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Pharmacognostic Profile and Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity of Jatropha Tanjorensis Linn (Euphorbiaceae) Leaf on Alloxan-Induced Hyperglycemic Rats

Uchenna Estella Odoh, Chioma Chinedum Owoh, Patrick Ebele Obi, Micheal Onyegbulam Chukwuma, Chuka William Agubata & Longinus C. Odoh · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: Jatropha tanjorensis has been used traditionally for the treatment of a variety of diseases, these include; renal problem, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, inflammation and in moderate depression. The pharmacognostic standardization of it’s can be used in the dev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5619

Cephalometric Assessment of the Brain Ventricular System Index Using Computerised Tomography in Sokoto North-Western, Nigeria

Jibrin Usman Danjuma & Bello Abubakar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aim: To determine the normal brain ventricular system index of Nigerians using computerized tomography in Sokoto North-Western Nigeria. Study Design: Retrospective cross- sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomy Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Departme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i5615

Morphometric Assessment of Bi-caudate Index Using Computerized Tomographic Scan from Sokoto North-Western Nigeria

Jibrin Usman Danjuma & Bello Abubakar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aim: To determine the bi-caudate index (BCI) of Nigerians using computerized tomography from Sokoto North-Western Nigeria. Study Design: Retrospective cross- sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomy Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Department of Radiolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4616

Genetic Profiling of Pathogens Associated with Pyroxia of Unknown Origin Treated for Plasmodiasis in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Isomah Chiladi J., Tattfeng Mirabeau, Alade Tolulope O., Mbata C. A. & Belema Robert · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella is an increasing problem and has become a public health issue worldwide. Moreover the evidences on hazard of therapeutic failure due to the increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance among typhoidal antibodies and malaria are on the in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4614

The Anti-Oxidant Effects of Vitamins on Lead-Induced Reproductive Toxicity in Male Wistar Rats

Ojeka Sunday Ogbu, Zabbey Victor Zigabelbari & Cookey Data · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aim: The current study investigated the anti-oxidant effects of vitamins on lead-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats. Study Design: A total of 48 male Wistar rats divided into 6 groups of 8 rats per group were used in this study. Group 1 served as the positive contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4613

Health Economics- An Essential Armamentarium to the Present Day Clinician

Hemanth Kowdley Subrahmanyam · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Given the present financial climate, increased spending on the healthcare by the system has become a challenge leaving it embroiled in a state of disarray. With this background, clinician’s decision-making ability comes with having the knowledge of the economic framework in order...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4612

In silico Study of Ornithine Decarboxylase and HSP-90 Gene in the Anti-trypanosomal Activities of Annona muricata Annonaceae

Innocent Bamidele Osho, Isaac Abayomi Adebayo, Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti & Catherine Olusunmibola Durojaye · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aims: Trypanosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases of Sub-Saharan Africa caused by the numerous species and sub-species of the protozoan genus Trypanosoma. Soursop, also known as Annona muricata (Annonaceae), is a prevalent tropical plant species renowned for its num...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4611

Assessment of Patients' Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Care Services in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study

Samuel Chijioke Ofili, Samuel Chukwuemeka Okenwa, Chidera Lawrencia Iyi, Chika Augusta Ekweozor, Princess Chidiebube Uwaezuoke, Ifeoma Joy Onuzulike, Somtochukwu Maria-regina Nwajiobi, Wisdom Joe Igbokwe & Chinaza Linda Odo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Objective: Pharmaceutical Care (PC) services have come to be the cornerstone of pharmacy practice all over the world. PC has been linked to better clinical and humanistic outcomes for patients. In Nigeria, only a few studies have analyzed pharmacists' pharmaceutical care services...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i4610

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Evaluation of Anarcardium occidentale Root Collected in Agbani, Eastern Nigeria

Adonu Cyril Chekwube, Ali Ibeabuchi Jude, Omeh Romanus Chijioke, Ujam Treasure Nonye, Okorie Ndidiamaka Hannah, Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Okonkwo Raymond Maduabuchi & Okonkwo Chidubem · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: Different parts of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) are used in folk medicine to treat dysentery, diarrhea piles, toothache and sore gums. Evaluation of phytoconstituents or novel compounds from the plant is highly needed to authenticate these claims. Aim: The aim of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i3609

Assessment of Some Brain Antioxidants Profile in Plasmodium berghei berghei Infected Mice Treated with Ethanol Leaf Extract of Musa paradisiaca

Adebayo Olugbenga Adegoke, Ben Sandy Odeghe, Ibitoroko Maureen George-Opuda, Abimbola Temitayo Awopeju, Kemzi Nosike Elechi-Amadi & Emmanuella Chidiebere-Onwukwe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background and Aim: This study evaluated brain antioxidants of locally formulated herbal antimalarial therapy, dry plantain leaf extract (Musa paradisiaca) on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. Experimental Procedure: Five groups of ten mice each namely control, P. berghei, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i3608

Synthesis and Determination of Antimicrobial Efficacies of Secondary Metabolite of Streptomyces longisporoflavus and its 3D-Protein Structural Prediction

Olusola Nathaniel Majolagbe, Felicia Oguntunji, Ezekiel Gbadebo Adeyeni, Yetunde Mutiat Feruke-Bello & Louis Odinakose Ezediuno · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Aims: The need for new drug molecules is of high significance considering the rate at which pathogenic bacteria evolve into drug-resistant pathogens. Actinomycetes have been reported as valuable biological agents that possess potent bioactive molecules. This work aims to isolate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i3605

Patterns of Computed Tomography Urography Findings in a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State: 2 Years Retrospective Study

Vivian Ndidi Akagbue, Chidinma Wekhe, Mary-Jane Orevaoghene Amadi & Ebbi Donald Robinson · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: Computed tomography urography (CTU), is a radiological examination and has largely replaced traditional intravenous urography (IVU) as the gold standard in the imaging of the genitourinary tract, hence it is now used as a primary imaging technique to evaluate patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i3604

Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Hepatoprotective Property of Crude and Fractions of Triumfetta cordifolia A. Rich. (Tiliaceae)

Chikeokwu Ikenna, Ene Erica Chiamaka, C. Mba Theodora & Uche Estella Odoh · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: The role of phytochemicals in modern medicine is abundant with more evidence being published. Triumfetta cordifolia is a local plant known for its vast medicinal applications in traditional medicine with limited documented evidence. This study thus aims to evaluate th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i3603

The Effect of Heavy Metal Contaminants in Some Herbal Cosmetics on Cardiovascular Risk Indices of Rabbits

Brown Holy, N. I. Thompson & E. Adu Matthew · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: Cosmetics are ornamental products used in the improvement of the physical outlook of either the face or skin. These may be synthetic or natural depending on the source of production. Herbal cosmetics have gained prominence in our daily lives due to the belief that the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i2602

Acute Seizure Following Isotretinoin Administration: A Detailed Case Report

May Alsane, Adnan Hajjiah & Alasmar El-Shably · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Isotretinoin is considered a cutting edge treatment for Acne vulgaris. It is licensed for treating severe (cystic) acne vulgaris. Our case report represents a 28 year old female who experienced a rare neurological side-effect after ingesting Isotretinoin.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i2601