Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Preliminary phytochemical investigations on the twigs of croton mastachyus - euphobiaceae family
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)Investigations are going on on the East African Croton species to find out the active components in various parts of each plant. In this project, the petroleum ether extract of ground croton macrostachyus twigs was found ... -
Effects of PH changes on drug absorption in the stomach of a rabbit
(University of Nairobi, 1979-07) -
A Study To Assess The Impact Of Community Based Distribution Of Contraceptives (CBD) In Rural Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1985) -
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 ... -
Reformulation Of Aspirin Mixture B P C 1963 For The Rural Health Centres
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The Aspirin mixture 3.P.C. 1965 is not chemically stable due to its water content. It has to be freshly prepared and this is not always &asy to achieve in the rural health centres. The aim of the project was therefore to ... -
Investigation of the volatile oil in citrus arantfolia growing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Effect Of Chronic Heavy Alcohol Intake On The Heart Investigation By Electrocardiography Mainly
(University of Nairobi, 1971)Fourty three male subjects without any cardiac symptoms or signs, who had been drinking for a mean of 12.5 years range (5-25 years), their ages ranged from 20-55 years. These subjects, and thirty seven non drinking ... -
Renal Osteodystrophy As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1978)31 patients (17 males and 14 females) were studied Clinical renal osteodystrophy, taken as bone tenderness with restricted joint movements, was found in 21(67.7%) patients and there was no difference between the two ... -
Fermentation Studies On Phenobarbitone Syrup (Paedriatic) Preparation At Kenyatta National Hospital (K.n.h.)
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The Kenyatta National hospital (K.N.H.) phenobarbitone syrup and syrup simplex 150 samples were investigated (2) for fermentation using the gasometnc method. Thus the amount of gas liberated as a by-product of ... -
A Pharmacognostical Study Of Rauvolfia Caffra Sond Whole Root
(University of Nairobi, 1984)A microscopical examination of the powdered root was carried out and the observed diagnostic features recorded. The powdered root was extracted using suitable solvents and the extract showed the presence of alkaloids when ... -
Plasma Norepinephrine In Patients Admitted In Congestive Heart Failure To The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
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 ... -
Peripheral Renin Activity In Adult African Hypertensive Patients Seen At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
A Study Of Some Of The Reactions Involved In The Synthesis Of The 14 Benzodiazepines
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The initial aim of this work was to synthesise both Diazepam ( 7 chloro- 1,3 dihydro- I methyl- 5 phenyl 2H 14 benzodiazepin-2-one) and Oxazepam ( 7 chloro- 1,3 dihydro- 3 hydroxy- 5 phenyl- 2H 14 benzo- diazepin-2-one) However ... -
A Comparative Pharmacognostical Study Op Cinchona Ledgeriana Moens And Cinchona Succirubra
(University of Nairobi, 1984) -
Lipid And Lipoprotein Changes In Kenya Unban Women Using Two Oral Contraceptives
(University Of Nairobi, 1985)One hundred and twenty five black Kenyan women attending the Family Welfare Clinic at Kenyatta national Hospital and seeking Oral Contraceptive advice were recruited to the study. They were randomly allocated two combined ... -
Comparative Study Of Characteristics Of Emulsions Liver Oil Prepared With Various Emulsifying Agents
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The characteristics of emulsions were studied on a comparative basis , Acacia, tragacanth, sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan monooleate and sorbitan monolaurate were used as emulgents to prepare ... -
The Human Rectus Sheath: Formation And Microscopic Organisation
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: The pattern of formation of the rectus sheath from the aponeuroses of external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles shows regional variations. The prevalence and location of the arcuate ...
