Positioning errors in periapical radiography, particularly cone cut and beam misalignment, remain recurrent technical problems that may compromise image adequacy, increase repeat exposure, and reduce the reliability of radiographic interpretation. Although operator training and c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3403
This study evaluated the effects of Azadirachta indica leaf extract on body weight and pancreatic insulin and glucagon gene expression in streptozotocin-induced hyperglycaemic male Wistar rats. Thirty-five adult male Wistar rats were assigned to five groups of seven animals each:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3402
Aims: The study aims to compare the antibacterial performance of nanochitosan-functionalised polylactic acid (PLA) monofilament suture formulations and to determine whether surface coating provides a more favourable preliminary profile than bulk blending for potential intraoral w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3401
Chukwuebuka Stanley ELEMUO, Kamsiyochukwu Olivia MBONU, Chikodili Adolphus MBAH, Amarachukwu Ndubuisi Ofoego, Chinecherem Rosemary OKEKE, Nora Makuochukwu AGU, EZEAGU, Darlington Kenechukwu & Uzozie Chikere Ofoego·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2026
Background: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a commonly used flavour enhancer associated experimentally with oxidative stress and organ injury at high doses. This study evaluated the modulatory effects of an ethanolic leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis on MSG-induced biochemical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3400
Background: Hypertension is associated with renal morbidity, and serum urea and creatinine remain commonly used biochemical markers for routine assessment of renal function, particularly in settings where advanced renal investigations may be limited. This study assessed demograph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3399
Background: Women are among the most vulnerable populations affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. A Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS report revealed that women accounted for 53% of all people living with HIV globally as of 2024. And one of the structural factors...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3398
Public health is greatly impacted by peptic ulcer disease, a chronic illness marked by sores in the lower oesophagus, duodenum, or stomach. In ethnomedicine, Chromolaena odorata has long been used to treat ulcers. The study evaluated the anti-ulcer properties of the methanol extr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3397
Background: Female medical students are exposed to high academic stress, irregular sleep, and variable dietary habits, which may affect hormonal balance and menstrual health. This study examines the relationship between diet, sleep patterns, and menstrual cycle characteristics in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3396
Background: Burnout is a major occupational problem among nurses, characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment, with negative consequences for both healthcare workers and patient care. Aims: This systematic review and meta-analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3395
Background: Medical emergencies are highly time-sensitive events in which delays in recognition, dispatch, transport, triage, escalation, and definitive treatment can alter survival, complications, and length of stay. Aim: This systematic review synthesised contemporary evidence...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i3394