A. R. Shivashankara

Biochemical and Haematological Profile in Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) Co-Morbid with Nicotine Dependence Syndrome (NDS)

J. B. Honnamurthy, A. R. Shivashankara, P. John Mathai & M. Malathi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aims: To compare and assess the biochemical and haematological parameters in patients with Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS) co-morbid with Nicotine dependent syndrome (NDS) in comparison to those with only Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS). Study Design: Observational case control...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29038

Cytotoxicity of Various Fractions of Compounds Extracted from Yoyo Bitters on Human Cervical Cancer Cells

A. A. Onyeaghala, I. O. Omotosho & A. R. Shivashankara · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: To investigate cytotoxicity of pure fractions of compounds extracted from yoyo bitters on human cervical cancer cell and to characterize the compounds present in various extracts. Study Design:  Experimental Study. Background:  Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/15913

Chemical Isolation and Characterization of a Popular Detoxifying Herbal Remedy Yoyo Bitters (YYB) Using GC-MS, NMR and FTIR Analysis

A. A. Onyeaghala, I. O. Omotosho & A. R. Shivashankara · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Aim: To identify, isolate and characterize the chemical compounds in a popular herbal product consumed in Nigeria. Study Design:  Experimental study. The use of herbal medicine is a global practice. In Nigeria, a significant percentage of the population rely on herbal medicine to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/15653