessment of health and diseases conditions in a certain population and they vary with to age, sex, altitude and genetic. The current study intended to establish ... -
The swain-langley and McCoy blood group polymorphisms of complement receptor 1: role in severe plasmodium falciparum malaria
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Aflatoxins in peanuts and the prevalence of aflatoxin induced hepatocellular carcinoma in Busia and Kisii Central Districts, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-12)Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced mainly by Aspergillus jlavus and contaminates foods including peanuts. Aflatoxin is associated with liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and death. Many people are ... -
The effects of crystalloid solutions on the human blood coagulation system
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)Crystalloid solutions are used in clinical practice for resuscitation and correction of electrolyte imbalances. However, up to 25% of individuals may develop dysfunctions of haemostasis following fluid infusions, complicating ... -
Determinants of adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and high risk behavior among HIV infected patients on treatment in Nairobi Province, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2009-10)Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has been successful in dramatically decreasing the morbidity and mortality caused by HIV infection. Levels of adherence in excess of 95% are required to ensure treatment success, adequate ... -
Use of mobile phone short text message service to enhance cervical cancer screening at the Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Cervical cancer is a major public health problem among adult women especially in developing countries and its control is of paramount importance. Organized screening programmes have led to a large decline in cervical cancer ...
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