Aims: The aim of the research is to evaluate the reliability of bone resorption biomarkers called Pyridinium Crosslinks (Pyd) in the urine of the neonates as an evaluation to bone growth of the neonate, as an indicator of stunting. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130113
Introduction: Diabetes being one of the commonest non-communicable diseases worldwide has no cure. The available hypoglycemic drugs are costly, and have associated long-term side effects. M. oleifera leaves are used in many countries in Africa and Asia to treat diabetes. The stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130112
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial activities of the Honey against Ciprofloxacin on four bacterial isolates from a wound. Study Design: It is a cross sectional comparative and observational study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Us...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130111
Objective: The present study was designed to check in-vitro efficacy of Antibacterial and antifungal activity of aqueous and hexane extracts of stem of Justicia gendarussa against selected bacterial and fungal strains. Justicia gendarussa, belonging to the family Acanthaceae, com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430107
Aim: The aim of this research is to study the combined effects of the ethanolic leaf extracts of Annona muricata and Artocarpus heterophyllus on the reproductive parameters of type II diabetic wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Fifty-six (56) male wistar albino rats were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430108
Bezejea Nkeng-Asong, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Mbong Grace, Ngameni Bathelemy, Tabi Omgba Yves, Ngudjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2019
Aim: Azadirachta indica A. Juss commonly called ‘Indian Lilac’ or ‘Margosa’ is used in the South West region of Cameroon to treat malaria, typhoid, intestinal worms and diabetes, and as mosquito repellent. Diabetes, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430109
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of Ocimum gratissimum and Telfairia occidentalis leaves. Study Design: This study was made to fit a one-way Analysis of Variance. Place and Duration of Study: This research was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130110
Introduction: Liver disease remains a severe complication in HIV patients despite advances in treatment with anti-retroviral drugs. The aim of this study was to analyze and report the prevalence and predictors of liver fibrosis in Nigerian HIV-infected adults on antiretroviral th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430105
Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the bioactive compounds, toxicity and anti-bacterial activities of leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina. Methodology: The phytochemical analysis of Vernonia amygdalina to detect the presence of bioactive compounds (oxalate, tannins, saponin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430106
Background: Disintegrants are essential in the formulation of solid dosage forms such as tablets because they aid in the release of the active drug for therapeutic action. Disintegrating agents such as starch are currently posing challenges such as tablet softening and slow disin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i330104