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Pharmacological and toxicological effects of selected medicinal plants traditionally used to treat malaria in Msambweni sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Malaria is a major public health problem and continues to kill a million people each year, with more than 90% of these cases found in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, more than half of the population is exposed to malaria ... -
Pharmacological and Toxicological Investigations of Grassocephalum Mannii Milne-Redhead
(University of Nairobi, 1980) -
Pharmacological evaluation of the leaves of batura abborra cultivated in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981-06)The project was carried out as a pharaaoognostioal evaluation of the leaves of Batura arborea L- cultivated in Konya. L-crosoopical and miorosoopical examination of the plant material were carried out Thin layer and gas ... -
Pharmacological Screening For Anti-inflammatory Activity In A Novel Series Of Compounds Bridging Steroidal And Non-steroidal Drugs.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)1. A Novel Series of Compounds bridging steroidal and Non-steroidal agents have been synthesized in the Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi and were screened for anti-inflammatory activity. 2. A standard Model, ... -
Pharmacy Services In Post Devolution Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires county governments to establish and manage county pharmacies. Alongside other health services, pharmaceutical services are among the most devolved functions from national government ... -
The phenomenon of hypoxic brain damage at Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care and high dependancy units
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)Information relating to twelve patients admitted into the Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care and High Dependency Units with a primary diagnosis of Hypoxic Brain Damage, was analyzed. The range of ages was from ... -
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistant Non-pathogenic Staphylococcus Species in Raw Camel Milk From Garissa County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Staphylococci bacteria are grouped into coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (CoPS) and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) by their ability to produce coagulase. CoNS are traditionally non-pathogenic but recent studies ... -
Phytochemical and anthelmintic investigation of Dombeya Rotundifolia (hochst) Planch
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Pharmacy, 2004)Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst ) is widespread in Kenya and has many traditional uses Its stems and roots, for example, are used as anthelmintic, to hasten onset of labour, as an abortifacient and for treatment of ... -
Phytochemical And Antimicrobial Activity Investigation Of Nicandra Physaloides Gaertn (solanaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)An enormous variety of medicinal plants are used worldwide by about 80 % of the world population, although in most cases no scientific studies have been done to prove the efficacy of these medicinal plants. Considering ... -
Phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of clematis brachiata thunberg
(Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)The leaves, stem and roots of Clematis brachiata Thunberg (Ranunculaceae) tested positive for anthraquinones, alkaloids, saponins, coumarins, sterols, carotenoids and flavanoids and cardenolides. Only the stem and leaves ... -
Phytochemical Composition, Antiviral Activity and Toxicity of Dichrocephala Integrifolia Kuntze. Crude Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Human herpes simplex viruses are among the world’s most ubiquitous human infections. Generally, there are two types of Human Herpex simplex viruses (HSV); HSV-1 and HSV-2. Worldwide over 90% of people are infected by either ... -
Phytochemical composition, cytotoxicity and toxicological studies of rosmarinus officinalis, catharanthus roseus and myrsine africana crude extract
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Natural medicinal products have gained recognition worldwide in the treatment and control of diseases. One of the major concerns is the lack of adequate pharmacological and toxicological data to support their use. Catharanthus ... -
Phytochemical investigation and antimicrobial activity of girardinia diversifolia (link) friis (urticaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis (Urticaceae) is a herb used traditionally for various ailments, including microbial infections. The objective of this study was to carry out phytochemical investigation of its chemical ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Turraea Robusta, Turraea nilotica and Ekebergia capensis for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic compounds
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In an effort to identify antiplasmodial and/or cytotoxic secondary metabolites, three African medicinal plants, Ekebergia capensis, Turraea nilotica and Turraea robusta were investigated for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic ... -
Phytochemical, Anthelmintic And Antimicrobial Investigation Of Hagenia Abyssinica (bruce) Gmelin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) Gmelin is a flowering plant that is widespread in the afromontane regions of Central and Eastern Africa. It is an important medicinal plant that societies relied on for generations for combating ... -
Piers Model for the Prediction of Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Preclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preeclampsia is a subset of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and contributes to the top 3 causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Because of the enormous burden of adverse maternal ... -
Pilot study on short term complications of acute bacterial meningitis in children beyond the neonatal period at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)To describe the short-term complications associated with bacterial meningitis in children 2-60 months of age. Cohort study. Paediatric filter clinic (PFC) and paediatric general wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Pin Tract Infection after Uniplanar External Fixation of Open Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Placenta Structure of Patient With Fresh Stillbirth at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2021 - an Unmatched Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally approximately 2.65 million stillbirths occur annually. This gives an estimate of over 7100 deaths per day. Most (98%) of these stillbirth cases occur in low and middle-income countries including ... -
Placental Histology and Perinatal Outcomes in Women Who Delivered at Term With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at Bungoma County Referal Hospital in 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a crucial underdiagnosed and poorly managed disease in our set up. It is a significant cause of perinatal morbidity, mortality, and poses health risks to the future child. ...