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Antiplasmodial Potential of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Jatropha curcas against Plasmodium berghei

Augustine Ikhueoya Airaodion & Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ogbuagu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Background: Malaria is one of the most several pathogenic diseases in endemic areas of the world, particularly in Africa. The causative parasites have developed resistance to orthodox drugs over the years, thus the need for herbal remedy. Aim: This study is aimed at assessing the...

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Myasthenia Gravis at Presentation: A 14 Year Institutional Review of a Rare Disorder in Calabar, Southern Nigeria

Sidney K. Oparah & Affiong Ibanga · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: Spurred on by the prevailing dearth of data from Nigeria and West Africa, in the context of reports suggesting racially influenced phenotypic variation in the manifestation of myasthenia gravis, this study explored the clinical presentation of patients with myasthenia gravis...

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Standardization of Moscow Coma Scale in Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Units in Iran

Mehrdokht Mazdeh, Hosein Kimiaei- Asadi, Mohsen Razavian & Abbas Moradi · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Introduction: Moscow scale is an appropriate scale for the evaluation of the level of consciousness in patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU). This study aimed to standardize the Moscow scale in patients hospitalized in ICU based on Iran's demographics information. M...

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Concentration of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Clinical Waste Dumpsites in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria: Its Evaluation and Policy Dimension

N. C. Eze, R. N. Eze & A. P. Agu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Background: Clinical wastes are potentially toxic elements (PTE) and harmful microorganisms which can infect health workers and their patients. They comprise both biodegradable and non-biodegradable elements. Clinical waste management (CWM) is the control of all waste generated i...

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Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude to Radiation Safety Standards of the Radiological Staff in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

Samson Dauda Yusuf, Ibrahim Umar1, Abba, Idris Bukar & Mustapha Mohammed Idris · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Radiation protection and safety has been a major concern of many national and international bodies because of the potential hazardous effects associated with ionizing radiation if not properly controlled. However, no much research has been done on the compliance of Radiographers...

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Toxicological Effects of Overdose of Some Herbal Bitters Commonly Consumed in South Southern Nigeria

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Ojoye N. Briggs, Boma H. Opusunju, Nimisoere P. Batubo, Ruth R. Ubulom & Queen E. Solomon · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicological effects of overdose of Action Bitters and Goko Cleanser on hepatic, renal and haematological indices. Methodology: Thirty-five (35) male albino wistar rats were divided into seven groups of five rats each. The six treat...

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Toxicological Evaluation and Anti-inflammatory Effects of the Anti-arthritic Herbal Formulations, Jointeez and Arthropower in Albino Wistar Rats

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Holy Brown, Ojoye N. Briggs, Edna O. Nwachuku & Boma H. Opusunju · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: This study investigated the toxicological and anti-inflammatory effects of some anti-arthritic herbal formulations. Methodology: Forty-nine (49) female albino wistar rats grouped into seven groups of seven rats per group, were used for this study. Group A was the negative co...

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Origin Identification of Buckwheat from Different Areas in Loess Plateau by Chemical Analysis and Data Mining Techniques

Jing Yang, Dong-Qin Wang, Qiang Zhang & Jian-Guo Xu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

In this study, the quality characteristics of mineral elements, vitamins and amino acids of 39 common buckwheat samples from the eastern, central and western regions of Loess Plateau were analyzed and compared and then effective indicators were selected for discrimination geograp...

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Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seed Possesses Antiplasmodial Properties against Plasmodium berghei

A. I. Airaodion, J. A. Ekenjoku, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Background: There is a considerable increase in mortality caused by malaria due to the rapid spread of drug-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium berghei. The parasites have developed resistance to orthodox drugs over the years, thus the need for herbal remedy...

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Effects of Crude Oil Exploration Activities on Okpai Community of Delta State, Nigeria

Adjene Josiah Obaghwarhievwo, Okwuezolu Frederick Adinkwu & Chime Helen Ego · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

With seemingly increasing global demands for crude oil, its related products have become a major threat with preponderant deleterious effects on human environmental health. Current study investigated the effects of crude oil exploration and exploitation activities on Okpai commun...

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Antimalarial Potential of Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Leaves, Root and Stem-Bark of Vitex doniana

A. C. V. Uzoho, A. C. Ene & C. U. Igwe · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the antimalarial potential of methanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves, root and stem bark of Vitex doniana. Materials and Methods: Apparently healthy parts of V. doniana (leaves, root and stem bark) were obtained from a farm in Abakaliki,...

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Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in Males with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Uyo, South-South Nigeria

Henry Effiong Jombo, Samuel Inih Onung, Alphonsus Udo Idung & Victory Edet Iyanam · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Background: Co-morbidity between erectile dysfunction and depression is reported high among males with type 2 diabetes mellitus and these constitute a major public health challenge due to the number of persons affected by these conditions and the negative impact on their physical...

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A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Impact of Telemedicine on Health Care Services in Primary Health Centre, North India

A. Singh, N. Tyagi, N. Purwar & S. Nagesh · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aims: 1) To assess the impact of telemedicine on health care services in the primary health center. 2) To determine patient satisfaction and barriers to telemedicine among the study subjects. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Urban Health And Tra...

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