Objectives: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) offer an attractive tool for diagnosing malaria in pregnancy. This study assessed the effectiveness of a Plasmodium falciparum–specific RDT compared with microscopy and polymerase chain ...

Introduction: Bisphenol A is a synthetic compound widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins worldwide. As an environmental toxin, it has been reported in plastic equipment and utensils, water ...

The need for valid research remains urgent and a priority for all authentic studies. One of the research procedures(allowed in special circumstances)isthe deception of research participants for some reasons ...

The changes in endometrial cells, both in the eutopic endometrium of patients with and without endometriosis and in lesions at ectopic sites, are frequently described and often compared to tumorigenesis. In tumorigenesis, ...

The development of e-learning is one of the information and communication technology's (ICT) most successful applications in Kenyan public universities. The higher education has undergone a significant change in learning ...

Background: Membrane type-matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMPs) are a subgroup of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) family and are key molecules in the degradation of the extracellular matrix. Membrane type-1 matrix ...

Current in vitro thrombosis models utilise simplistic 2D surfaces coated with purified components of the subendothelial matrix. The lack of a realistic humanised model has led to greater study of thrombus formation in in ...

A partograph is a graphical representation of the fetal status, maternal status and progress of labor. Its proper interpretation assists in early identification of complications which may lead to morbidity and mortality. ...

Objective: This study aims at assessing the utilization of youth friendly health services in Kutus and KerugoyaYouth Health Centres in Kirinyaga County. Design: A descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: Kutus and ...

Cardiovascular diseases are still among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis, is the most common cause of cardiovascular diseases. ...