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Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2394-1111

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Anti-fertility Effects of Ethanol Extract of Salacia lehmbachii Root Bark in Albino Rats

Grace A. Essiet, Augustine D. Essien, Francis V. Udoh & Akanimo Essiet · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aim: With the reported impairment of male fertility by herbal remedies in the literature, ethanol extract of the root bark of Salacia lehmbachii, a commonly used remedy by locals for febrile illnesses, was studied to evaluate its effect on the fertilization potential of sperm cel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26576

A Comparative Study of the Ameliorative Effects of Skimmed Milk and Tuna Fish in the Dietary Management of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Induced Osteoporotic Female Wistar Rats

H. K. Okafor, A. I. Odugbemi & S. E. Omogo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Objective: This investigation was carried out to compare the moderating effects of skimmed milk and whole dried Tuna fish in osteoporotic female rats. Methods: Sixty female albino Wistar rats were divided into two main groups. The first group (ten rats) fed basal diet and was mai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24382

Antibacterial Susceptibility of Heavy Metals Tolerant Bacteria Isolated from NILEST Tannery Effluent

J. O. Oko, M. Umar, D. E. Akafyi & M. Abdullahi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: The emergence of multiple antibiotics resistance among bacterial population poses a potential threat to human health. The co-existence of metal/antibiotic resistance in bacterial strains suggests the role of heavy metals as a factor which can also contribute to drug r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26580

Time-Kill Effect of Crude Extracts of Garcinia kola Seeds on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the Anterior Nares of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

C. C. Egwuatu, T. O. Egwuatu, A. A. Iwuafor, C. N. Akujobi, A. U. Nnachi, I. N. Aghanya, F. T. Ogunsola & O. O. Oduyebo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the time-kill effects of crude methanol and aqueous extracts of Garcinia kola (Bitter kola) against isolates of Staphylococcus aureus obtained from the anterior nares of healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Study Design: This was a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/27005

In vivo Evaluation of Analgesic Activities of Phyllanthus niruri Leaf Methanol Extract in Experimental Animal Models

A. O. Sijuade · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Introduction: Phyllanthus niruri is a highly valued plant, commonly distributed in many countries of the tropics and subtropics. It has a wide range of uses as traditional medicine in many countries. However, this study was designed to evaluate the analgesic activity of the metha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26826

Comparison of Duct Tape with Adhesive Cyanoacrylate versus Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Palmoplantar Warts

Mohammed Saleh Al-Dhubaibi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Warts are common benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Common therapies for warts include destruction (electrodesiccation, cryotherapy, salicylic acid, laser, etc.), topical immunotherapy and occlusion. Objective: To evaluate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26367

Antioxidants and Antimicrobial- Activities of Methanol Leaf Extract of Senna occidentalis

Ndarubu A. Tsado, Bashir Lawal, Gwadabe N. Kontagora, Balarabe M. Muhammad, Makama A. Yahaya, Jiya A. Gboke, Umar A. Muhammad & Muhammad K. Hassan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Oxidative stress and infectious disease have always been considered as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. Free radicals damage other molecules by extracting electrons from them in order to attain stability. The side effects associated with commonly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25655

Histochemical Evaluation of Some of the Effects of Annona muricata Leaf Extract on Dermatophytosis in Wistar Rats: A Pilot Study

Ojuolape Samsudeen Gbenga, Muhammed Abdurrasheed Ola, Ajayi Ayooye Samuel & Afodun Moyosore Adam · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the antifungal activity of the aqueous leaf extract of Annona muricata (A. muricata), and to analyze its effects on growth and morphology of Trichonphyton rubrum (T. rubrum) and Epidermophyton flocossum (E. flocossum) strains respec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26247

Essential Drugs Revolving Fund Scheme in Nigeria; from the Edge of a Precipice towards Sustainability

Brian O. Ogbonna & Charles N. Nwako · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Efficient and effective preventive and curative health care relies predominantly on the availability of essential drugs. Essential drug supply in most African countries is characterized by”. The cycle of terror”, which lead to decapitalization and lack of sustainability of essent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25950

Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens of a Tertiary Hospital in 2014

Maefael Dianne M. Garcia, Ina Loiuse P. Norre, Amel Myrnel N. Gicana, Rogelio Rr Tariman & Kristine B. Rigby · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae have become widespread among hospitals and even in the community. Such phenomenon poses a therapeutic dilemma against certain antimicrobial drugs that limit therapeutic options. This study was conducted to evaluate the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24668