Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infections with more than 30 million confirmed cases are increasing rapidly, requiring urgent and safe treatment. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a virus responsible for the infection of COVID-19. Metformin (M) is a biguan...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i830185
Aims: To determine the materials used in singeing meat, reasons for their use and knowledge of the health and environmental effects of using old tyres in meat singeing by butchers in Uyo, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i730182
In the present study, we investigated the antinociceptive effects of the plant Vigna unguiculata spp dekindtiana using chemical and thermal tests in mice. The peripheral and the central analgesic activities of the methanol extract and its fractions were investigated in-vivo in al...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i730181
Background: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is accepted as the best indicator of kidney function and commonly assessed from serum creatinine (Cr) and cystatin C (Cys-C) based equations. The present cross-sectional, observational study aimed to assess eGFR using a new...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i730180
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which progressive damage to the ocular nerves may cause retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death. Worldwide glaucoma is a leading cause of avoidable blindness. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is considering to be the main identified cause of danger so f...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i730184
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading cause of death among infectious diseases. The dual burden of TB and diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major economic and health concern. Anti-TB therapy may predispose patients to develop adverse drug reaction (ADR). The effect of D...
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Aim: Assess the effect of tartrazine azo dye on atherogenic indices and markers of cardiac injury in albino rats. Study Design: A total number of 63 rats were used for the study. The study was divided into two phases, 1 and 2, which lasted for 30 and 60 days respectively. Phase 1...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630179
Background: Imaging techniques are providing physicians an opportunity to ensure more accurate diagnostics. While MRI and CT are the gold standard diagnostic tools, they are not utilized as primary diagnostic tools due to their size, immobility, and exposure to radiation. It is n...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630178
Background/Objective: Dolutegravir-based highly active antiretroviral therapy (DTG-HAART) is the preferred regimen in the management of HIV/AIDS. However, the reproductive and oxidative stress toxicity of DTG-HAART is unknown. This study was designed to investigate the reproduct...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630177
Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi, Ezejindu Darmian Nnabuihe, Eze Chinyere Elizabeth, Azurunwa Ogechi, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ovie Ogbo. Felix, Obi Kelvin Chukwuemeka, Onwuelingo Sopuru, Okonkwo David, Doris Ogbuokiri & Okeke Chijioke·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Chloroform inhalation is a common method of rodent euthanasia in Nigeria for research purposes. This work is designed to evaluate the consequence of this method of sacrifice on the cerebellum and hippocampus of Wistar rats. Twenty male Wistar rats weighing between 160 and 180 wer...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630176
Aim: Evaluate the protective effects of palm oil on renal parameters after dichlorvos toxicity in albino rats. Study Design and Methodology: The study consisted of 3 phases: The acute study which lasted for 24 hours, the sub-acute study which lasted for 14 days and the sub chroni...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i630175
Background and Objective: Modified-release tablet of theophylline that can increase its usefulness despite narrow therapeutic index and short half-life, is being formulated. However, the rate and extent of release of a sustained-release delivery system can be affected by some fac...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i530173
Background: One of the consequences of increasing urbanization is that many people eat processed foods that contain various chemical substances applied as additives. Some of them may have the ability to suppress male fertility. Aims: To determine the effects of sodium benzoate (N...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i530174
Microbiome that reside in the human gut are key contributors to host metabolism and are considered potential sources of novel therapeutics in metabolic disorders. This review discusses the role of gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), chr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i530171
Lead a free-radical generating agent is a multi-systemic toxicant which affects major body systems especially the hepatic axis. Several natural products rich in antioxidant agents have been used to ameliorate lead toxicity. Vitamin C present abundantly in palm wine has been noted...
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