Ocimum gratissimum is a medicinal plant that is widely used in the world, and has multiple uses in traditional medicine, including the treatment of epilepsy in children. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute and subacute toxicity of decoction of Ocimum gratissimum...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i9711
Sulymon A. Saka, Eromosele E. Mavis, Nneoma M. Mezu, Ayotunde A. Isiaka, Collins O. Asogwa, Perpetua I. Odafen, Marvelous E. Akhigbe, Nzomiwu C. David & Obiajulum N. Emekolom·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Adequate and safe blood supply has remained a challenge in developing countries, including Nigeria. Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation, saving the lives of many people; hence, studying their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to bloo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i9710
This comprehensive summary provides a detailed look into the regulatory processes for registering medical devices in three major jurisdictions: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Union (EU), and India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Eac...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8709
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have emerged as a contentious topic due to their rising popularity among adolescents and young adults, alongside growing concerns regarding their health implications. This review synthesizes current literature on various dimensions of e-cigare...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8707
Aims: Comprehensively analyze data integrity challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, analyze regulatory observations, and propose mitigation strategies for ensuring compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), particularly for electronic data and computerized s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8708
Kris Azubuike Mmerenini, Janet Nkemjika Nwabiara, Prince Henry Nnadi, Chidiebere Ikechukwu Ikaraoha, Chizaram Winners Ndubueze, Chisom Promise Madu, Nzubechi Bernadette Ike, Charlotte Chinwendu Iwuji, Vivian Ihechikwadorom Njoku & Emelda Ogechi Agu·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Tramadol is a fully synthetic opioid pain reliever or analgesic that works by changing the way the body senses pain. There is, however, insufficient report on the role exerted by tramadol towards causing a depletion in the serum antioxidant enzymes— superoxide dismutase (SOD), ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8706
Sclerocarya birrea (S. birrea) is a medicinal plant of the Anacardiaceae family used to treat various diseases, including high blood pressure. The plant has many biological activities, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive effects. This study aimed to de...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8704
Background: This research delves into the comprehensive evaluation of AD 0.5 ml syringes, crucial components in medical procedures. These syringes fall into the category of class IIa according to EUMDR and are classified as class II by USFDA. The focus is on assessing their compl...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i8705
Background: Adoption of appropriate HIV testing algorithm is essential for quality HIV diagnostic results. Whether rapid enzyme immunoassay (rEIA) or combination of rapid enzyme immunoassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (rEIA-ELISA) alternative confirmatory algorithm is e...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7703
Ensuring the safety and compliance of syringes is crucial in the medical device industry to mitigate risks and uphold quality standards. This research paper examines effective risk management strategies for syringe manufacturers, grounded in the principles outlined in ISO 14971....
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7702
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia or increased blood glucose levels with disturbances in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from absolute or relative lack of insulin secretion. The Siddha system of me...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7701
Evaristus Jideofor Ugboma, Victor Chikaodiri Amaechi, Onyeka Milicent Asumah, Olisaeloka Ivy Okoye, Chimaobi Jude Nwiyi, Ezekiel Izudike Odimgbe & Chukwuemeka Chidindu Njoku·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Pharmacists have a vital function in the healthcare system, acting as intermediaries between patients and the intricate realm of pharmaceutical administration. Pharmacists have a range of tasks that go beyond simply giving out prescriptions. These include providing gu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7700
Infections, the most frequent outcomes and the leading cause of death in burn patients, reproduce in milieux generated by burn lesions, Severely burned patient’s immunity is weakened, thus systemic infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections are likely to develop. N...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7699
Daniel Gyamfi, Julius Caesar Mahama, Ahmed S.B.I Fawzy, Alfred Gyimah, Faridu Abdul-Wadudu, Nobert Mantu Kipo, Bright Arhin, Bless Hayford Addo, Simon Nyarko & Comfort Wetani Aseyuure·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
In Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, approximately 35% of antimalarial drugs are of substandard quality. Counterfeit and substandard medications constitute 10% of the global pharmaceutical trade. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends artemether-lumefantrine (AL) as...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i7698
As the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry embraces digital transformation, innovative technologies are being adopted to improve risk management and regulatory compliance. The present study investigates the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i6697