Bhanga beeja (hemp seed; Cannabis sativa L.) is described in Ayurvedic literature as a nutritional and medicinal ingredient and is used in selected classical formulations. Contemporary research has focused increasingly on hemp seed and hemp seed oil because mature seeds are nutri...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i61392
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) requires sustainable dietary strategies that are both functionally relevant and sensorially acceptable. This study developed two traditional food products—Foxtail Millet Kheer and bottle gourd raita—fortified with a standardised polyherbal blend of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i51391
Energy consumption in batch distillation is affected by the final ethanol concentration when the daily volume of collected product is fixed. This study evaluated an Excel-based material and energy balance for the production of 10 L day⁻¹ of Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) distil...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i61043
Aims: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Gnetum africanum leaves on the lipid profile and insulin resistance of albino rats fed a high-fat diet incorporating 10% G. africanum leaves. Study Design: After six days of acclimatisation, twenty-five (25) male albino...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i61178
Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Anthony Uchenna Asiodu, Ekeneam Omo, James Chukwunenye Ibuaku, Francis Chinedu Ugoeze, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Mfonobong Edward Effiong, Regimus Azuka Obi, Samuel Okwuchukwu Ilikannu, Ndudi Dibigo–Ibeaji, Efe Erhinyaye Omoyibo, Adesuwa Queen Aigbokhaode, Chinyelu Ifeoma Emekekwue, Justina Ifeoma Chukwumah, Odion Rosemary Sadoh, Dawn Theresa Ojie, Ugochukwu Josiah Okoli, Kome Ruth Odede, John Emmanuel Antia, Deborah Nwanneka Okonji, Onoriode Amreyah & Brain Avuevuroyesa·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Aim: To evaluate the level of awareness, risk factors, and prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C among antenatal attendees at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, from June to October 2025. Methodology: This hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2248
This narrative review examines oral manifestations of vitamin deficiencies and their relevance to dental practice. Oral manifestations of vitamin deficiencies can be of clinical importance, and in some patients, may precede the diagnosis of systemic disease. Deficiency conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2355
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasing public health problem in Nigeria, and accessible tools for monitoring renal structural change are needed. Ultrasonography is widely available, but sonographic renal cortical thickness (RCT) and renal cortical echogenicity...
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Research Article10.9734/ijanr/2026/v9i1106
Aims: To develop sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)-based dissolving microneedle patches for naltrexone hydrochloride (NTX) and to evaluate the influence of polymer characteristics and drug localisation on formulation performance. Study Design: An experimental formulation study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i4426
Background: Fatty liver disease is an increasingly important liver disorder associated with dietary patterns, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and other lifestyle-related factors. Dietary transitions characterised by increased consumption of refined fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i4456
Background: Uterine smooth-muscle tumours of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) present diagnostic and surveillance challenges, particularly when extensive pelvic involvement coexists with urinary tract obstruction. This report describes a patient with a large pelvic smooth-mu...
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Research Article10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2237