Background: Fever plays an important role in causing disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance. Hyponatraemia has been thought to enhance susceptibility to seizures associated with febrile illnesses in childhood. Severe hyponatraemia and a non-significant increase in potassiu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101437
Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka, Ozuru Precious Ignochi, Elizabeth Ogunbamilla, Praise Ezinma, Elizabeth Ijiga & Stella Adeniyi·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
Peptic ulcer disease, characterized by gastric mucosal injury, is a global health concern. A major cause of this disease is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin. The present study evaluated the effects of Dairy-Based Yoghurt (DBY), Plant-Based Yoghu...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i3858
The overuse of antibiotics in food animals encourages antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and leads to drug residues entering the human food chain. This study examined antibiotic residues in broiler chickens and the biochemical effects of consuming contaminated meat on Wistar rats. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i10822
Mformoh Martha Beyang, Noumo Ngangmou Thierry, Mache Gilles André, Ejoh Richard Aba, Dobgima John F., Tatsadjieu Ngoune Leopold & Mbofung Carl Moses F·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aims: Bitter kola (Garcinia kola) is commonly consumed as a snack in many localities in Cameroon and is considered to have health properties including weight-reducing agent by many people. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of bitter kola in weight management and preventi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6718
Background: Hypertension is one of the major global health challenges with high prevalence and undesirable complications, and is a major cause of premature death worldwide. Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of juice extracted from beetroot (BR), red radis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i1974
Khalid Abbas Owish Sukar, Rihab Ibrahim Abdalla, Humeda Suekit Humeda, Ahmed Omer Alameen & Eltayeb Ibrahim Mubarak·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Aims: This study was designed to investigate the effect of Pear millet on glycaemic control and lipid profile in streptozocin diabetic rat model. Methodology: Forty healthy mature male rats were used in this study. The rats divided into 4 groups, ten rats in each and group (A) an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i330193
Background: Nigella sativa oil (NSO) has been suggested for use in several food and pharmaceutical applications due to its bioactive contents. Objectives: The present study investigated the effects of 14 µl/g body weight dosage of NSO on body weight, gut microflora and liver func...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v13i130093