The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of total methanol leaf-extract of Dialium guineense (Cesalpiniaceae) and its fractions on blood glucose in rat. The fractions of methanol extract were obtained by chromatography Sephadex LH 20 gel, numbered F1 to F5. Experim...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i230154
Aim: To investigate the levels of total aflatoxin (AF) in herbal medicines from selected vendors in South- Eastern Nigeria. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study designed to investigate the levels of aflatoxin (AF) mycotoxin in herbal traditional medicines selected random...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i130152
Background: Cannabis is one of the commonly abused psychoactive substances worldwide. The increasing abuse of this psychoactive substance is recognized as a significant public health problem in many developing countries. A proper assessment of the patterns and trends of cannabis...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i130153
Introduction: Hyperlipidemia is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (CHDs) with treatment ranging from dietary management and the use of antihyperlipidaemic drugs. The desire for anti-hyperlipidaemic drugs with less side effects has led to the screening of medical with ant...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i130151
The scourge of diabetes has led to an increase in the use of complementary and alternative medicine. The lack of regulation and control leads to the indiscriminate use of these herbals, with potential risk to patients. Aim: This study evaluates the lipidaemic and hepatic status o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i130150
Aim: To determine the concentration of Ochratoxin A and Fumonisin B1 mycotoxins in herbal medications available in markets in Ebonyi State. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study designed to determine the levels of Ochratoxin A and Fumonisin B1 mycotoxins in herbal traditi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i130149
Aims: To demonstrate the efficacy of aromatic hydrazide compounds to inhibit growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Study Design: To synthesize tuberculostats and test their antibacterial activity in-vitro. Place and Duration of Study: University of Nebraska, Durham Science Center...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430148
The objective of the present research work is to develop an ideal floating drug delivery system of nizatidine to increase the gastric residence time in stomach. To overcome the short half life and lower bioavailability of drug in tablet form we developed the drug in the form of e...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430146
This study investigated therapeutic effect of ethanol extract of Anthocleista vogelii stem bark (EEAV) in the treatment of jaundice on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in adult wistar rats. A total of 30 wistar rats weighing between 160-200 g were distributed into 6 groups comp...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430145
Oncology is that area of medicine where patients are usually treated intravenously. Researchers are trying to find alternative drug delivery methods of anticancer drugs due to the pain associated with conventional drug delivery methods. Studies estimate that a majority of patient...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430144
Aim: To highlight the functional outcome of surgical management of foot drop in patients with Hansen disease. Case Presentation: We present three cases of foot drop following Hansen’s disease that were managed surgically by Tibialis posterior transfer. The patients had preoperat...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430143
Fast dissolving oral films provide convenient, safe and simple way of drug administration. Moreover they offer improved patient compliance due to straightforward and non-invasive nature. The aim of current research was to develop fast dissolving oral films of alprazolam for treat...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430142
Introduction: Moringa oleifera and related species are commonly used in folk medicine for various human diseases. Aim: The study was undertaken to establish the thrombocytopenic effect of the aqueous leaf extract of moringa oleifera and to find the utilization of platelet paramet...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430141
Background: Microorganisms have evolved defence mechanisms against antimicrobial agents and have become resistant to some antibiotics. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of methanol as well as that of the aqueous and partially purified prote...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430140
Z. Usman, G. H. Yunusa, A. Bello, J. D. Usman, A. Aliu, S. S. Bello, I. M. Ahmad, M. A. Musa, T. Ammani, G. B. Marwan, R. Bello, A. M. Ahmed, U. Abubakar, B. O. Onimisi, H. A. Bunza & A. D. Zagga·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2019
Cephalometry deals with the measurement of the head or radiological specimen of the head. Sella turcica is an important anatomical structure located in the middle cranial fossa, housing the pituitary gland. Various shapes and sizes of the sellae turcica have been reported. Howeve...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v21i430139