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Differential and Combined Effects of Simvastatin and Vildagliptin on Angiogenic Markers and Oxidative Stress in Hind Limb Model of Ischemia in Diabetic Rats

Amany shalaby & Heba Kamal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: This study investigated the potential therapeutic effect of simvastatin and vildagliptin and their combination on angiogenesis in diabetic hind-limb ischemia. Methods: 60 Sprague-dawely rats were divided into 5 groups, group A (normal control), group B (diabetic ische...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10804

Antimicrobial Activity of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Lamiaceae, a Medicinal Plant from Tanzania

Efrem- Fred A. Njau, Jane- Mary Alcorn, Joram Buza, Manuel Chirino-Trejo & Patrick Ndakidemi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of Tetradenia riparia crude extracts against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcuss faecalis. The phytochemicals that are responsible for the bioactivity were also screened. Study Design: In vitro assay of antibacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/11370

Practices, Scope and Determinants of School Health Services in Osun State, Nigeria

O. L. Abodunrin, O. A. Adeoye, A. A. Adeomi, F. F. Osundina & O. R. Ilori · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Introduction: A healthful school environment is that which embraces the health and safety of learners and other members of the school community. Undergoing pre-school medical examination (PSME) is not only necessary to screen for previously undiagnosed health conditions and subse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11931

Resection of Degenerated Leiomyoma by Laparotomy during Second Trimester of Pregnancy with Favorable Outcome: A Case Report and Review of Literature Regarding Leiomyomas during Pregnancy

Theodoros Felekis, Christodoulos Akrivis, Ioannis Korkontzelos & Panagiotis Tsirkas · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2014

Aims: We present a case of degenerated leiomyoma in pregnancy causing pain that deteriorated with conservative management and was successfully treated with myomectomy. Presentation of Case: A 37-year-old woman with a known asymptomatic subserosal leiomyoma was admitted to the obs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2014/11573

Effect of an Empowerment Educational Program on Quality of Life of Patients with Asthma

Asra Nassehi, Hossein Rafiei, Mojtaba Jafari, Majid Dastras & Jamileh Mahdavinia · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: One of the main goals of caring of asthmatics patients is QOL improvement. The present study was conducted to examine the effect of empowerment education on QoL in patients’ whit asthma. Methods: In this quasi experimental study, we examined 70 patients with asthma who had r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/12621

Treatment Delay Attitude of Caregivers in Management of Childhood Malaria in Rural Communities in Nigeria

Emmanuel N. Ezedinachi, Friday A. Odey, Ekpereonne B. Esu, Olabisi A. Oduwole, Nuria S. Nwachuku & Martin M. Meremikwu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper was to assess the promptness of caregiver’s action at the onset of malaria symptoms to giving recommended effective anti-malaria drugs from public health facility. Study Design: It was a cross sectional study. Study Setting: The study was conducted in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7473

Heavy Metal Contamination of Herbal Drugs: Implication for Human Health-A Review

Chinelo A. Ezeabara, Ogochukwu E. Okanume, Adaeze N. Emeka, C. U. Okeke & E. I. Mbaekwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Interest in the use of medicinal plants in treatment of diseases in Africa has increased tremendously over the past decade. Ingestion of contaminated medicinal plants and herbal medicinal products is regarded as potential source of heavy metal toxicity to both man and animals. He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/11481

Comparative Study between Molecular Diagnosis and Different Diagnostic Methods of Schistosma haematobium in Gezira State Sudan

Nagla Gasmelseed, Nhashal E. Karamino, Anas O. Hamdoun & Ahmed E. Elmadani · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Abstracts     Over 650 million people globally are at risk of infection with Schistosomiasis, with more than 200 million people infected, and higher disease rates occur in children. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the Molecular diagnostic method with different di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/11803

Synthesis of Some New Phthalimides as Anti-metabolic Agents with Chemotherapeutic Effects

Fathy A. Yassin, Amal F. Seleim, Ali M. Hassan, Atif F. Hadad, Nahed M. Fathy & M. Fayad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

A series of new phthalimides 1(a-f) were synthesized via reaction phthalic anhydride with different amino acids under fusion conditions. Esterification of N-phthaloyl acid derivatives 1(a-f) with methanol in the presence of SOCl2 to producing the corresponding esters 2(a-f). Whic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/6355

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Stem Bark Extract of Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Schweinf.) Herms

Alhassan M. Alhassan, Ibrahim Malami & Musa I. Abdullahi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: This study was design to screen the stem bark extract of Pseudocedrela kotschyi for the presence of phytochemical constituents and evaluate the extract for antimicrobial activity on wide range of pathogenic bacteria and fungi species. Place and Duration of Study: Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/12163

Clinical Profile of Patients with Scorpion Sting

B. S. Pandey, L. Venugopal, V. Dharma Rao & N. Ganesh · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Abstracts     Introduction: Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in developing countries, especially in villagers. Manifestations include vomiting, profuse sweating, piloerection, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, loss of sphincter control and priapism. Stimulation of Alpha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12303

A Study of Prophylactic Effect Against Diabetes of Two Ayurvedic Drugs ‘Jambadyarista’ and ‘Bohumutrantak Ras’ in Normal as well as Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Md. Tauhid-Ul Islam, Md. Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Md. Musfequr Rahman Shajjad, Md. Taimuzzaman Sharif, Md. Zakir Sultan, Asma Rahman, Md. Akter Hossain, Abu Asad Chowdhury & Mohammad Shah Amran · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-diabetic as well as prophylactic activity of Jambadyarista and Bohumutrantak Ras in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Study the prophylactic and antiglycemic effects against diabetes of two Ayurvedic drugs ‘Jamb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/11521