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Diversity of Gut Methanogens and Functional Enzymes Associated With Methane Metabolism in Smallholder Dairy Cattle
(Research Square, 2022)
Methane is a greenhouse gas with disastrous consequences when released to intolerable levels.
Ruminants produce methane during gut fermentation releasing it through belching and/or flatulence. To
better understand the ...
A case report of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2022)
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is defined as a rare hereditary disorder involving two or more of the ectodermal
structures, which include the skin, hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands. The two most common forms of the
disease ...
Systemic and Mucosal Concentrations of Nine Cytokines Among Individuals with Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in Nairobi Kenya
(2022-03-16)
Introduction The human-restricted sexually transmitted Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) has been shown to modulate the immune response against it and consequently the cytokines produced. The levels of cytokines in NG infection ...
Socio-demographic, economic and mental health problems were risk factors for suicidal ideation among Kenyan students aged 15 plus
(Elsevier, 2022-01-12)
Background: About a third of youth with suicidal ideation develop suicidal plans and about 60% of youth with
suicidal plans make suicidal attempts. This study aimed to study different types of suicidal ideation and the ...
Cytotoxicity and Anti-hiv Activities of Extracts of the Twigs of Croton Dichogamus Pax
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)
Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a clinical syndrome resulting from infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes profound immunosuppression. Anti-HIV drugs that are currently ...
The Prevalence and Pattern of Cannabis Use Among Patients Attending a Methadone Treatment Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)
Background: Cannabis use during methadone treatment may negatively impact treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment ...
Inadequacies in Service Delivery for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vaginosis in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a common cause of vaginitis, affects 75% of women in their lifetime. In Kenya, vaginitis/VVC is managed using the vaginal discharge syndrome guidelines. We assessed how frequently healthcare ...
Pediatric Pneumonia: Another Problem Plagued by Inequity in Health Care
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)
A Systematic Review of Medicinal Plants of Kenya used in the Management of Bacterial Infections
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)
Kenya's vision 2030 partly aims at ensuring adequate health care for all, and the integration of traditional healthcare practices into the national healthcare system would present a more rapid alternative towards the ...
Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei venom-induced lethality
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)
This study aimed to determine the efficacy of Inoserp, Vins bioproducts, and South African Institute of Medical Research (SAIMR) polyvalent antivenoms in neutralizing Naja ashei venom-induced lethality in mice. The ...