Taha A. Kumosani, Khadijah Saeed Balamash, Hanaa Ghashlan, Youssri Ahmed Mohamed, Othman A. S. Baothman, Mustafa Zeyadi, Soonham Sami Yaghmoor, Areej H. Alyahiby, Rana R. AL-Rasheed, Wafa Y. Alturkistani, Tahani M. Alghamdi, Maryam H. AL-Zahrani & Said Salama Moselhy·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2017
Background: Marine microorganisms such as algae were identified a rich sources of biologically active compounds. This study was designed to explore the in vitro antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti proliferative activities of different algae [Gracilaria dendroides (GD), Dictyota...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/38089
Supernumerary nostril is a rare congenital nasal deformity that contains additional nostril. We encountered a patient with isolated supernumerary nostril and presented our findings and surgical technique.
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31887
Objective: Phenobarbital, phenytoin and Benzodiazepins are the most common treatments for resistant neonatal seizure [1]. Drug of choice in the treatment of neonatal seizure should be more effective and have fewer side effects. This study examines the effect of Levetriacetam (LEV...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33922
Background: Self-medication with antibiotics has been reported among university students in many countries, but no study has been conducted on this issue in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and behaviours of university students...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31848
Aripiprazole, a known second generation anti-psychotic drug has been implicated to possess an anti-inflammatory potential, but yet not scientific adequately explored. This study investigated the role of aripiprazole in the resolution of acute peripheral inflammation in male wista...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/32601
Aims: The search for plant-based treatments against atopic dermatitis (AD), a relapsing dermatological condition with high prevalence in tropical regions, has always been attracting special attention. Among many folk remedies for AD, Oroxylum indicum Linn (Bignoniaceae) is a comm...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34325
Aims: Allium sativum (Garlic) possesses antioxidant principles and is consumed widely as a nutritional agent and for medicinal purposes. This work investigated the effects of aqueous Garlic bulb extract on alloxan-induced plasma elevations of hepatic enzymes and renal biochemical...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34909
Aims: The development of new beneficial agents is one of the crucial aims in medicinal chemistry. Isatin is considered as a vital class of bioactive compounds exhibiting different biological activities. A series of nine new Semicarbazone (12a-i) and six new Thiosemicarbazone (14a...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/35243
Tenofovir (TDF), used in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is an effective therapy for HIV infection. However, prolonged use of this drug is limited by a life threatening nephrotoxicity. Phoenix reclinata is a common palm species native to tropical Africa and is commo...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34247
Objectives: The design of effective and safe novel drug delivery systems has become an integral part for the development and formulating of new medicines. So, research continuously keeps on searching for new ways to deliver drugs over a long period of time or for a well-controlle...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34305
Metformin Hydrochloride has characteristic nature of lump formation and determination of particle size with reproducible result is difficult and particle size determination method is not reported in literature. Hence novel rugged and reproducible method has been developed for the...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33911
Background: To make reimbursement decisions for orphan medicines the regulators need robust evidences for their efficacy and safety provided by systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orphan medicines included...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34031
Aims: To evaluate whether the co-administration of benzodiazepines (BDZ) and selective serotonin and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI/SNRI) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of abstinence symptoms in the newborns. Methods: Twenty six neonates...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34620
Background: Annually, a large number of students tend to study pharmacy. Students enthusiastically begin their studies; however, they lose their tendency over time. This study addresses motives and effective factors on pharmacy major selection as well as factors which discourage...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/31530
Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the cell viability and cytotoxicity of various endocytosis and efflux inhibitors which can be used to determine transport and uptake mechanisms in the BeWo (b30 clone) human placental trophoblast cell line. Ethanol and dimethylsulf...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/34606