Ibiwumi Nafisat Usman, Afusat Adesina, Saheed Opeyemi Usman, Ndumiso Tshuma, Gbemiga Peter Olubayo, Olusola John Fatunmbi, Oluwasogo Sunday Odesanmi, Temitope Christopher Omisakin, Adeola Olowoyeye & Kayode Fatai Adebayo·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2017
Background: Female condoms are devices used during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive to reduce the risk sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, gonorrhea and syphilis. Consistent and appropriate use of condom is the most effective way of preventing HIV/AID...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/36533
Aim: This study was designed to assess the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium (Benth). Methodology: The methods adopted were manual grinding of the air-dried leaves and maceration in polar and non-polar solvents (Etha...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/35747
There has been much debate about changes of oxidative capacity in aging skeletal and heart muscle, and endurance capacity. Physiological changes during aging are associated with a decline in muscle mass, strength and endurance capacity. These changes in muscle structure and funct...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/33584
Access to quality drinking water is a major problem in rural settlements in Owo Local Government Area (L.G.A.) of Ondo State, Nigeria where surface and ground water sources (streams and wells) used for drinking are located near dump sites with faecal deposits. Therefore, bacterio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/36387
Aim: The comparative effects of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaf and tuber extracts on the weight of testes and epididymes, epididymal sperm count, motility, viability, semen pH and sperm head abnormality in albino rat models was examined. Place and Duration of the Study: This...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/36203
Lawsonia inermis is used for the treatment of several ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhoea and skin diseases. The design of this study focused on the determination of the antibacterial potential and rate of killing of some bacterial isolates by methanol leaf extract o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/35195
Aims/ Objectives: To study the thyroid and thyroid stimulating hormone levels of clinical and subclinical thyrotoxicosis patients. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Rajshahi Medical College...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/35476
Neonatal mortality has been a bane especially in the developing world. Neonatal infection is the second cause of neonatal death after prematurity. The umbilical cord is one such vulnerable route via which newborns are infected, the responsible organisms most likely originate from...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/34665
The hypoglycaemic and antioxidant properties of Moringa oleifera in alloxan induced Wistar albino rats were studied. The study was carried out on twelve male Wistar albino rats which were acclimatised for two weeks. At the end of one week after acclimatization, four rats were ran...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/34899
Malaria is still responsible for most disease morbidity and mortality especially in poor resource settings where there is stable and high transmission. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge of malaria among adult residents in Abi Local Government Area, Cross River State...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/34877