Syzygium aromaticum is a flowering plant whose dried flower buds (cloves) are widely used as a spice. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the modulatory potentials of aqueous extract of clove on oxidative stress and glycaemic indices of alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Methodol...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11095
Background and Aims: The seeds of Dennettia tripetala are traditionally consumed for their peppery and spicy taste, to reduce excess saliva, as well as for treating catarrh, cough, fever and rheumatism. This study was aimed at evaluating the nutritional and phytochemical composit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11094
Hypertension remains the leading modifiable contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet blood pressure control rates remain suboptimal despite effective pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions. In parallel, oral diseases—particularly gingivitis and pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11093
Aim: Hypertension is a major public health problem in West Africa. Plants of the Loranthaceae family, particularly Phragmanthera capitata and Tapinanthus bangwensis, are commonly used to treat this condition, but their bioactive properties remain poorly documented. This study aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11091
Viral myositis is a transient inflammatory muscle disorder commonly affecting school-aged children following viral infections, particularly influenza, and is often under diagnosed. It typically presents with acute onset muscle pain, calf tenderness, and difficulty in ambulation,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11092
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major metabolic disorder frequently associated with abnormalities in other endocrine systems, particularly the thyroid gland. Thyroid dysfunction may adversely affect glycemic control, lipid metabolism, and cardiovascular risk, yet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11089
Nicotiana tabacum (Tobacco) has been in use for several years among the human race all over the world, It has been reported to be responsible for more deaths than any other herb globally. Tobacco is used in difference ways but cigarettes constitute the largest share of the manufa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11088
This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanol extracts of Beta vulgaris, complemented by in silico molecular docking studies. Phytochemical screening revealed significant levels of tannins (67.02 ppm), flavonoids (67....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11087
Background: This study examined how the duration of occupational lead exposure affects haemoglobin levels and concentrations of key trace elements, zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and iron (Fe) and non-enzymatic antioxidants (vitamin C and uric acid) in Nigerian male auto painters and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11086
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) continues to be a major global health challenge, particularly when associated with misuse or overdose of multi-component pharmaceutical preparations. Reality Extra, a widely used analgesic–anti-inflammatory combination drug containing paracetamol,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11085