• Concurrent Infections Among Pyretic Children Seeking Treatment at Alupe Sub County Hospital, Busia County, Kenya 

  Mwongula, Albert W.; Siamba, Donald N.; Mwamburi, Lizzy A.; Mailu, Matilu (European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2023-10-05)

  Fever is a frequently occurring medical symptom and may result from many divergent conditions ranging from mild to potentially serious. Children typically get high and fast – occurring fevers, reflecting the effects of ...
• WRITING FOR OR WRITING ABOUT CHILDREN? THE REPRESENTATION OF CHILDHOOD IN DAVID GIAN MAILLU’S CHILDREN FICTION 

  Nyaiburi O, Gladys (WRITING FOR OR WRITING ABOUT CHILDREN? THE REPRESENTATION OF CHILDHOOD IN DAVID GIAN MAILLU’S CHILDREN FICTION, 2016-07-10)

  Building on Roni Natov's concept of a ‘poetics of childhood’ and on recent debates about the image of the child in literature, this paper looks at how David G. Maillu promotes relational models of interaction between ...
• The Production and Reproduction of Kinship in Charitable Children’s Institutions in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Gayapersad, Allison; Ombok, Caroline; Kamanda, Allan; Tarus, Carren; Ayuku, David; Braitstein, Paula (SpringerLink, 2019-05-03)

  Background The negative impact of institutionalization on children’s development and well-being has led to a global recommendation for deinstitutionalization. In countries with weak infrastructure and family support, some ...
• Antinociceptive properties of dichloromethane: methanolic leaf and root bark extracts of Carissa edulis in rats 

  Maina, Gitahi S.; Juma, Kelvin.; Maina, Mwangi B.; Muriithi, Njagi J.; Kiambi, Mworia J.; Umar, Aliyu.; Mwonjoria, John K.; Njoroge W., Ann W.; Mburu, David N.; Piero, Ngugi M. (2015-04)

  Conventional medications are expensive and arguably associated with various severe adverse effects, hence the need to develop herbal agents that are effective as alternative. Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl is the herb that ...
• Protective Effects of Urtica dioica and Cimetidine® on Liver Function Following Acetaminophen Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice 

  Juma, KK.; Maina, SG.; Muriithi, JN.; Mwangi, BM.; Mworia, KJ.; Mwonjoria, MJ.; Ngeranwa, JN.; Mburu, ND. (Journal of Developing Drugs, 2015-05-09)

  Studies have demonstrated that Urtica dioica promotes regeneration of the liver cells following damage by carbon tetrachloride. This study investigated the effects of Urtica dioica on liver function following acetaminophen ...
• Determination of Hematological Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Vernonia lasiopus in Normal Mice 

  Muriithi, Njagi J.; Maina, Gitahi S.; Maina, Mwangi B.; Kiambi, Mworia J.; Juma, Kelvin.; Umar, Aliyu.; Mwonjoria, John K.; Njoroge, Ann W.; Ngugi, Piero M.; Njagi, Eliud NM. (ResearchGate, 2015-07-08)

  Hematological disorders have attained epidemic proportions worldwide today. As a result, many people turn to medicinal plants for treatment thereby boosting and enhancing health because professional care is not ...
• Prevalence, incidence and chronicity of child abuse among orphaned, separated, and street-connected children and adolescents in western Kenya: What is the impact of care environment? 

  Ayaya, Samuel; DeLong, Allison; Embleton, Lonnie; Ayuku, David; Sang, Edwin; Hogan, Joseph; Kamanda, Allan; Atwoli, Lukoye; Makori, Dominic; Ombok, Caroline; Braitstein, Paula (Elsevier Ltd., 2020-12-23)

  Background: The effect of different types of care environment on orphaned and separated children and adolescents' (OSCA) experiences of abuse in sub-Saharan Africa is uncertain. Objective: Our two primary objectives ...
• Biochemical Effects of Sewage Pollution on the Benthic Organism Nerita polita 

  Munyasya, JN.; Juma, KK.; Burugu, MW.; Mburu, DN.; Okuku, EO (Environmental & Analytical Toxicology, 2015-07-25)

  Degradation of coastal ecosystems is an issue of growing concern. Discharges of sewage effluents to sea water is a major contributor to marine pollution. This study examines the biogeochemical effects of sewage pollution ...
• Antinociceptive Properties of Dichloromethane:Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Caesalpinia volkensii and Maytenus obscura in Animal Models 

  Maina, Mwangi B.; Maina, Gitahi S.; Muriithi, Njagi J.; Kiambi, Mworia J.; Umar, Aliyu.; Mwonjoria, John K.; Mutero, Ngure G.; Juma, Kelvin K.; Njoroge, Ann W.; Mburu, David.; Piero, Ngugi M. (Pain & Relief, 2015-07-20)

  The purpose of physiological pain is protection. Pain is associated with high morbidity and socioeconomic burden. Conventional medication of pain is expensive and arguably associated with various severe adverse effects ...
• Evidence Based Phytopharmacological Potential of Herbal Extracts in Post- Ingestion Management of Mycotoxins in Animal Models 

  Juma, KK.; Fulakeza, RMJ.; Ngeranwa, JN.; Ngugi, MP.; Mburu, ND. (Clinical Toxicology, 2015-07-15)

