Cola hispida Brenan & Keay (Sterculiaceae), a West African plant used in Nigerian Ethnomedicine for pain and inflammation, was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in Wistar rats. The methanol leaf extract (CHME) and its n-hexane (CHHF), ethyl acetate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4347
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through blood and body fluid. The infection causes acute or chronic liver diseases that is a global public health concern. An estimated 257.5 million people are chronically infected worldwide in 2022 with 1.2 million new infectio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4346
Methamphetamine, a potent central nervous system stimulant, is associated with addiction and neurotoxicity. In contrast, Ginkgo biloba, a widely used traditional herbal remedy, is reputed for its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cognitive-enhancing properties...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4345
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a common anionic surfactant and emulsifier used in pharmaceuticals and household products. While SLS enhances the solubility of poorly soluble drugs, it may cause significant adverse effects, including skin irritation, damage to biological membranes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4344
Esther Owusu-Takyi, Francis K. Larle, Rachael Nyarko, Habib Mahama, Faustina E. Akpablie, Mary P. Dwomoh, Silas Y. Ndianwu, Mariam G. Seidu, Clement N. Zuuri, Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Mumuni Alaru, Moses P.T. Ofoe, Ali Mavis, Rabiatu Toure, Mohammed A. Kojo & David Adugbire·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2025
Introduction: Self-medication is a growing global public health concern, contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), treatment failure, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the vulnerability of young people to self-medication, there is limited research focusing on their kn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4343
Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a leading cause of hospital readmission, yet nearly half of the cases have an unknown etiology. Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency, a globally prevalent condition, may be a significant modifiable risk factor for this co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3342
HIV infection continues to pose a substantial global health threat, with Sub-Saharan Africa especially Nigeria experiencing disproportionately high disease burden. Although Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has significantly enhanced outcomes for people living with HIV, questions rema...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3341
In postmenopausal women, a substantial decrease in circulating estrogen levels has been strongly associated with an increased risk of cognitive dysfunction. Both clinical and preclinical studies have demonstrated that estrogen positively affects synaptic plasticity, hippocampal n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3340
Background: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is widely used in detecting prostate disorders, though its specificity is limited. Emerging evidence suggests that dyslipidemia and atherogenic indices may influence PSA levels and potentially aid in assessing prostatic risk. Aim: This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3339
Introduction: Clitoria ternatea, a medicinal plant, has been traditionally used for its various therapeutic properties, including antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. The present study aimed to evaluate the antifungal potential of Clitoria ternatea seed extract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3337
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection increases the risk of cervical lesions due to immune suppression. In Nigeria, where HIV remains prevalent, characterizing these lesions can guide targeted screening strategies. Objective: To characterize cervical lesions am...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3338
Background: Infertility is a reproductive health issue affecting millions of couples worldwide, with women experiencing delayed childbirth into their late 30s. Methods: This study measured levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and progesterone (PRG) in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3335
Ifeanyi Ignatius. Adonu, Nkiru Joy Okwerekwu, Tochukwu Rex Eze, Christian Ikechukwu Egbe, Kingsley Chukwujindu Ezugwu, Olisaemeka Godfrey Odo, Sheila Udoka Ezeuduji & Ogochukwu Lilian Obealor·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2025
Aims: The study was embarked upon to determine knowledge, attitude and readiness of substance use prevention programs among secondary school teachers in Afikpo North and Edda south Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. It was aimed at enlightening the teachers on the need for s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3336
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent cells derived from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst, a pre-implantation stage of the early embryo. These cells possess the unique ability to differentiate into all cell types of the three germ layers—ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoder...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3334
Aims: This study investigated Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from fomites in emergency units of selected tertiary hospitals in Abuja Municipal Area, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i3332