• Symptomatic malaria diagnosis overestimate malaria prevalence, but underestimate anaemia burdens in children: results of a follow up study in Kenya 

  Choge, Joseph K; Magak, Ng’wena G; Akhwale, Willis; Koech, Julius; Ngeiywa, Moses M; Oyoo-Okoth, Elijah; Esamai, Fabian; Osano, Odipo; Khayeka-Wandabwa, Christopher; Kweka, Eliningaya J (BMC Public Health, 2014)

  Background: The commonly accepted gold standard diagnostic method for detecting malaria is a microscopic reading of Giemsa-stained blood films. However, symptomatic diagnosis remains the basis of therapeutic care for the ...
• High-performance liquid chromatography local reference ranges of hemoglobin fractions (HbA, HbA2, and HbF) in detection of hemoglobinopathies in western Kenya 

  Mutua, Benard; Chelangat, Rose; Mustafa, Barasa; Were, Tom; Makani, Julie; Sowayi, George; Okoth, Patrick (The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022)

  Background: Western Kenya, being a malaria-endemic region, has a high prevalence of hemoglobinopathies mostly sickle cell and thalassemia. The hemoglobin fractions or variants, HbA, HbA2, and HbF, serve as biomarkers for ...
• Experimental therapeutic assays of Tephrosia vogelii against Leishmania major infection in murine model: in vitro and in vivo 

  Marango, Sylvia Naliaka; Khayeka‑Wandabwa, Christopher; Makwali, Judith Alice; Jumba, Bernard Ngoitsi; Choge, Joseph K.; Adino, Eric Onyango; Anjili, Christopher O. (BioMed Central, 2017)

  Background: Conventional targeted leishmanicidal chemotherapy has persistently remained prohibitive for most economically deprived communities due to costs, associated time to accessing health services and duration for ...
• Evaluation of leishmanicidal activity and cytotoxicity of Ricinus communis and Azadirachta indica extracts from western Kenya: in vitro and in vivo assays 

  Jumba, Bernard N.; Anjili, Christopher O.; Makwali, Judith; Ingonga, Johnstone; Nyamao, Rose; Marango, Sylvia; Choge, Joseph K.; Khayeka‑Wandabwa, Christopher (BioMed Central, 2015-11-05)

  Background: Despite advances to targeted leishmanicidal chemotherapy, defies around severe toxicity, recent emergence of resistant variants and absence of rational vaccine still persist. This necessitates search and/or ...
• Clinical chemistry profiles in injection heroin users from Coastal Region, Kenya 

  Were, Tom; Wesongah, Jesca O; Munde, Elly; Ouma, Collins; Kahiga, Titus M; Ongecha-Owuor, Francisca; Kiarie, James N; Ahmed, Aabid A; Makokha, Ernest P; Budambula, Valentine (BMC Clinical Pathology, 2014)

  Background: Although the co-burden of injection drug use and HIV is increasing in Africa, little is known about the laboratory markers of injection drug use and anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in Kenyan injection drug ...
• Triazole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus from Fungicide-Experienced Soils in Naivasha Subcounty and Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Kemoi, Edson K.; Nyerere, Andrew; Bii, Christine C. (International Journal of Microbiology, 2018)
• Progesterone And Immunological Changes In Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection During Pregnancy 

  Musyoki, Stanslaus Kiilu; Omwenga, Eric Omori; Kariuki, Stephen Mwaura; Kemoi, Edson Kipyegon (International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research, 2019-07)

  Immune responses during pregnancy are specifically regulated to allow fight against infections and prevent any damage to the growing fetus. HIV infections, a pro-inflammatory infection, present a challenge to the enhancement ...
• Azole Resistant Aspergillus Fumigatus With Tr34/L98h Mutation From Clinical Isolates In, Kenya 

  Kemoi, E.K.; Nyerere, A.; Mashedi, O.; Bii, C. (East African Medical Journal, 2023)

  Objective: The aim of the study was to characterize aspergillus species from clinical samples. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: The study was conducted at Kenya Medical Research Institute using archived aspergillus ...
• Clinical Officers Council (Coc) Pioneer Experience in Conducting Pre-Internship Licensure E - Examinations 

  Choge, Joseph Kiprop (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation Volume 2. Issue 1, 2024. University of Kabianga, Kenya. ijmri@kabianga.ac.ke, 2024)

  Introduction: Although University e - examinations started in 2009, Covid-19 pandemic popularized their use thus necessitating their evaluation. COC was among the pioneer institutions in Kenya to use the e - examinations ...
• Influence of Psycho Social Issues on Intentional Organophosphates SelfPoisoning among Persons Aged 15-30 Years in Kericho County, Kenya 

