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Exploring Hemophilic Pseudotumors: A Comprehensive Case Series

Anshul Tomar, Sunita Aggarwal, Ranvijay Singh, Soumia M & Anchit Aggarwal · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: This case series investigates four hemophilic pseudotumors, which are rare but significant complications of hemophilia. All patients presented with localized swelling and pain, with imaging revealing mass-like lesions that mimicked tumors. Treatment involved a combi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i111112

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Analytics: From Diagnosis to Treatment Optimization

Tushar Khinvasara, Kimberly Morton Cuthrell & Nikolaos Tzenios · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare analytics has brought about a transformation in the medical field of diagnosis and treatment optimization. AI technologies have unmatched abilities in processing substantial amounts of medical data and extracting valuable insi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i81066

Reasons Why Students Study Medicine: Views of Students at Delta State University Abraka, South-South Nigeria

Nwagu Marcellinus Uchechukwu, Awunor Nyemike Simeon, Borke Moghene Emona & Ikusemoro Augustina Isioma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Background: The demand to study medicine in Nigeria is very high thereby putting lots of pressure to the University authorities because of inadequate space and provision to accommodate the large number of applicants. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the factors m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29847

A Novel Catalytic Synthesis of Flavones under Autoclave Conditions and Comparative Study of Anti-cancer Activity

K Rajeshbabu, S Pushpalatha, B Ramakrishna & V Madhavarao · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Novel, less toxic, more effective catalysts were used to synthesize various flavones under auto clave conditions. Substituted o- hydroxyl acetophenones and benzaldehydes were reacted in-presence of 2, 4, 6-trimethylpyridine, a pinch of TiCl4 and yielded chalcones. Equimolar ratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/15884

HPTLC Densitogram Profile of Aqueous Distillate (Arka) from Roots of Boerhaavia diffusa

Pooja, V Lal & A Verma · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

The aqueous distillate (arka) of Boerhaavia diffusa was prepared and investigated qualitatively for TLC. The following work constitutes the enrichment of constituents present in the aqueous distillate (arka) by partition technique using various solvents such as toluene and ethyl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/19399

In vitro Efficacies of Some Nigerian Medicinal Plant Extracts against Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. ochraceus

Yemisi Jeff-Agboola & Anthony Onifade · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

The aim of this work was to find an alternative to chemical fungicides currently used in the control and prevention of activities of toxigenic Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. ochraceus in food and feed. The antifungal activity of extracts of five medicinal plants used in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/20390

Molecular Mechanisms of the Modulatory Effect of Vitamin E on Tacrolimus (FK506)-Induced Renal Injury in Rats

Hassan Afify, Abdel-Aziz Abdel-Aziz, Mahmoud El-Din, Amany Balah & El-Sayed Akool · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the possible modulatory effect of vitamine E on tacrolimus (FK506)-induced renal injury in rats. Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats (6 animals in each group) were used in this study. The first group (Control) received normal saline intr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/21684

Effects of Ethanol Extract of Unripe Annona muricata (l.) Fruits on the Haematological and Histopathological Parameters in Swiss Albino Rats Infected with Salmonella typhi

Olajide Faleye & Ebenezer Dada · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Background: In addition to the problems of resistance to commonly used antibiotics, toxicity depicts the state of adverse effects caused by the interaction of toxicants with cells. Similarly, blood components are exposed to significant concentrations of toxic compounds as they fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/19971

Evaluation of the Physicochemical and in vitro Dissolution Properties of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet Brands Marketed in Five Cities in Ghana

Akwasi Sougi, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Noble Kuntworbe, Samuel Kipo & Mariam Boakye-Gyasi · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Aim: A comparative evaluation of the physicochemical and in vitro dissolution properties of metformin hydrochloride tablet brands sampled in five cities in Ghana was undertaken to assess their pharmaceutical equivalence. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmaceutics, K...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/21862

Melatonin Improves Metabolic Abnormalities Induced by HAART in Mice

J Borges, T Jr, L Ciupa, M Jr & A Pupulin · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Aims: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) is associated with metabolic complications. An unexpected extension of functional implications of melatonin, the neuro-hormone synthetized during the night, has been reported on the development of type 2 diabetes, sleep disturban...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/29474

Anti-inflammatory Effects and Acute Toxicity of Methanol Stem Bark Extract of Morus mesozygia Stapf.

Kudirat Oshiomah, Oyinlade Odujoko & Abayomi Ajayi · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Aim: Morus mesozygia is a specie of the Morus family in Africa that is traditionally used for the treatment of rheumatism. Until this moment, there is no available literature on the scientific evidence of the in vivo anti-inflammatory effects. The aim is to determine the safety o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/28746

Formulation Development and Optimization of Ibuprofen Poloxamer Melt Granules Using Hydrophilic Excipients

Bhavin Gajera, Rohit Dugar & Rutesh Dave · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

The focus of this research work was to develop a melt granulation technique to enhance solubility, dissolution rate and associated flowability concerns of Ibuprofen. Hydrophilic excipients like xylitol and lactose anhydrous were added to the binary mixture of conventional low mel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/29048

Endothelin-1 (1-31) Causes the Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells through Endothelin ETA Receptor

Yoji Kyotani, Jing Zhao, Kentaro Ozawa, Takahiko Nakagawa, Francesco Bolstad & Masanori Yoshizumi · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is predominantly expressed in endothelial cells to modulate physiological actions, such as vasoconstriction and cell proliferation. It acts as an autocrine and paracrine factor, and has been reported to be found in increased levels in the blood of patients wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/29824

HPLC, Densitometric and Visible-Spectrophotometric Determination of Triclabendazole and Ivermectin

Sawsan Razeq, Asmaa El-Demerdash & Hoda El-Sanabary · British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2016

Two methods were developed for simultaneous determination of triclabendazole and ivermectin, in addition to a Vis-spectrophotometric method for the analysis of ivermectin only. The first one was HPLC method in which efficient separation of two drugs was achieved on a C18 column w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bjpr/2016/29196