Dissotis thollonii is widely used in Cameroon for the treatment of typhoid fever, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, kidney diseases, pregnancy control and sinusitis. However there is lack of experimental data on its possible toxicity. The aim was to investigate acute and...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/39412
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has greatly decreased the mortality and morbidity of children living with HIV by reducing the viral load, increase CD4 count thus improving the health of HIV clients. This study seeks to assess the impact of ART on CD4+ Cell Count, weight...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26088
Ngoe Samuel Bakia, Chetcha Bernard Chenmagni, Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy, Estella Achick Tembe-Fokunang, Mbappe Herguel Epoh & Charles Fokunang·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2026
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) requires lifelong management and monitoring, yet in Cameroon, many adults seek care only during crisis, driving hospitalizations and healthcare costs. This study examined whether adults with sickle cell anemia (SCA) attending ≥3 routine follo...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i37824
Introduction: Substandard, falsified, unlicensed, and unregistered medicines pose a significant threat to public health, particularly in West and Central Africa, where weak regulatory frameworks and informal pharmaceutical markets facilitate their widespread distribution. This sy...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i65859
Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract that results from an imbalance between protective and aggressive factors of the gastric mucosa. Many synthetic drugs are used for the treatment of this disease, but they are costly and exhibit limited effic...
Medicinal plants play an important role in the management of several diseases and have become widespread. However, people use plant species without considering the toxicity they may present. In a previous study, the hydroethanolic leaf extract of D edulis showed a very good anti-...
Background: Despite growing evidence that exogenous factors such as environmental conditions, influence the clinical severity of sickle cell anemia, their impact remain poorly understood in Cameroon. This study explores clinical clusters of sickle cell anemia and their associatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i7805
Bacterial infections by Salmonella remain a real public health threat causing each year, more than 1.2 million deaths worldwide. The treatment by antibiotics is usually compromised due to the emergence of multi-resistant strains, supply chain problems and the high cost of medicin...
Roger Zintchem, Gaëtan Olivier Fankem, Joseph Ngakou Mukam, Antoine Kada Sanda, Estella Tembe Fokunang, Borgia Njinkio, Paul Aimé Noubissi, Pascal Sonna, Charles Fokunang & René Kamgang·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2023
Mallotus oppositifolium. Müll. Arg (Euphorbiaceae) is commonly used in the Center Region of Cameroon against diarrheal syndromes and joint pains. In order to provide a scientific basis for its use in the traditional treatment of diarrhea, we proposed to evaluate the effects of aq...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71145
Tembe Fokunang Estella, Ndi Sirri Akwen, Mbong Grace Annih, Ashu Michael Agbor, Dobgima John Fomnboh, Tchadji Mayoudom Vanessa Edwige, Bayaga Herve, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Roger Zintchem, Yolande Gnagne Koffi & Charles Fokunang·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2022
Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a major public health concern, affecting up to 10% of the world’s population. This disease results from an imbalance between the gastro protective and aggressive factors of the gastric mucosa. Prevalence of PUD is about 10% in Cameroon...