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Investigation of Uterotonic Activities, Acute Toxicity in Rats and Phytochemical Composition of Hydnora Abyssinica and Uvariodendron Anisatum Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Uterotonic drugs are used to manage postpartum bleeding in the mainstream medical systems. However, global maternal mortalities due to postpartum complications are still high due to lack of timely interventions, qualified ... -
Investigation Of Volatile Oil Of Clausena Anisata Growing In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
An investigation on the phytochemical components. The analgesic and antiinflamatory activities of a traditonally used plant extract
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis are a major world wide clinical concern. Such conditions are mainly managed using drugs like NSAIDS ... -
The investigation op the alkaloids of datura stramonium grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)This project was carried out in order to study the alkaloids of Datura Stramonium grown in Kenya. Microscopical examination of the leaves was done to find out the diagnostic features of the leaves. The alkaloid was extracted ... -
Investigationof The Cardiac Glycosides Of Adenium Obesum (roem & Schult ) Isolation, Identification And Pharmacological properties
(University of NairobiSchool of Pharmacy, 1976) -
Irf6 gene variant and environmental risk factors in non-syndromic clefts of the lip and/or palate in a Kenyan population
(Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral Pathology and oral medicine, school of dental sciences, College of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate are common craniofacial congenital disorders. Their aetiology is largely unknown but genetic and environmental factors have been implicated. In this regard, various genes ... -
Iron And Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women: A Community-Based Approach In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Iron and folic acid are micronutrients whose deficiency is common during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), an essential intervention strategy for prevention of anaemia ... -
Iron Status Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hopsital
(University of Nairobi, 2023) -
Iron Status in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Congestive heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is common among the elderly and tends to co-exist with other co-morbid conditions; anaemia, diabetes and hypertension among others. It is ... -
Iron status in patients with end stage Renal disease on haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background Iron deficiency is an established association to the anaemia of chronic kidney disease. In chronic kidney disease, causes of anaemia are diverse; the main causes being the reduced production of erythropoietin ... -
Isolated distal radial fractures in children aged 6 to 15years: incidence of redisplacement after casting as seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Aim The main aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of redisplacement of distal radial fractures in children aged between 6 and 15 years and factors contributing to it at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Metho ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile in Selected Outpatient Health Facilities Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background In the last four decades, the spectrum encompassing the epidemiology and management of Clostridium difficile associated diseases (CDAD) has changed progressively. These changes resonate with heightened rates ... -
Isolation and Identification of metabolites, and their degradation products from a strain of Streptomyces erythreus
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 1982) -
Isolation, identification and sensitivity testing of Microorganisms from stool received from patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The aim of this project was to isolate microorganisms from stools of patients from Kenyatta National Hospital, to identify them using various microbiological techniques and finally their sensitivity against commonly used ... -
Isolation, identification and sensitivity testing of skin flora from Kenyatta Hospital staff and students
(University of Nairobi, 1980) -
Isolation, sensitivity patterns and molecular charactarisation of bacteria isolates from infected diabetic foot ulcers in patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing in resource-poor settings and this is associated with a rise in diabetic complications. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) often lead to hospital admissions, amputations ... -
Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus At Kenyatta National Hospital: Control Parameters, Level Of Control And The Factors Which Influence This Control
(University of Nairobi, 1978)40 Juvenile Diabetics attending the Diabetes clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital are studied. These form 11% of the Juvenile Diabetics population and 1.7% of the total population of diabetics as registered in the ... -
Juvenile-mature correlations in selected Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco] provenances and progenies
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Growth and branch characteristics of thirteen year old Douglas-fir trees were analysed with the objectives of partitioning the variance into additive and non-additive, estimating heritabilities, and estimating juvenile-mature ... -
Kangaroo Mother Care Practice During the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Postnatal Mothers of Preterms in Kenyatta National Hospital’s Newborn Unit
(UON, 2021)Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a sound intervention for the care of premature infants. However, evidence indicates that country-level adoption and implementation of KMC, across the globe, remained sub-optimal. ...