  Aflatoxins and ochratoxins are common mycotoxic food poisons and acute doses are responsible for causing liver and kidney damage and hepatocarcinoma. The strategy for managing mycotoxins has mainly been pre-ingestive. However, ...
• A Current Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and the Prospects of Phytopharmacological Intervention as a Management Strategy 

  Juma, KK. (Neurological Disorders, 2015-07-31)

  Alzheimer’s disease is a mental disorder that accounts for 60-70% of dementia. Its specific causes have not been determined to date. It is understood as neurodegenerative diseases which progressively gets worse over time. ...
• The Hypoglycemic Activity and Safety of Aqueous Stem Bark Extracts of Acacia nilotica 

  Abdirahman, YA.; Juma, KK.; Mukundi, MJ.; Gitahi, SM.; Agyirifo, DS.; Ngugi, PM.; Gathumbi, PK.; Ngeranwa, JJN.; Njagi, ENM. (Drug Metabolism & Toxicology, 2015-09-11)

  Acacia nilotica is used traditionally to manage several diseases including Diabetes mellitus, however, its efficacy and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in vivo the hypoglycemic activity ...
• In-Vivo Antidiabetic Activity and Safety of The Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Kleinia squarrosa 

  Abdirahman, YA.; Juma, KK.; Mukundi, MJ.; Gitahi, SM.; Agyirifo, DS.; Ngugi, MP.; Gathumbi, PK.; Ngeranwa, JJN.; Njagi, ENM. (Open Access Diabetes & Metabolism, 2015-09-09)

  Kleinia squarrosa has been used traditionally to manage several diseases including diabetes, however, its eficacy and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determinein-vivo hypoglycemic activity ...
• Blood Glucose Lowering Effect and Safety of the Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Zanha africana 

  Abdirahman, YA.; Juma., KK.; Makori., WA.; Agyirifo, DS.; Ngugi, MP.; Gathumbi, PK.; Ngeranwa, JJN.; Njagi, ENM. (Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta, 2015-09-30)

  Zanha africana has been used traditionally to manage many diseases including diabetes, however, its antidiabetic activity and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in vivo hypoglycemic ...
• Impact of Prejudice on Caregivers of People with Mental Illness in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Ombok, Caroline A.; Kareithi, Joram; Wandere, Donald (Redfame Publishing, 2022-08-30)

  Negative beliefs and preconceived opinions on mental illness, which are not based on reason or actual experience, play a significant role in determining treatment and health-seeking behaviour by caregivers of people with ...
• Cultural Adaptation Practices in Health Seeking Behaviour by Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Ombok, Caroline Atieno; Kareithi, Joram; Wandere, Donald (Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-05-27)

  For the mentally ill, cultural prescriptions and proscriptions play a major role in their caregiver’s health-seeking behaviour. Most ill patients seek treatment in hospital setting but still, culturally adaptive options ...
• Growth Performance of Domesticated Prunus africana Population in Muguga, Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Nyamai, DW.; Mawia, AM.; Wambua, FK.; Abdirahman, YA.; Osano, K.; Lagat, R.; Mumbi, B.; Arika, W.; Juma, KK.; Anyango, E.; Mulugeta, M.; Ngugi, MP.; Muchugi, A.; Ng’ang’a, M.; Burugu, MW. (ResearchGate, 2015-10-23)

  Prunus africana (Hook. f.) is an evergreen tree that grows in African mountains. The species’ bark and bark extracts are used for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. High demand for the bark and bark extracts ...
• In-Vivo Anti-hyperglycemic Activity and Safety of The Aqueous Stem Bark Extracts of Aloe secundiflora 

  Abdirahman, YA.; Juma., KK.; Nyamai, DW.; Njagi, JM.; Agyirifo, DS.; Ngugi, MP.; Gathumbi, PK.; Ngeranwa, JJN.; Njagi, ENM. (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, 2013-10-05)

  Aloe secundiflora has been used traditionally to manage many diseases including diabetes, however, its antidiabetic activity and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in vivo hypoglycemic ...
• Antinociceptive Activities of Acetone leaf Extracts of Carissa Spinarum in Mice 

  Mworia, JK.; Gitahi, SM.; Juma, KK.; Njagi, JM.; Mwangi, BM.; Aliyu, U.; Njoroge, WA.; Mwonjoria, KJ.; Mawia, AM.; Nyamai, DW.; Ngugi, MP.; Ngeranwa, JJN. (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, 2016-10-26)

  Despite the progress that has occurred in recent years in the development of therapies for pain, there is still a need for effective and potent analgesics for pain. Pain is defined as unpleasant feeling essential for ...
• Determination of Hematological Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of S. incanum in Normal Mice 

  Muriithi, Njagi J.; Maina, Gitahi S.; Mugendi, Njagi M.; Maina, Mwangi B.; Kiambi, Mworia J.; Juma, Kelvin K.; Umar, Aliyu; Mwonjoria, John K.; Njoroge, Ann W.; Abdirahman, YA.; Piero, Ngugi M.; Njagi, Eliud NM. (Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta, 2015-10-16)

  Medicinal plants and herbs have been used for ages for the purposes of enhancing and maintaining health and organic resistance against body infection. This is due to their ready availability and arguably efficacious ...

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