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Effects of Zingiber officinale and Seeds of Aframomum melegueta Extract on Some Biochemical and Immunological Indices of Electric Foot Shock Stress-Induced Wistar Rats

Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne, Gabriel Ejike Igbokwe, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Uchenna Modestus Ezugwu & Kerian Chigozie Ngobidi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Stress in general captures the process that individuals experience when environmental demands exceed the capacity of an individual, there is consistent evidence that stress is associated with a variety of negative health outcomes which happens through a variety of mechanisms. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i8634

Pharmacological Investigation of In-vitro Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Thrombolytic, Cytotoxic and In vivo Analgesic Activities of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Diospyros malabarica

Maria Chowdhury, Lamia Akter Sultana, Azijun Chowdhury Joya & Hasib Khan Shomudro · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aims: This study was designed to investigate the effects of leaf extracts of Diospyros malabarica plant (EEDML) on a number of in vitro activities, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and thrombolytic activities, as well as in vivo analgesic activities. Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i8630

Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Survey of Herbal Products of Pharmaceutical Importance for Chronic Wound Management in Bankim District of Adamaoua Region of Cameroon

Bayaga Herve, Bathelemy Ngameni, Estella Achick Tembe, Mbong Grace Anih, Njinkio Nono Borgia & Charles N. Fokunang · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Introduction: In Cameroon, the identification of plants traditionally used to treat diseases remains a necessity. Inflammation from injury leading in some cases to chronic wounds like diabetic ulcer (for diabetic patients) is increasingly becoming a public health concern in Camer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7632

Association between Type of School, Level of Study and Learning Preferences of Nursing Students in Schools of Nursing in Anambra State, Nigeria

Noreen Agbapuonwu, Jovita Ochi & Ngozi Makata · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Learning preference in this study is the way student nurses in Anambra State Schools of Nursing prefer to learn with their sensory modalities. Visual is preference for graphic information, Aural is for information that is heard, Read/Write preference refers to information that is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7629

Prophylactic and Antidiabetic Effect of Andrographis paniculata and its Combination with Allium sativum on Blood Glucose Level and some Biochemical Indices in Wistar Rats

Okwuenu Gift Nonso, Igbokwe Gabriel Ejike & Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic health problem with devastating effect that is characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from faults or flaws in insulin production or action. The unaffordability and adverse effects of conventional drugs in the treatment and management o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7627

Drug Counterfeiting: Key Factors Affecting Vulnerable People in the World

Shambhu Sarkar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7628

Evaluation of Antiparkinson Activity of Vitamin C, Tizanidine and Pregabalin against Haloperidol Induced Parkinsonism in Rats

Pooja Patil, Vitthal Chaware, Ashish Thorat & Vivekkumar Redasani · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i7626

Pharmacognostic Evaluation of the Leaves of Coccinia barteri Hook F (Cucurbitaceae)

Onugwu Sabastine Obinna, Obi Patrick Ebele & Onugwu Adaeze Linda · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6625

The Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Using Hormonal Therapy: A Narrative Review

Isaac Olamide Babalola, Edeh Fidelis Ikechukwu, Obiyenwa David, Kimto Oche Emmanuel, Afolabi Daniel, Folaranmi Precious Olamide & Fortune Effiong · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6624

Pharmacological Evaluation of Ovulation Inducing Potential of Siddha Herbomineral Formulation Arputha Mathirai on Estradiol Valerate Induced Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome Wistar Albino Rat Model

G. Dowlathunnissa Begum & N. Anbu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6623

Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria: Traditional Medicine Practitioners Perspectives to Universal Health Coverage and Traditional Medicine Integration with Conventional Medicine

Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Omolola Temitope Fatokun, Ibikunle Adeola Jegede, Henry Omoregie Egharevba, Omotayo Tirimidhi Hamzat & Obi Peter Adigwe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6622

Efficacy of Fixed-dose Combination of Dapagliflozin and Sitagliptin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Real-world Study in India

Supratik Bhattacharyya, Sameer Muchhala & Kunal Jhaveri · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6621

Plasmid-encoded Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria of Surgical Wound Isolates from Three Hospitals in Akoko Land

Glory O. Iroha, Timothy O. Adejumo, Oludare T. Osuntokun & Morenike E. Coker · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5620

Ethnosurvey of Medicinal Plants Used in Treatment of Diabetes by the People of Nsukka, South Eastern-Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5617

Effects of Cucumis sativus Extract on the Histomorphology of the Ovaries and Hormonal Profile of Adult Female Wistar Rats

E. C. Okafor, G. U. Ndukwe, F. C. Akpuaka & H. K. Okechukwu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5618