Aim: The phytochemical screening, antibacterial activities and in vivo toxicity of extracts of the leaves of scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum L.) were investigated. Methods: All the analyses were carried out using standard scientific procedures using Soxhlet extraction, well-diffus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i330123
Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of methanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaves on glycemic and lipidaemic indexes of Wistar rats. Methods: Fresh plants of V. amygdalina were harvested from the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan. The leav...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i330122
This study investigated some effects of aluminium chloride on the cerebral cortex of adult Wistar rats. Aluminium chloride as one of the toxic metals has been known to be one of the major environmental pollutants across the world which has been reported in relation to Neurodegene...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i330121
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical and in vitro release properties of diazepam from tablets containing fluid bed dried and lyophilized microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) obtained from the matured fruit husks of Cocos nucifera (CN). Study Design: Method of experiment....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i330120
Moringa oleifera, popularly known as “miracle tree” belongs to the family, Moringaceae. It is a medicinal plant in which the leaves are the most nutritious part, being a significant source of vitamins and protein among others. This study was conceived and designed based on the ga...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i230119
Background: The choice of choosing right anti-microbial therapy in hospitals depends on the knowledge of local anti-microbial susceptibility profile. This retrospective study was conducted to assess the in vitro susceptibility pattern of different pathogen isolates to various ant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i230117
Aims: To investigate the mechanical and in vitro release properties of chlorpheniramine maleate (CM) tablets formulated with fluid bed dried and lyophilized microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) derived from the fruit husk of Cocos nucifera (CN). Study Design: Experimental design. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i230118
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a progressive clinical condition associated with decreased functionality of glands that produce mucus, sweat, and intestinal secretions. CF is one of the most common recessive genetic diseases that affect all ethnic groups without any known identified cure...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i230116
Aim: This study is aimed at investigating the prophylactic efficacy of combined extract of Curcuma longa and Moringa oleifera leaf against indomethacin–induced ulcer in albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: This research was carried out in Ibadan Nigeria between November 2017...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i230115
This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial effect of crude and fractionated extracts of leaves of Vernonia amygdalina against multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria isolate from wounds. The bacteria isolates obtained are: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130114
Aims: The aim of the research is to evaluate the reliability of bone resorption biomarkers called Pyridinium Crosslinks (Pyd) in the urine of the neonates as an evaluation to bone growth of the neonate, as an indicator of stunting. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130113
Introduction: Diabetes being one of the commonest non-communicable diseases worldwide has no cure. The available hypoglycemic drugs are costly, and have associated long-term side effects. M. oleifera leaves are used in many countries in Africa and Asia to treat diabetes. The stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130112
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial activities of the Honey against Ciprofloxacin on four bacterial isolates from a wound. Study Design: It is a cross sectional comparative and observational study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Us...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v7i130111
Objective: The present study was designed to check in-vitro efficacy of Antibacterial and antifungal activity of aqueous and hexane extracts of stem of Justicia gendarussa against selected bacterial and fungal strains. Justicia gendarussa, belonging to the family Acanthaceae, com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430107
Aim: The aim of this research is to study the combined effects of the ethanolic leaf extracts of Annona muricata and Artocarpus heterophyllus on the reproductive parameters of type II diabetic wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Fifty-six (56) male wistar albino rats were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430108