This study evaluated the dose-dependent effect of avocado (Persea americana) peel hydroethanolic extract on antioxidant status of heart and kidney tissue homogenates in wistar rats. A total of 60 wistar rats were used and the study period lasted for 42 days. The animals were rand...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46358
Background: Garcinia kola has been used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and its importance in folkloric medicine is eminent. Aim: This study investigated the histological effect of ethanolic extract of G. kola on the testes of male Wistar rats. Materials and Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46524
In this article the pivotal presentations at major conferences for gastro-intestinal cancers have been discussed. This year the presentations on Colon, pancreas and hepatocellular cancers have practice changing potential. For metastatic colorectal cancer, fluoropyramidine plus p...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46063
Background: Anaemia is a condition of public health concern worldwide especially in developing countries. Anaemia falls in the top ten causes of morbidity in Ghana with a nationwide prevalence of about 45%. A rural district (Shai-Osudoku District), close to the capital city in Gh...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46017
Aim: To identify potential targets involved in chronic cough pathophysiology toward discovery and development of new therapeutants. Methodology: This work was carried out on bioactive compounds of selected medicinal plants with reference to known therapeutic agents using computat...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45276
Aims: The present study was aimed at investigating the hepatoprotective and nephroprotective activities of 50% hydroethanolic leave extracts of the Ageratum conyzoides and fractions on carbon tetrachloride - induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Study Design: A total of 30 Sprague Dawl...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45189
Aim: This study was carried out to ascertain whether or not occupational exposure affects the haematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and methaemoglobin levels of municipal solid waste (MSW) collectors. Methodology: A total of 60 male subjects were recruited for this study,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/46187
Aim: To determine the effect of analogy and dimerization of bioactive compounds at the molecular level on the biological functions. Methodology: This work was carried out on a model set of bioactive compounds which consisted of resveratrol, piceatannol, isorhapontigenin, scirpusi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45211
Background: Youths are referred to as people of age group 15 to 24 years, and with significant physiological, psychological and social changes that place their lives at high risk. Risky sexual behaviour is the act of indulging in unprotected sexual intercourse through oral, anal...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45341
Some of the widely used plants for the treatment of eye diseases, especially animals, include Lepidium sativium and Rumex nervosus. Therefore, the phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of the crude extracts of the seeds L. sativium and leaves of R. nervosus were in...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45664
Background: The emergence and spread of resistance related to the irrational use of antibiotics is a major global public health problem. The aim of this study was to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards use of unprescribed drugs among adults in a selected city of Soma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45725
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterised by delusions, disorganised thought and speech, hallucinations, blunted affect and reduced motivation among other clinical manifestations. Antipsychotic medications have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing symptoms...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/40478
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that is associated with insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Its development is directly connected with not only carbohydrate metabolism but also primarily on lipid metabolism. Oral hypoglycemic agents have be...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45396
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents has been found to be common in developing countries where antibiotics are prescribed without indications and sometimes without bacteriological basis. This study evaluated the use of parenteral antibiotics at a general surgical...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45290
Introduction: In recent time, high incidence of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics has increased the focus and demand for medicinal plants. Moringa oleifera is among such herbs with high demand that have served as sources of therapy to both man and animal. Aim: The aim o...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/24700