Some of the widely used plants for the treatment of eye diseases, especially animals, include Lepidium sativium and Rumex nervosus. Therefore, the phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of the crude extracts of the seeds L. sativium and leaves of R. nervosus were in...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45664
Background: The emergence and spread of resistance related to the irrational use of antibiotics is a major global public health problem. The aim of this study was to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards use of unprescribed drugs among adults in a selected city of Soma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45725
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterised by delusions, disorganised thought and speech, hallucinations, blunted affect and reduced motivation among other clinical manifestations. Antipsychotic medications have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing symptoms...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/40478
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that is associated with insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Its development is directly connected with not only carbohydrate metabolism but also primarily on lipid metabolism. Oral hypoglycemic agents have be...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45396
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents has been found to be common in developing countries where antibiotics are prescribed without indications and sometimes without bacteriological basis. This study evaluated the use of parenteral antibiotics at a general surgical...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/45290
Introduction: In recent time, high incidence of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics has increased the focus and demand for medicinal plants. Moringa oleifera is among such herbs with high demand that have served as sources of therapy to both man and animal. Aim: The aim o...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/24700
Introduction: The incidence of waterborne diseases is still on the increase among rural dwellers in the developing countries. The States owned centralized water systems are usually limited mostly to some major parts of the urban areas and other larger communities. Aim: The presen...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/24701
Background: Energy Drink are drugs or beverage which is purported to boost mental or physical energy. The energy in these drinks is derived through a choice of stimulants, vitamins and herbal supplements the manufacturer has combined. Different brands of energy drinks are current...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/12950
Aim: To investigate the effect of time of collection on the antioxidants values of mistletoes (Viscum album) grown on orange tree. Methods: Aqueous leaves extracts of different time of harvest of Viscum album were prepared and standard methods were used to determine quantitativel...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/44316
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the antagonistic activities of Brevibacillus brevis and Pseudomonas chlororaphis isolated from Rattus norvegicus (Brown rat) nest against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from the brown rat’s foot-path soil sample and also...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/43440
Objectives: To determine the incidence and severity of adverse drug reactions among hospitalized patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital using the trigger tool method. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting: The study was conducted in Nnamdi Azikiwe University...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/40970
Aim: Increase in blood glucose level has been associated with beta cells destruction which is enhanced by lipid peroxidation and hepatocellular damage. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of oral administration of theophylline on Liver enzymes (ALT, AST and A...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/44203
Background: Fructose constituting an important part of human diet, was reported to facilitate fat depositing in the abdominal region in case of excessive consumption, therefore increasing the risk of chronic illness more rapidly than expected, and inducing development of various...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/44823
Aims: The study aims to determine the antibacterial efficacy of Prunella vulgaris plant produced by micropropagation method. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out during May and June 2018 at Kütahya Dumlupınar University Biotechnology Laboratory and Manisa Celal...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/43626
Background: Drug interactions continue to be an important cause of adverse effects, especially with cardiovascular drugs. Objective: This cross-sectional observational study aimed to recognize the frequency of potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) using three electronic knowle...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/44526