Aim: The goal was to determine if use of gabapentin could assist with management of myalgia and anxiety in a patient treated with Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression, without interfering with seizure activity during ECT. Methods: A patient was scheduled for ECT but was...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/16531
Introduction: Gingival overgrowths in the oral cavity not only cause functional and esthetic problems but also increase the risk for the development of caries and periodontal disorders when left untreated. This article focuses on a case of gingival overgrowth which was positively...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17151
Halicephalobus gingivalis is a free-living nematode and facultative parasite, rarely known to affect the central nervous system (CNS). We report the 6th case of Halicephalobiasis in humans worldwide and the first case of catastrophic meningoencephalitis caused by Halicephalobus g...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17015
The study examined rural households’ fuel consumption pattern in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data using a structured questionnaire and interview were administered to select randomly 110 rural farming households. The result revealed a link between forests, agricultural productio...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17360
Introduction: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the third most common urological cancer. Skeletal metastases from renal cell carcinoma are common, but metastatic tumors involving the hand and foot are rare. This is known as acrometastases and is usually a late manifestation ofdissemi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17236
Aims: To investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera leave and cocoa powder on the quality characteristics and antioxidant properties of biscuits. Study Design: Two-way ANOVA. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology,...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/18070
Kikuchi - Fujimoto disease (KFD) also called histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, characterized by lymphadenopathy (0.5-4 cm) and pain for 1-3 weeks. It mainly occurs in the posterior cervical triangle of the neck. The cause of KFD is unknown. Although viral or autoimmune cause...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17472
Ebselen is a lipid-soluble seleno-organic compound whose benefits have been shown in a variety of diseases and in experimental studies including anti-inflammation, anti-proliferation, anti-angiogenesis, anti carcinogenesis and anti-oxidation properties. This study aimed to evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17639
The purpose of the current study is to quantify the effect of ammonium nitrate attack on the mechanical and physical properties of cement mortars. After 28 days of curing, the mortar specimens were immersed in ammonium nitrate solutions with 5%, 20% and 50% concentrations. The sp...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16824
Aims: To screen the phytochemical constituents and study the antibacterial properties of the Goniothalamus sesquipedalis (Wall.) Hook.f. & Thomson used in the traditional medicine in the North East India. Place and Duration of Study: Plant samples were collected from differen...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18167
Aim: To determine the acaricidal activities of some solvent extracts (chloroform, methanol and n-hexane) and crude extracts of Hyptis suaveolens and Ocimum sanctum against African dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguinneus). Study Design: The study design involves a 24 h LC50 dose-morta...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/16553
Kazadi Minzangi, Pius T. Mpiana, Bashwira Samvura, Archileo N. Kaaya, Matthäus Bertrand & Justin N. Kadima·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Objective: Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in Democratic Republic of the Congo is packed with fantastic oilseed plants that need to be analysed in order to promote a sustainable exploitation for both commercial and food supply purposes. The study aimed to determine the content...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17297
Aim: To determine the anti-inflammatory potential of flavonoid rich fraction of Monodora myristica seeds. Study Design: In vitro evaluation of anti-inflammatory assays: Membrane stability, Inhibition of denaturation of albumin and lipoxygenase inhibition. Place and Duration: Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17853
Benoit Banga N’guessan, Boua Narcisse Gnangoran, Joseph Adusei Sarkodie, Kassim Dosso, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Patrick Amoateng, Isaac Asiedu-Gyekye, David Osafo Owusu, Alexander Nyarko & Angoue Paul Yapo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: Antihyperglycaemic effects of an ethyl acetate fraction of the leaf extract of Holarrhena floribunda on normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Healthy adult albino Wistar rats (weighing 100-150 g) were used for this study. The rats were divided into...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17748
Esraa A. El-Hawary, Ebrahim Abdel-Aziz, Rola M. Labib, Ahmed Esmat, Ashraf B. Abdel-Naim, Amani E. Khalifa, Abdel Nasser B. Singab & Nahla A. Ayoub·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aim: The current study evaluates the anti-inflammatory activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Schotia brachypetalea, isolates and identifies the phenolic content and standardizes the crude leaf extract using HPLC. Place and Duration of study: This study was conducted in the D...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/16621