Background: Use of herbal medicines is common among patients with type 2 diabetes in Kenya. Studies on patient-reported efficacy and safety of these medicines are lacking. Aims: To determine and compare satisfaction with safety and efficacy of medicines among patients with type 2...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i1742
The present study aimed to evaluate of the anti-malarial activity of Garcinia kola (bitter kola) nut and leaf ethanolic extracts in Treatment of Plasmodium berghei-infected Mice. The two plant parts were collected from its natural breeding site and were processed in the laborator...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12741
The misuse of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been linked to a broad spectrum of adverse effects, ranging from mild symptoms like acne and gynecomastia to severe health risks, including cardiovascular complications. However, establishing causality for these outcomes is hin...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12740
Obesity is a significant health issue defined by the excessive accumulation of fat that poses serious health risks. A Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 24 is categorised as overweight, while a BMI over 30 is considered obese. Obesity is a major contributor to various chronic diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12738
Tropical countries worldwide are frequently subjected to high levels of sunlight year-round. This leads to concerns about potential harmful effects, including skin damage resulting from oxidative stress caused by free radicals due to prolonged sun exposure. This results in extrin...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12739
Annona muricata, a tropical fruit known for its medicinal properties, has been investigated for its potential cardioprotective effects, particularly in treating acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a critical condition caused by blocked coronary arteries. This study investigates pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12737
Usiobeigbe O.S., Iyevhobu, K.O., Obohwemu K.O., Omolumen L.E., Idehen I.C., Asibor E., Udoaka, A., Adeji A.J., Ikede R.E., Omoviye O.E., Lagundoye S.B., Echekwube M.E. & Isiaka S.T.·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Herbal treatments have been used for ages, across many countries and traditions to maintain health and treat diseases. Herbal medicines are sometimes seen as all-natural substitutes for traditional drugs, providing a possible means of advancing health and fitness. Inv...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12736
Objective: Given the rising interest in plant-based therapies for chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis, this study aimed to explore the potential of Erlangea tomentosa, a plant known for its medicinal properties, as an anti-arthritic agent Methodology: The plant extract w...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12735
Background: Parsonsia straminea a member of the Apocynaceae family with ancestral record from Australia especially at the tropical region of New South Wales and Queensland has been scientifically been proven for its anti-seizure, anti-narcoleptic potentials, and traditionally us...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12733
Background: The global prevalence of intra-familial child sexual abuse (IF CSA) is uncertain because only a fraction of the incidence is ever reported. This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of IF CSA among adolescents in Rivers State, Nigeria. Methods: This c...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12734
Introduction: Medicinal plants have long been an essential part of healthcare in many cultures with a variety of bioactive chemicals that contribute to different pharmacological effects. Crude medicines, which are frequently utilized in their natural state to treat a variety of a...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12731
Aims: SARS-Cov-2 is an RNA virus from the coronavirus family. Most people affected by this new coronavirus have mild illnesses and recover from them. However, the infection can progress to a serious form which can lead to the death of the patient. Study Design: The objective of o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12732
Background: Toxicity is defined as the degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals. In reality, every entity that makes substances is undoubtedly labelled poisonous except it is quantified to make safety certain for therapeutic purposes. Herbal medicines are generally...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12730
Recent years have seen an unparalleled exploration of novel technological developments for the betterment of the healthcare industry and have profoundly changed how medical professionals approach the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of health disorders. Techno...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12729
Drug repurposing has emerged as a promising strategy in the rapid development of effective therapeutics for COVID-19. This approach leverages existing medications, previously approved for other indications, to target the pathophysiological mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Seve...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12728