Vitamin D is important for calcium homeostasis and skeletal health, while obesity may influence circulating vitamin D concentrations through altered metabolism and adipose tissue sequestration. This study assessed vitamin D status and selected biochemical markers related to bone...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7875
Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has long been treated as a domain for systemic therapy and palliation alone, with surgery reserved for managing complications rather than for controlling disease. That position has shifted markedly over the past decade. It is now recogn...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7874
Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria hosts one of the largest crude oil reserves in Africa. Decades of oil exploration and production have released a wide range of toxic heavy metals into the environment. While lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and nickel (Ni) have attracted cons...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7872
Background: Thoracic involvement in Behçet’s disease (BD) is uncommon but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, mainly due to vascular complications. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate thoracic manifestations of Behçet’s disease, excluding cardiac involvement, in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7871
Background: Periodontal diseases are associated with dysbiotic biofilms, and adjunctive strategies to chlorhexidine (CHX) are being explored because repeated antiseptic use may be accompanied by undesirable effects. This controlled in vitro study compared 0.12% CHX, Lactobacillus...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7870
The utilisation of digital twins in conjunction with predictive analytics has seen a marked rise in its promotion for applications in personalised patient monitoring, treatment planning and service optimisation. Nevertheless, the extent to which these claims are substantiated by...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i7869
Child undernutrition remains a major public health challenge in many developing countries, including Rwanda, where environmental and climatic factors can adversely affect maternal and child health. This study analyzes the impact of in utero exposure to weather shocks on the nutri...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6866
Diabetes mellitus is associated with significant disturbances in protein metabolism and renal function, contributing to disease progression and complications. This study evaluated the effect of Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) on serum protein profile and renal biomarkers in alloxan-in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6867
Background: Inflammation is a protective physiological response to harmful stimuli, but excessive inflammation can contribute to tissue damage and disease. Conventional anti-inflammatory drugs are effective but may produce adverse effects with prolonged use. Flavonoids from plant...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6865
Background and Aim: Light at night (LAN) and methamphetamine (Meth) are emerging environmental and pharmacological stressors implicated in neuroendocrine and reproductive dysfunction. This study investigated the independent and combined effects of LAN and Meth on reproductive hor...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6863
Natural products remain a cornerstone of drug discovery, providing structurally diverse bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential. Their incorporation into nanomedicine, either as active pharmaceutical ingredients or functional excipients, has expanded rapidly du...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6864
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease affecting populations worldwide, with various treatment approaches. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of atopic dermatitis among children in Bamenda II subdivision and to evaluate the biological activities su...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i5861
Glioblastoma represents the most aggressive form of primary brain tumor and continues to exhibit significant resistance to standard treatment approaches. Emerging environmental contaminants, such as microplastics, have demonstrated the ability to induce oxidative stress and cellu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i5862
Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that may be associated with extra-articular manifestations, including uveitis. Ocular involvement is uncommon in PsA and usually limited to anterior uveitis. Posterior uveitis complicated by s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i5860
Jaures Arnaud Noumedem Kenfack, Liliane Foutse Yimta, Doriane Esther Djeussi, Viviane Tala Sipowo, Synthia Kenne-D, Aimé Gabriel Fankam, Landry Fotsing Silatsa & Pierre Michel Jazet Dongmo·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2026
Background: Oxidative stress and antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections pose major global health challenges, increasing interest in plant-based alternatives. Garcinia mangostana is traditionally used for its bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antibacterial prop...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i5859