DNA Testing & Genomics
Paternity Test During Pregnancy in East Africa for Peace of Mind and Legal Purposes
A Comprehensive Guide To Prenatal Paternity Testing Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Joseph Mwaura Healthcare Professional with…
Dr. Joseph Mwaura
Healthcare Professional with 20 Year experience spanning clinical, public health and research settings.
Cancer & Non-communicable Diseases
Burkitt Lymphoma in Kenya- Overview An Aggressive Childhood Cancer
Sections In This Article What is Burkitt Lymphoma? The Lymphoma Belt: Distribution of Burkitt Lymphoma in Africa Causes…
DNA Testing & Genomics
DNA Siblingship Testing In Kenya
Sections In This Article Introducing Siblingship Testing Why is sibling testing done? What to expect when testing for…
Travel & Infectious Diseases
Utility of Blood Cultures in Disease Diagnosis and Management
Blood Cultures InfoBOX: Understanding Blood Cultures Purpose: Blood cultures are diagnostic tests that detect microorganisms like bacteria and…
Travel & Infectious Diseases
Urease Breath Test for H. pylori
The urease breath test (UBT) is a test for diagnosing the presence of a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H.…
Cancer & Non-communicable Diseases
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC): An increasing health threat in Kenya
What is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma? Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), a rare tumor of the head and neck, originates in the…
Cancer & Non-communicable Diseases
Brain Tumors In Kenya- Causes, Diagnosis and Treament
Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in the brain that can be either cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous…
Cancer & Non-communicable Diseases
Melanoma -Key To Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Common Skin Cancer
Introduction to Melanoma in Kenya Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the pigment-producing…
DNA Testing & Genomics
DNA Self-Samples Collection Guide
Sections In This Article Summary of DNA Self-Sample Collection Process Defining Self Sample Collection Requirements for DNA Self-Sample…
Blood & Immune Health
Recommendations for Couples Sickle Cell Disease Testing in Kenya
Recommendations for Couples Sickle Cell Disease Testing in Kenya Written by: Samuel NgugiLaboratory Scientist Medically Reviewed by: Dr.Mwaura…