Background: Ketamine, a widely used anesthetic agent, has been shown to induce nephrotoxicity, characterized by increased kidney function markers and structural damage. Despite its therapeutic applications, the adverse effects of ketamine on the kidneys necessitate the exploratio...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1612
Background: This study evaluated the neuroprotective effects of Bryophyllum pinnatum (B. pinnatum) in ketamine-induced neurotoxicity in Wistar rats, focusing on neurochemical and oxidative stress markers, as well as histological changes in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6452
Background: The cognitive and motor effects of sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine remain controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ketamine administration under anesthesia on cognitive function and motor responses in Wistar rats. Methods: Twenty-five Wi...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v19i4380
Cyathula prostrata (Blume) L, a member of the Amaranthaceae family, has long been used in tropical regions of the world for a variety of diseases, and study has shown that it is beneficial in the treatment of rheumatism, dysentery, wounds, and urethral discharges. The goal of thi...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2022/v9i330207
Environmental exposure to carbon soot particulate matter (PM) is a growing concern due to its potential neurotoxic effects. This study aimed to investigate the histopathological impact of inhaled carbon soot PM on the cerebellar cytoarchitecture of male Wistar rats. Twenty-three...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4496
Background: Carbon soot particulate matter (PM2.5) from crude oil combustion poses significant health risks; however, its systemic and neurological effects remain understudied. This study investigated the impact of chronic carbon soot PM2.5 inhalation on body weight and cerebella...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i3478
Background: Industrial effluents contain hazardous contaminants that pose significant risks to environmental and public health, including neurotoxicity. This study aimed to evaluate the histopathological effects of treated and untreated industrial effluents from Notore Chemicals...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i2472
Background: Environmental pollution from industrial effluent discharge poses a significant health risk, particularly through inhalation and ingestion. This study aimed to evaluate the histological effects of treated and untreated effluents from selected chemical and petrochemical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i3927
Background: The increasing prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) necessitates a thorough understanding of its impact on visual health among users. This study aimed to investigate the adverse effects of long-term computer usage on the visual acuity of non-academic staff at...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2024/v19i5439
This study investigated the effect of Acalypha wilkesiana on oxidative stress biomarkers as well as liver and kidney histopathology. 54 Albino rats were divided into 6 groups of 9 animals each including group 1 animals received only feed and water ad libitum; group 2 received 160...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4463
Introduction: Hypertension is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Over the last decade, it has been demonstrated that the prevalence of mild hypertension in youth aged from 18-30 years is more common than expected a...
Background: Green tea is rich in flavonoids and catechins, compounds reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. However, there is a need to evaluate the effects of green tea on vital organs like the liver. This study aimed to investigate the effec...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v24i1490
Background and Aim: Presently, medical students form a vital group of aspiring health professionals that are trained in order to assist in promoting healthcare worldwide. However, there is need to understand how these students derive motivation based on various determinants that...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i2454
Introduction: Monitoring of the practices and behaviour of populations more vulnerable to HIV infection is essential for effective interventions and it is of importance to curtail the spread of HIV and to help generate significant changes in the transmission pattern of HIV/AIDS i...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2022/v11i130138
Cassava products have been introduced to the market in different regions of the world as part of diet, despite containing more than one toxic substance. Roots and leaves of cassava of all varieties contain cyanogenic glucoside, mainly as linamarin, but also as lotaustralin, in di...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2022/v17i130190
Ginkgo biloba supplement is a flavonoid-rich herbal supplement with several therapeutic potentials. However, the efficacy of Ginkgo biloba supplement to protect the kidney against cyclosporine-A induced renal toxicity is not fully understood. This study is to investigate the effe...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i130279