Drug counterfeiting has been a major problem for the government and regulatory agencies since the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the drug counterfeiting reported is in countries where a high demand for drugs combines with poor surveillance, quality control, regulation, an...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7628
The present study deals with the antiparkinson effect of Levodopa/carbidopa, Vitamin C, Tizanidine, Pregabalin on haloperidol (1 mg/kg i.p) induced Parkinsonism in rats. Neural degeneration was induced in animals (Group II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII) by i.p. administration of hal...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7626
Background: In general, Coccinia barteri is offered and sold in its raw form. This natural form could be adulterated, substituted, or contaminated. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to use pharmacognostic analyses to verify the authenticity of the leaves of the Coccinia bar...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6625
The incidence of prostate cancer in men has increased significantly, making it one of the most prevalent malignancies in the male population. Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial shift in the approach to managing metastatic prostate cancer, with the approval of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6624
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the potential of Arputha Mathirai, a tablet-based Siddha herbomineral formulation, in promoting ovulation in Wistar Albino rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) induced by Estradiol Valerate (EV). Place of Study: The study took place...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6623
Introduction: The knowledge, attitude, and practice of Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) are key to achieving effective and sustainable integration of all forms of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) and health services towards Universal Health Cove...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6622
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive disease with multifactorial aetiology. Metformin monotherapy is commonly used as the initial treatment, but is often inadequate in achieving optimal glycaemic control, necessitating the need of second and third-line the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6621
Introduction: The study evaluates a rapid and dependable method of identifying plasmid-encoded antibiotic resistant bacteria isolated from surgical wound samples of twenty-nine patients from three General hospitals in Akoko South West (Iwaro Oka), Akoko North East (Ikare), and Ak...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5620
Uchenna Estella Odoh, Constance Ezema, Patience Ogoamaka Osadebe, Philip Felix Uzor, Theophine Chinwuba Akunne, Christopher Obodike Ezugwu, Michael Onyegbulam Chukwuma, Peculiar Feena Onyekere, Odoh Longinus, Agubata Chuka William & Ugwoke Christopher Chukwuemeka·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2023
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a widely prevailing Disease condition. Prior to the advancement of synthetic medicine, local remedies have been used in different parts of the world for the management of this disease. This study aims to identify the plants used by the people of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5617
Background: Drugs of plant origin have served through the ages as the mainstay in treating diseases and preserving human health. The cucumber is one of the plants that have nutritional values. Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Cucumis sativus extract on t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5618