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Restorative activities of curcuma longa on sildenafil induced nephrotoxicity among male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2023)Nephrotoxicity is the leading cause of acute kidney injury worldwide with majority of population affected being of African population as it accounts for 18- 27% of acute kidney injuries managed in hospital set up. Its ... -
Effect of quercetin on industrial trans fatty acids induced glucose intolerance in rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Globally climate change has been a major impediment to achieving sustainable development among natural resource dependent livelihoods. Impact-based weather forecasting (IBF) has been recommended as prerequisite tools toward ... -
Antiinflammatory effects of craterostigma plantagineum extracts on formalin induced inflammation and pain in male albino Rats rattus norvegicus
(Maseno University, 2023)Pain is a symptom of many diseases that affect humanity while inflammation is a physiological mechanism for repair of tissues after injury. Craterostigma plantagineum hoscht has been used by herbalists for treating pain. ... -
Hepatoprotective activity of liv-52 on rifampicin and isoniazid induced liver toxicity in adult albino rats (rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno Univertsity, 2023)Liver toxicity refers to injury to the liver due to drugs, chemical or environmental toxins. Rifampicin (RIF) and Isoniazid (INH) are two main medicinal drugs used as first line regimen in the treatment of Tuberculosis. ... -
Restorative effects of azadirachta indica on cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in wister albino rats
(Maseno University, 2023)Cisplatin is a cytotoxic drug commonly used worldwide in the treatment of cancer. Despite its effectiveness, studies have shown that it can cause nephrotoxicity in 20-30% of the population that use it, as a result, its ... -
Radiological lumbar spine anatomical changes in chronic low back pain and its social impact in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain that lasts for a period of twelve weeks or more and can develop later even after the associated cause of the acute low back pain has been managed and remarkably resolved. ... -
Association of liver biochemical profile and clinical outcome of covid-19 infection in patients admitted at Mount Kenya hospital Nyeri, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic is the most recent significant global health crisis after the influenza pandemic of 1918. It has caused consequential global economic decline with loss of over 6 million lives ... -
Variations in the anatomical origin and distribution of coronary artery among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)The coronary artery and its branches is the main blood vessel that supplies the myocardium. The principal branches of ascending aorta are the right and left coronary artery. Variations of the coronary arteries are vessels ... -
Age estimation using orthopantomograms with demirjian and willems methods among children attending dental clinics in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)An individual’s age forms an important part of their biodata and is not only necessary for the living but for the deceased. In addition, it is a vital requirement in identifying children who are victims of child abuse, ... -
Variation in morphology of brachial artery and its branching pattern among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, BA commences at the inferior border of teres major muscle as a direct continuation of the 3rd part of axillary artery and courses to the arm anterior ... -
Anatomical variations in morphology of the brachial plexus among black African population; a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brachial plexus (Bp) is a network of nerve bundle in the spinal cord around neck and axillar formed by union of ventral primary rami of C5 - C8 and T1. Bp may be affected by trauma, irradiation, neoplasm, infection, and ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract intervention on plasma glucose, lipid profile and alkaline phosphatase concentrations in atazanavir treated rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (Protease inhibitors) are prone to complications including abnormalities in glucose metabolism, lipid derangement, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have ... -
Determinants of Art Initiation and Perceptions On Antiretroviral Drugs Uptake During Pregnancy and Puerperium at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital In Homa Bay, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Use of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive pregnant women has been proven to be the most effective technique of preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. This ...
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