Drug repurposing has emerged as a promising strategy in the rapid development of effective therapeutics for COVID-19. This approach leverages existing medications, previously approved for other indications, to target the pathophysiological mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Seve...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12728
Background: Several factors on melasma etiopathogenesis have been suggested, yet the exact pathophysiology of melasma is uncertain. However, controversial results exist now on Zn and Cu in serum of melasma patients. Objectives: This study was done to measure the serum level of Z...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i12727
Introduction: Hospital effluents are one of the main sources of dissemination of pharmaceutical residues in hydro system. Worldwide, analyses of these effluents have revealed the presence of various pharmaceuticals. Very few studies assessing the contamination of solid matrices b...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11726
Oluwatosin Sunday Afolayan, Onyeka Milicent Asumah, Evaristus Jideofor Ugboma, Lucy Mamuyovwi Basikoro, Chukwuemeka Chidindu Njoku, Mbanefo Chukwuewenite Uyanwune, Victor Chidiebube Dim, Deborah Okon, Sulaimon Olajuwon Abdul, Gabriel Ezenri & Samuel Chiweike Monye·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) pose significant health challenges globally and are responsible for a considerable proportion of hospital admissions and healthcare costs. Among non-allied health foreign students at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) i...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11725
Background and Aim: Sepsis is a well-recognized healthcare issue worldwide. Despite research, the ability to positively influence outcome remains limited. Newer evidences have pointed that using adsorption of cytokines is beneficial during endotoxemia and sepsis. Therefore, this...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11723
The therapeutic potential of methanolic stem extracts of Costus afer was investigated to evaluate their effects on serum uric acid, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels, which are the key biomarkers associated with inflammatory and metabolic disorders like gouty arthritis. Qualitative and quan...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11724
The Ecstasy pill sold with the trade name ‘molly’ which has 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as the active component, is one of the most popular recreational drugs in parts of Africa. This study was carried out to determine the histomorphological effects of molly on the h...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11722
Natural products have long been a significant source of structurally diverse and biologically active compounds, making them important for anticancer drug development. Taxol, a natural product isolated from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, is used to treat some cancers; Vincristi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i11721
Oluwole Temitayo O., Okunbor Hilary N., Okangba Chika C., Otaigbe Idemudia I., Nwadike Victor U., Tayo Babatunde, Shonekan Opeyemi. A., Akeredolu Abosede Abolanle, Omeonu Azubuike C., Opabola Tolulope E., Owolabi Hamida A., Onu Nneoma E., Nat-Nwakpuda Chimzurum L., Ephraim Ogemdinakachi E, Ayinde Kehinde A., Eneji Ukan E. & Elikwu Charles J.·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Background: Body piercing is an increasingly common practice globally. This practice is associated with several health concerns which vary from tissue trauma, allergic reactions, keloids, and infections which can range from local to systemic and transmission of blood-borne infect...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i10719
ArinzeAnthonyOnwuegbuna, UgochukwuAnthony Eze, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka AkujuobiChianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Anthonia Udeaja, Christiana Onyinye Ubaka, Ogugua Ndubisi Okonkwo, George Uchenna Eleje & Charles Chukwudi Uzozie·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2024
Purpose: To determine the role of faith leaders towards reducing glaucoma blindness in Africa. Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted among faith-based leaders in Anambra state. A pretested self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was distrib...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i10720