Background: Diarrhea during pregnancy poses significant maternal and fetal risks, particularly when associated with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Aim: This study investigates the effects of loperamide on castor oil-induced diarrhea in pregnant Wistar rats and evaluates i...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4751
Malaria is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Malaria infection especially in pregnancy is a public health concern, with emphasis on the risk involved for the mother as well as the fetus. Knowledge, attitude and use of insecticide trea...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2272
Background: Inflammation is a protective physiological response to harmful stimuli, but excessive inflammation can contribute to tissue damage and disease. Conventional anti-inflammatory drugs are effective but may produce adverse effects with prolonged use. Flavonoids from plant...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i6865
Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Ani Celestine Okafor, Okeke Pearl Adaobi, Uzoigwe Jide Uzowulu, Ndu, Chidiebere Kingsley, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima & Chinedu Happiness Uzoagulu·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2026
Background: Medicinal plants are used in many countries as an alternative to synthetic drugs. Scientists are now paying attention towards herbal extracts to act as microbial agents due to the rise in bacterial resistance to antibiotics, which has increasingly led to world health...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i41348
This study investigated the effects of Musa acuminata Cavendish and Allium sativum aqueous extracts, both individually and in combination, on streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in Wistar rat. A total of thirty (30) male Wistar rats were used in this study and were divided int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1129
Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, physical activity, diet, and sleep are important indicators of cardiovascular health among university students. This study evaluated cardiovascular indices and lifestyle patterns among female medical and non-medical students at t...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2026/v15i3556
High dietary salt intake has been associated with alterations in lipid metabolism and increased cardiovascular risk. This study evaluated the effects of omega-3 fatty acids and quercetin supplementation on lipid profile and atherogenic indices in a high-salt-fed Wistar rat model....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41139
Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Agu Francis Uchenna, Egharevba Jovita, Ani Celestine Okafor, Ejim Nnamdi Ferdinand, Nnachi Ifenna Salvator, Agbor Joseph Ikenna & Nweke Luke Maduka·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Inflammation is a protective biological response to harmful stimuli but may cause tissue damage when excessive or prolonged. Carrageenan-induced inflammation is a widely used experimental model for studying anti-inflammatory agents. Plant-based resveratrol, a natural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2478