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From Pain Relief to Cancer Defense: The Promise of NSAIDs

Senthilnathan V., Priyadharshini V. & Jenifer Selin Asha J. · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) are commonly used to treat various types of pain and inflammation. In recent decades, extensive scientific research has been conducted to examine the use of NSAIDs in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Chronic inflammation has b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i9643

Lead Anticancer Agents of Crinine Alkaloids: Cytotoxic, Caspase-3, and Anti-angiogenic Exploration

Taye Temitope Alawode · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2023

Several alkaloids with anticancer activities have been reported among the Crinum species. In this study, an in silico screening of crinine alkaloids was carried out to identify potential Caspase-3 activators and anti-angiogenic compounds. Thirty-one (31) crinine alkaloids were as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2023/v13i5256

Use of Medicinal Plants in the Alternative Treatment of Breast Cancer

Quintão Amaral, Semirames do Nascimento Silva, Leonardo Afonso Pereira da Silva Filho, Agdylannah Felix Vieira, Luís Paulo Firmino Romão da Silva & Mailson Gonçalves Gregório · Archives of Current Research International · 2023

Breast cancer is the second most frequent type of cancer in the world and the most common among women and its incidence has been increasing over time. From the 70s of the last century, the use of alternative therapies became popular, with their adherence increasing annually, star...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2023/v23i6576

Ethnobotanical Survey, Physiochemical Composition and Preliminary Cytotoxic Evaluation of some Medicinal Plants with Anticancer Potential from Certain Areas in South-West Nigeria

Oyinlade C. Ogundare, Olaniyi T. Adedosu, Olusegun K. Afolabi, Gbadebo E. Adeleke, Temitayo Akinboro, Adegboyegun A. Daniel, Seide M. Akoro & Victoria I. Oludare · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2023

Aims: Medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners (TMP) to treat cancers are considered safe when used alone or combined with conventional therapy to ensure their effectiveness and eliminate the toxic effects of orthodox medicines. Using cytotoxic and antioxidant s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i130566

Soot Pollution and Pathological Implications

Roseanne Adah Okafor, Evelyn Orevaoghene Onosakponome, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke & Chikadibia Fyneface Amadi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Carbon-based soot, a black particulate material, is produced when fossil fuels burn partially. Soot is seen as an unwelcome byproduct that results from the insufficient combustion of carbon-containing compounds. The environment is affected by the deposition of soot in water, air...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430298

Survival in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and COVID-19 in Mexico

Patricia Zagoya Martinez, Jose Alejandro Limon Flores & Jose Alfredo Vidal Vidal · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2021

Aims: To determine the survival of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and COVID-19. Study Design: Prospective, analytical and relational. Place and Duration of Study: Hematology department, Hospital of Specialties, High Specialty Medical Unit, National Medical Center "Gra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2021/v12i330153

Breast Self Examination and Cancer Awareness among Female Staff in Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State (Knowledge and Practice)

Y. E. Oku, E. O. Orieno, N. O. Micah, E. U. Eric, I. William-Ebil, E. J. Akpan, J. O. Iyabi-Allagoa & E. A. Olowu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a recommended technique in medical science for early detection of breast cancer. It is a simple technique with no specific equipment and no cost implication. It has been shown to improve breast health awareness and thus detect potential abnormalit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i330315

Effects of Herbal Medicine Use on Adherence to Conventional Anticancer Drugs

Christine Karungi, Philip Asiimwe, Conrad Ssentongo, Sharon Primah Tuhaise & Joseph Oloro · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Background: Use of herbal medicines alongside conventional anticancer drugs is common among cancer patients. This may potentially cause reduced adherence to conventional anti-cancer drugs, unpredictable side effects and unknown drug-herb interactions. This in the long run could r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730331

Study the Calibration of the High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Radioactive Source 60Co

Tania Afroz, Pretam K. Das, S. I. Chawdhury & Shudeb K. Roy · Physical Science International Journal · 2020

Aim of this work is to calibrate the high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy source 60Co. The radioactive source calibration is a very important part of the quality assurance program for dosimetry of brachytherapy source. The goal of this project is the calibration of HDR Brachytherap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2020/v24i730200

The Effect of Ginger on the Invasion and Migration of Glioma Cells

Manar Zraikat, Munir Gharaibeh & Tasneem Alshelleh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Background: This work studies the effect of different concentrations of soaked ginger on the ability of the U87 glioma cells to invade collagen in a three dimension (3 D) invasion model and compare it with its effect on the ability of the same cell line to migrate in two-dimensio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1030279

Role of Vitamin E in Prevention of Breast Cancer: An Epidemiological Review

Md. Sajjadul Haque Ripon, Mohammad Asadul Habib, Miraz Hossain, Nadim Ahmed, Tanbir Kibria, Shirajum Munira & Kamrul Hasan · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Breast cancer rates are so high among women in more developed countries, rates are increasing in almost every region of the world. In 2018, it is reported that 627,000 women died from breast cancer. Vitamin E is a common supplement characterized by its antioxidant potential effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v11i330266

Risk Assessment of Furan Exposure in the Norwegian Population

Trine Husøy, Augustine Arukwe, Mona-Lise Bindrup, Anne Lise Brantsæter, Christiane Kruse Fæste, Ragna Bogen Hetland, Jan Alexander, Heidi Amlund, Knut Helkås Dahl, Gunnar Sundstøl Eriksen, Berit Granum, Kari Grave, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Jan Erik Paulsen, Anders Ruus, Tore Sanner, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Cathrine Thomsen, Vibeke Thrane & Janneche Utne Skåre · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2019

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) has on request of The Norwegian Food Safety Authority performed a risk assessment of furan intake in the Norwegian population based on the most recent national food consumption surveys. N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i130128

Why Don’t Cancer Survivors Attend Cancer Support Groups in Toronto

Tsorng-Yeh Lee, Beryl Pilkington & Grace Ho · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. Professionally or nonprofessionally led support groups have been recognized as a significant source of psychosocial support for cancer survivors. However, the participation rate was low and reasons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230151

Cell Death and Its Different Modes: History of Understanding and Current Trends

Aurimas Stulpinas & Audronė Valerija Kalvelytė · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

Discussions about what is life continue to struggle; there are pros and cons for whether a virus is alive. However, an opposite thing – cell death – appears to be tantamount important and equally not-easygoing to define. Nevertheless, our current knowledge about eukaryotic cell d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i130089

Use of Performance Status Score for Cytotoxic Chemotherapy among Surgeons in a Tertiary Hospital, Southern Nigeria

Stanley Ukadike Okugbo & Omorodion Irowa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Introduction: Performance score evaluation is a tool for assessment of patients prior to cytotoxic chemotherapy administration. It has also been used to modify and personalize the dosage, route and types of the various chemotherapeutic agents. Aim: The present study was aimed at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130114