Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the commonest infections during pregnancy and results in perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. For bacterial UTIs, the causative agents have remained virtually the same although with variations in individual prevalence...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32159
The effect of methanolic leaf extract of Boswellia dalzielii Hutch on ocular ATPase of selenite-induced cataract was investigated in Wistar rat pups. Nine groups of 5 pups each were used for the study. Cataract was induced by intra-peritoneal administration of 30 µmol·kg-1 body w...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/31736
The multifaceted properties of Moringa oleifera have spurred renewed interest into exploiting its nutritional values in the developing countries. In Mauritius, however, Moringa oleifera is fast losing its culinary value despite the predominant medicinal and nutritional values an...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/31461
It has been established that plants are good sources of food and medicine. In recent time, quest for greater knowledge and scientific novelty have led scientists to start paying more attention to minor constituents of food and food plant materials looking for “natural products” w...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/29763
Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) are found in most communities in the world. Although their nature and functions varied considerably. Their practices aimed at providing medical related services for the maintenance of good maternal health, particularly through ensuring good del...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/27773
Ayurvedic textbooks ascribe many therapeutic properties such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant actions to Sida cordifolia Linn. which contains many polyphenols in its roots and seeds. Evaluation of in vivo antioxidant action in rats of the aqueous extract of Si...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30916
The effect of prolonged consumption of virgin coconut oil (VCO) diet on anxiety was assessed in CD1 mice using the Open field (OF), Elevated plus maze (EPM) and Light/dark box (LD box) tests. Thirty male CD1 mice (28.4 - 32.5 g bw) divided into 3 groups (n=10 each) were given nor...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30315
The Phytochemical and antibacterial activities of Calotropis procera Leaf Organic Fractions were tested against vancomycin and methicliin resistant bacteria isolated from wound patients in Ondo State Specialist Hospital. The bacterial isolates used are; Staphylococcus aureus, Esc...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30975
In Ghana, majority of the populace use herbal medicines for the treatment of typhoid. Though these herbal medications are widely acclaimed to be effective, there is a lack of validation of their efficacy with little or no information on the susceptibility patterns of the prevalen...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30639
Aim: To evaluate the effect of ethanol leaves extract of Anthocleista vogelii and Cocos nucifera water on haematological parameters in wistar rats. Study Design: Haematology. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Delta State University, Abraka...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/29177