Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Effects of pretreating wheat middlings and sunflower meal with fiber degrading enzymes on components solubilization and utilization in broiler chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pretreating fibrous feedstuffs with exogenous enzymes may improve their utilization in broiler chickens. Pretreatment of wheat middlings (WM) and sunflower meal (SM) with fiber degrading enzymes (FDE) was investigated for ... -
Neurodevelopment of children who are HIV-exposed and uninfected in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Predictors of neurodevelopment among children who are HIV-exposed uninfected (CHEU) are poorly understood. Methods: Mothers with and without HIV and their children were enrolled during 6-week postnatal ... -
Perceptions of and Practical Experience with the National Surveillance Centre in Managing Medicines Availability Amongst Users within Public Healthcare Facilities in South Africa: Findings and Implications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The introduction of the National Surveillance Centre (NSC) has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of managing medicines availability within the public healthcare system in South Africa. However, at present, there ... -
The significant antidyslipidemic, hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity activities of the aqueous extracts of Agave Sisalana juice are partly mediated via modulation of calcium signaling pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plant species in the genus Agave, including Agave sisalana, have found extensive application in African and Asian traditional medicine. Inspired by the use of the edible sweet sap known as Aguamiel (obtained from specific ... -
The impact of health insurance enrollment on health outcomes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The achievement of the global agenda on universal health coverage (UHC) is pivotal in ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being of all. However, achieving healthy lives and wellbeing of all has been ... -
Primary Arterial Hypertension and Drug-Induced Hypertension in Philadelphia-Negative Classical Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: A Systematic Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of primary arterial hypertension (HTN) in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) remains unclear, with scant literature available, mostly focusing on cardiovascular risk factors as a singular entity or on organ-specific ... -
Access to and utilization of local digital marketing platforms in potato marketing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The agricultural sector in Kenya has witnessed a proliferation of marketing platforms in recent years. However, there has been a noticeable reluctance among farmers to adopt and utilize these platforms for marketing their ... -
Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ... -
The internet and various social media platforms as source of information to patients with wounds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The internet has led to the realization that the world is a global village. Due to technological advancements, anyone can access the internet and various video sharing platforms and in turn, get access to or ... -
Plasmodium falciparum population structure inferred by msp1 amplicon sequencing of parasites collected from febrile patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Multiplicity of infection (MOI) is an important measure of Plasmodium falciparum diversity, usually derived from the highly polymorphic genes, such as msp1, msp2 and glurp as well as microsatellites. Conventional ... -
Effect of a Nurse-Led Intervention on Knowledge of the Modifiable Risk Behaviors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has disproportionately burdened the low- and middle-income countries where awareness and detection rates remain very low. Interventions directed to promote the community's awareness ... -
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Sciuri Group by Residents of an Urban Informal Settlement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Staphylococcus sciuri group constitutes animal-associated bacteria but can comprise up to 4% of coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from human clinical samples. They are reservoirs of resistance genes ... -
Quality of inpatient paediatric and newborn care in district hospitals: WHO indicators, measurement, and improvement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Poor-quality paediatric and neonatal care in district hospitals in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) was first highlighted more than 20 years ago. WHO recently developed more than 1000 paediatric and neonatal ... -
Quality assessment of eucalyptus oils available in Nairobi County, Kenya
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-24)This study assessed eucalyptus oil quality in Nairobi County, Kenya, a product that garnered global attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve Eucalyptus oil product samples were obtained from local retailers encompassing ... -
Formulation design and in vitro characterization of gastroretentive floating acyclovir tablets.
(ECAJPS, 2023-11-20)Acyclovir is a thymidine kinase enzyme inhibitor used in the management of herpes zoster. Doses above 400mg exhibit poor bioavailability necessitating frequent administration to achieve the required therapeutic serum ... -
A retrospective study of oral and dermatological formulations compounded via dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021
(ECAJPS, 2023)The current study aimed to elucidate the extent of compounding involving dosage form modifications at Kenyatta National hospital from 2020-2021. A total of 2205 oral formulations, containing one out of thirty-eight active ... -
Old and new association of Cotesia icipe (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) with alien invasive and native Spodoptera species and key stemborer species: implication for their management
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maize production in Africa is hindered by a myriad of biotic challenges, key among them being invasive and native lepidopteran stemborers. Recent invasion of the continent by fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, ... -
Seroprevalence and related risk factors of Brucella spp. in livestock and humans in Garbatula subcounty, Isiolo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans, causing debilitating illness in humans and socio-economic losses in livestock-keeping households globally. The disease is endemic ... -
Health care seeking behaviors and perspective on indigenous palliative care among cancer patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Holistic integrated community palliative care services remain a mirage to cancer patients. Nonetheless, a number of cancer patients are jamming traditional medicinal places seeking therapy. The results of ...