The study was designed to investigate the effects of caffeine on short term memory, locomotion activity and exploratory behaviour in rats. The rats underwent some memory tasks such as navigational maze test, passive avoidance test, object recognition test and motor task such as A...
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks chronic inflammatory diseases as the greatest threat to human health. The current study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous leaf extract of Alchornea cordifolia on Wistar rats. Twenty Wistar rats of both genders weighing...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v18i330355
Harrison Ogheneochuko Eruotor, Ukoro Blessing, Akpotu E. Ajirioghene, C. Awarajih Uwaezuoke & Nduka Ignatius Chinonye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2022
Neonatal seizures are abnormal electrical discharge in the neonates that usually manifest as stereotyped muscle activity of autonomic change. Seizure occur in up to 1.4% of mature infant and 20% of pre-mature infant. Neonate in university of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital were u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i330246
Anti-pyretic effect of aqueous leaf extract of Alchornea cordifolia on Wistar rats were investigated. Twenty Wistar rats of both genders weighing between 110-178g were used for this study. Baker’s yeast was used for induction of pyrexia. The rats were grouped into five groups of...
Disease conditions leading to pain are major healthcare problem worldwide. Incidences of pain related disorders have been on the increase worldwide. Although, several synthetic agents are available in treatment of these disorders, long-term usage has been reported to potentially...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i230239