Student Projects

Investigation Of Antidiarrheal Effects Of Freeze-Dried Extracts Of Justicia Betonica Linn

BY : Emmanuel Wandera, Department of Human Anatomy & Medical Physiology, University of Nairobi. ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the antidiarrheal effects of freeze-dried extracts of Justicia betonica Linn, a plant traditionally used in Nandi County, Kenya, for treating diarrhea. Diarrhea, a significant public health issue, especially in developing nations, is […]

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Antiurothiliac effects of Euphorbia hirta on kidney stones

The project was on the antiurothiliac effects of Euphorbia hirta on kidney stones.The kidney stones were induced by orally administering ethylene glycol for 14 days.Treatment then commenced on the 14th day to the 28th day.The rats were then placed in metabolic cages to collect urine. The rats were then sacrificed and parameters were tested for […]

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The inhalation chamber Research Project

This project investigates the cardiometabolic effects of crude acetylene exposure using a rodent model. The inhalation chamber is used to deliver controlled amounts of crude acetylene gas to the animals, simulating exposure to the ripening agent commonly used in fruit production. The goal is to assess the potential health risks associated with exposure to this […]

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