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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...