  Sigey, Langat K.; Mibei, Eric; Cheruiyot, Daniel Kipngeno (International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023)

  Aims: The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing psychosocial issues on intentional organophosphate self-poisoning among persons aged 15-30 years in Kericho County, Kenya... Study Design: The study adopted ...
• Assessment Of Cold Chain Management Practices In Immunisation Centres In Kacheliba Division, Pokot County, Kenya 

  Koskei, A; Mibei, E; Tabu, S; Malalu, P. K; Marete, I; Tenge, C (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

  Background: Immunisation contributes significantly to the achievement of MDGs. It is one of the eight elements and success stories of primary health care. Proper utilisation of Immunisation services is associated with ...
• Characterization and determinant factors of critical illness and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort of 1,792 patients in Kenya 

  Elijah, Isinta M; Amsalu, Endawoke; Jian, Xuening; Cao, Mingyang; Mibei, Eric K; Kerosi, Danvas O; Mwatsahu, Francis G; Wang, Wei; Onyangore, Faith; Wang, Youxin (Elijah, I. M., Amsalu, E., Jian, X., Cao, M., Mibei, E. K., Kerosi, D. O., ... & Wang, Y. (2022). Characterization and determinant factors of critical illness and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort of 1,792 patients in Kenya. Biosafety and Health, 4(05), 330-338., 2022)

  Limited data is available on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), critical illness rate, and in‐hospital mortality in the African setting. This study investigates determinants of critical illness and in‐hospital ...
• Interventions by Government and Non Governmental Organizations towards Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the attitude Portrayed by the Pokot Community on Repressing FGM 

  Kaprom, Benadette C. (Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2015)

  In the efforts to terminate Female Genital Mutilation globally, in the recent years some religious authorities have openly opposed the continued practice of Female Genital Mutilation, at least the most radical operations. ...
• Implications on Female Genital Cutting and Promotional Strategies By The Pokot Community In The Context Of Fgc 

  Kaprom, Benadette C.; Egesah, Omar; Baliddawa, Joyce (European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, 2015-12)

  According to FORWARD (2005), data presented in a Female Genital Fact Sheet indicated that Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is traditionally carried out by elderly women ‘specialized’ in this task and Traditional Birth ...
• Serum adiponectin in HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus mono- and co infected Kenyan injection drug users 

  Ndombi, Eric M; Budambula, Valentine; Webale, Mark K; Musumba, Francis O; Wesongah, Jesca O; Mibei, Erick; Ahmed, Aabid A; Lihana, Raphael (Endocrine Connections, 2015)

  Adiponectin is an important marker of anthropometric profiles of adipose tissue. However, association of adiponectin and adiposity in HIV mono- and co-infected and hepatitis (HCV) injection drug users (IDUs) has not been ...
• The Effects of School Based Factors on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Njiru Sub County, Nairobi Ken 

  Chirchir, Jane; Manduku, Joshua; Makero, Syallow C. (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2018-04)

  The study explored effects of school based factors on academic performance in public primary schools in Njiru Sub County. Academic performance is a product of socio-economic status, psychological and environmental ...
• The Preconditoning Factors to a Child’s Creative Mind in a Family Set-Up 

  Makero, Syallow Cajertane (Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 2012)

  This paper examines the impact that the personal and socio-economic issues of families have on boy and girl child in their development of talents in creative activities such as painting and drawing. The study targeted ...
• Performance of Rapid Immunochromatographic Test on Malaria Infecton Among Expectant Women in Kericho County, Kenya 

  Njeru, Annastasia; Mutiso, Joshua; Kimutai, Albert; Mibei, Erick K (European Scientific Journal, 2019-02)

  Background: Microscopy is the gold standard method currently acceptable in diagnosis of malaria in a clinical setting but is subject to diagnostic bias as it cannot detect malaria parasites as they are very low or absent ...
• Cr1 Binding Assay: A Novel Elisa Assay For Measuring Circulating Immune Complexes 

  Mibei, Erick K; Rono, Salinah J; Stoute, Jose; Waitumbi, John N (European Scientific Journal, 2014-11)

  There are over fifty methods which have been described for the assessment of immune complexes in sera or plasma. The measurement of circulating immune complexes in sera of patients with different diseases has been ...
• Pathotypes And Virulence Markers In Escherichia Coli Associated With Diarrhoea Among Hiv Seropositive And Seronegative Children Below Five Years In Western Kenya 

  Rono, Salinah J; Kakai, Rose; Esamai, Fabian; Mibei, Erick; Odundo, Elizabeth (European Scientific Journal, 2014-09)

  Diarrhoea is among the leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) are responsible for 30% to 40% of acute diarrhea and chronic episodes in children in developing ...

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