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An Assessment of Hepatoprotective Activity of Citrullus Lanatus in CCL4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats with Safety Profile Analysis

Masruk Alam, Tasnimur Rahman Khan, Kazi Sakib, Misuk Chandra Ray, Souvik Kumar Mandal, Tasnia Rahman, Tamanna Shahrin Tonny, Sara Rahmat, Amrin Yeasin Proma & Rafat Tashin · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Humans have been discovering and incorporating medicinal plants, also known as medicinal herbs, into conventional medical processes since the beginning of time. The researchers investigated the effect of Citrullus lanatus extract on lipid profiles in rats. Throughout the treatmen...

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An Assessment of Hepato-Protective Activity of Psidium guajava Fruit Extract against Hepatic Injured Rodent Model

Md. Abdullah Hil Baky Rupak, F. M. Sharifuzzaman Shohan, Juliana Aditi Baroi, Md. Rahmat Ullah, Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury, Bornila Mehjabin, Puja Bhowmik, Nur-Neasha Dolon & Rafat Tashin · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Herbal remedies are the art or practice of using herbs and herbal medicines to maintain health and prevent, treat, or cure sickness. The lipid profiles of Psidium guajava extract were studied in rats. In the case of Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) and serum glutamic-ox...

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Perception, Knowledge and Challenges of the Use of Traditional Medicine among Residents of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Dombin Tyem Dinfa, Ehoche John Owunebe, Ameh George, Ameh Christopher Ochigbo, Rabo Clifford Naannoe, Okeke Arinze Anthony, Ocheni Peter Ojochenemi, Razaq Bitrus Mai, Ahmad Dalhatu Muhammad & Oteh Peter Igoche · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Aim: To determine the knowledge, perception and challenges associated with the use of traditional medicine among the residents of Jos south Local Government Area of Plateau state, Nigeria Study Design: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted using a systematic rando...

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Patient Safety in Nigerian Health Care Facilities: A Review

Kenneth, Karadobii Queen, Onuoha, Uchechi Stanislaus & Dimkpa, Barinem Mary · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Background: Patient safety has been regarded as the basic structure which enhances the reduction of risk and adverse effects in health care. However, in various healthcare systems, guaranteeing patient safety is a challenging problem. The Nigerian health system presents patient s...

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The Role of Immediate Fluid Resuscitation in Managing Patients of Sepsis in Critical Care Setting: A Literature Review

Amira Saleh Elmaghawry Elmoghazy · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Among the various critical care patients admitted to an ICU or CCU, several patients develop sepsis during their stay at the hospital. In another common scenario, it is also a very normal fact for patients to be brought to the hospital when they are suffering from sepsis. Sepsis...

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Readiness and Willingness to Provide Immunization Services: A Survey of Community Pharmacists in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ebuka Samuel Boniface, Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie, Samuel Chijioke Ofili, Jude Ebuka Ogbonna, Somtochukwu Maria-regina Nwajiobi, Victor Chikaodiri Amaechi, Livinus Ekene Ogbu, Ejiofor Michael Ugwuanyi, Christian Chiagozie Ohama, Arinze Anthony Okeke & Samson Chukwumaijem Christian · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Background: A significant goal of the World Health Organization is the global control of certain infectious diseases. Immunization is vital in the prevention of infection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Low immunization coverage has led to a low rate of vaccination. Thus, the...

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The Importance of Percutaneous Tracheostomy in Critical Care for Improving Patient Prognosis

Amira Saleh Elmaghawry Elmoghazy · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Tracheostomy is considered to be a life-saving procedure in the field of medicine. Although its importance was vague before, new studies and research work are proving it to be indeed a life-saving, worthy procedure. Tracheostomy is a very ancient procedure that was used from arou...

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Characteristics of Non-Urgent Cases in the Emergency Department vs Primary Care

Khalid Abdulaziz Alsunidi, Ahmed Hadi Khurmi, Abdullah Ali Alsharif & Salman Ali Alaliwi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

This research was done in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Primary healthcare facilities and emergency department with the same catchment region. To outline the patients who use unscheduled services in primary healthcare and those who go to an emergency department for treatment of non-ur...

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Conducting Tracheostomies under Local Anesthesia in the Emergency Room: An Analytical Literature Review

Khaled Mohamed Mohsen · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Tracheostomy continues to be a lifesaving technique that is frequently performed in many emergency settings. It has been believed to help people with mechanical ventilation, and respiratory failure, and for clearing secretions rapidly where they could not otherwise be cleared due...

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Outpatients’ Satisfaction with Pharmacists’ Medication Counselling in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Samuel C. Ofili, Ifeoma Joy Onuzulike, Samuel C. Okenwa, Chika A. Ekweozor, Chidera L. Iyi, Princess Chidiebube Uwaezuoke, Somtochukwu Maria-regina Nwajiobi, Livinus Ogbu Ekene, Jude Edozie Ezemba, Ejiofor Michael Ugwuanyi, Jude Ebuka Ogbonna, Samuel Ebuka Boniface & Jude Onyebuchi Attah · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Background and Objective: Medication counselling is an integral part of pharmacy practice both in hospitals and community settings. Effective medication counselling contributes largely to patient’s adherence to medications, which in turn improves their satisfaction and health out...

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A Cohort Study and an Audit Project on Vitamin D Prescribing Practices for Children in Pediatric Clinics at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan

Sallam Alrosan, Basil Aldiabat, Rola Khlifat, Suha Alhourani, Areej Alholi, Ruba Al-Dwairi, Reem Ghabayen, Raneem Naser, Zaid Al-Rabadi, Rami Al-Mjali, Mohammad Daradkeh, Mohammad Abu-Jeyyab & Mohammad Al Mse'adeen · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Background: Vitamin D is required for skeletal development and bone health. A severe deficit can cause rickets and osteomalacia among children and adults respectively. There are few dietary sources of vitamin D. Various recommedations states that all infants and young children ag...

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Web based Cross-sectional Study

Tasnim Mahmud, Wasima Mostary, Tarim Mahmood, Sumaiya Tasnia Khan & Imrana Rahman · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Objective: This study aims to evaluate and design a reliable and valid knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey on dengue that is suitable for the residents of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire to collect...

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Use of Ketamine for Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department Compared to Alternatives: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Majed Alawe Alotaibi, Auday A. Alkhunaizi, Khalid Abdulaziz Alsunidy, Shatha Yahya Alothaimeen & Saud Hassan Shuraym · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

To carry out painful treatments in the ED successfully, procedural sedation is required. The two most widely utilised drugs are ketamine and benzodiazepines/opioids, with ketamine offering sufficient analgesia and maintaining airway muscle tone. While benzodiazepines and opioids...

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Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice amongst Mothers with Children below Six Months of Age in Dayah IDP Camp Mogadishu, Somalia

Amal Hussein Abdulle, Mbaruk Abdalle Suleiman & John Gachuki Kariuki · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Aims: The goal of this study was to look into the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding among mothers with children under the age of six months in Dayah IDP Camp in Mogadishu, Somalia. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. Methodology: The...

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Nutritional Status of Obese Hypertensive Individuals Attending Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State

Peter Malachy Babangida, Ofili Charles, Esegbue Peters & Nwose Ezekiel Uba · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Background: Adults and older people are more likely to have obesity-related hypertension which pose a double risk for cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, asessment of adults and older people's nutritional status has become an important issue due to a rise in ageing globally. Obje...

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