Citrullus lanatus thumb (Cucurbitaceae) commonly called watermelon is widely consumed in this part of the world as food and medicine. This study was carried out to examine the effect of methanolic extract of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) rind on prednisolone suppressed immunity...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i230217
Background: Moringa oleifera and Gongronema latifolium have many nutritional values that contain bioactive components such as alkaloids, saponin, tannin, steroids and terpenoids, as antimicrobials. Objective: The general purpose of this study was to evaluate the minim...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130216
Rosely Valéria Rodrigues, Antônio Carlos Oliveira, Christopher Harrison Salomão Andrade, Israel Carlos Cavalcanti De Lima, Vitor Marcelo Frez Marques, Wilyan Dias Cosmo De Oliveira & Wudson Henrique Alves De Araújo·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2021
Aims: To investigate the prevalence of common mental disorders among medical students at the Federal University of Rondônia Foundation. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Federal University of Rondônia Foundation (UNIR), in O...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130215
The study was carried out to determine the antiplasmodial activity of seed oil of Moringa oleifera extracted using n-hexane solvent. Acute toxicity test was carried out on twelve albino mice grouped into 3 according to seed oil concentrations (250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg respectively...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130214
Background: Acetaminophen (APAP, paracetamol) is the most frequently used over-the counter analgesic and antipyretic drug. Conversely, its overdose leads to both liver and kidney damage. Several scientific reports have focused majorly on protective effects of medicinal plants on...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130213
Introduction: Punica granatum is a plant used in traditional and alternative medicine for the management of several diseases. Objective: The objective of the present work is to compare the phytochemical characteristics and the antioxidant properties of extracts of leaves powders...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130212
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the choroidal thickness between patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and healthy controls. Study Design: Prospective case-control study. Methodology: This cross sectional case control study consisted of 52 patients with AR and 52 healthy s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1230206
The investigation into soil bacteria has been widely studied and becoming increasingly appreciated as an exceptional reservoir of unique naturally occurring biologically active metabolites with pharmaceutical applications. This article aimed to isolate, identify and biochemically...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1230207
Introduction: Lead (Pb) is a transition metal and a known male reproductive toxicant that induces its effects mainly through oxidative stress. This study investigated the effects of L-Citrulline (Cit) supplement on reproductive functions and antioxidant activities in Lead acetate...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1230208
Arsenic is an environmental chemical of toxicological concern today since it is a human genotoxin and chronic exposure is associated with development of cancers, including skin. Inorganic arsenate is metabolically reduced to arsenite by glutathione (GSH) prior to methylation. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1230211
Background: Recently, many drugs have been developed and used for the treatment of hepatic and renal diseases. Nutmeg apart from being utilized as kitchen spices in Nigeria has also been used for healing and medicinal purposes. Aims: In the present study, nutmeg supplement was ev...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130200
Background: Child abuse occurs very frequently in Nigeria with approximately 6 out of every 10 children experiencing some form of violence. An estimate of 1 in every 4 girls and 1 in every 10 boys have undergone some form of sexual violence. Unfortunately this human violation oft...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130201
Maria Vasilieva, Irina Vasilieva, Ilie Vasiliev, Stanislav Groppa, Gh. Ghidirim, Mircea Bețiu, Valentina Diug, Nicolae Bacinschi, Eugen Diug, Olga Tagadiuc, Pavel and Tanea Globa, Ninel Revenco, Gheorghe Plăcintă, Lorina Vudu, Jana Bernic, Gheorghe Caradja, Lilian and Elena Globa, Serghei Ignatenco, Ludmila Serbenco, Andrei Cealan, Mirta D'Ambra & Oleg Tarabrin·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Background: In the current proposal, we used the intralipid in standard therapy against COVID / 19 as an energy carrier for parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients. In patients receiving intralipid, there was an accelerated recovery of the lungs, a decrease in markers of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130202
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the levels of some heavy metals, namely Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pd), and Iron (Fe) in waste scavengers in port-Harcourt, Nigeria Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130203
Introduction: During the past few decades, health related quality of life has been considered as an important predictor for positive health outcomes. Health-related quality of life assessment helps in determining the impact of disease on the everyday life of patients. Chronic kid...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130204