Onyinyechi Chijioke Njoku, Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Favour Ntite Ujowundu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Olachi Lilian Osuagwu, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Chinaza Shedrach Dike & Ifeanyi Augustine Okereke·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Annona muricata, popularly known as soursop, is an evergreen plant in the Annonaceae family cultivated in the tropical and subtropical climates around the world. Their high proximate content makes them ideal food supplement that could be harnessed in the control of ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2312
Background: Infertility is a global health concern, with male factor infertility accounting for half of cases. Increased awareness and access to reproductive health services in Nigeria prompt more male fertility evaluations, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient counselling....
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2311
Background: Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition. It is characterized by the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the striatum, resulting in a decrease in dopamine (DA) levels. Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2310
The study investigates the prevalence of Proteus species associated with postpartum infection in women attending maternity clinic in the three Senatorial Zones (A, B and C) in Benue State. The study was conducted across three Zones: Zone A (Katsina Ala), Zone B (Makurdi) and Zone...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2308
Postpartum infections also known as puerperal infections are bacterial infection that occur in women after childbirth. They are relatively common and are among the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to assess the antibiotic susceptibility...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2309
Akanji Omotosho Dhulqarnain, Ehiremen Samuel Ehimare, Banjo Taiwo Abayomi, Taiwo-Ola Dorcas Olubunmi, Osidele Babatunde Oladotun, Salako Precious Olamide & Fakunle Ponle Bamidele·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Aim: Forensic anthropology plays a critical role in the identification of human remains within legal contexts. Among the core parameters in forensic investigations—age, sex, ethnicity, and stature—stature estimation is particularly important when dealing with unidentified, dismem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2307
Background: Oxidative stress, an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, has been implicated in various health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. While polyherbal formulations (Agbo) are widely consume...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2306
Purpose: Our study aims to analyze multiple factors, such as finding the prevalence of SSI (surgical site infection) and BSI (burn skin infection) infections, including incidence rates and hospital-wide rates, to find the antibiotic profile, including multidrug-resistant organism...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2305
Background: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a versatile plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually transmitted infections, hernias, coughs, fever, ascariasis, constipation, headaches, rheumatism, stomach aches,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2304
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is associated with a chronic inflammatory state and a disturbance in cytokine balance. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of TNF-α, IL-10, and albumin in the serum of males with type 2 diabetes compared to healthy individuals. A case-control study was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2303
Background: Mentoring is a protected relationship which supports learning and experimentation and helps individuals develop their potential. The practice of mentoring in medicine helps medical students to become better clinicians by broadening their clinical exposure and experien...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2301
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant public health challenge, particularly among school-aged children in endemic regions. This study assessed the determinants of compliance with neglected tropical disease interventions in selected communities in Ilorin Metropol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2302
Background: Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is widely recognized for its antioxidant, metabolic, and cardiovascular benefits. However, its dose-dependent effects on hematological parameters remain unclear, particularly under non-pathological conditions. Aim: This study aims to eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2299
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the phytochemical composition and anti-hyperlipidemic potential of Spondias mombin extract using both in-vitro and in-vivo models, with implications for the development of functional foods. Background: Cardiovascular diseases driven by hyperlipide...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2300
Air pollutants, industrial chemicals, and contaminated water are all sources of environmental carcinogens and have been identified as top contributors to the rise in global cancer burden. There is an inequality that exists between developed and developing countries when it comes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2298