Objective: With the decline of the bodily function, the elderly increased polypharmacy frequency. The results lead to the danger for duplicate drug and drug interactions (DDIs). This study aims to analyze the effect of DDIs of the elderly in Taiwan. Methods: The association rules...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25319
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) has been recognized as a relish additive that adversely affects liver function's parameters. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of MSG on the liver enzyme markers, lipid profile and antioxidant system and also speculated the ameliorating ef...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24196
In this study, aqueous stem bark extract of Khaya senegalensis (ASBEKS) was administered to hyperlipidemic rats to evaluate its effects on lipid parameters. Fifty (50) albino rats were divided into five groups (I, II, III, IV and V) of ten rats each. Group I served as normal cont...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25500
Aims: This study investigated the effect of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) on hepatic biomarkers in the management of pre-eclampsia in Osun State, Nigeria. This was with a view to providing scientific support for the use of MgSO4 in the management of pre-eclampsia, and also to invest...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24780
Aim: To examine the antimicrobial activity and evaluate the anti-mycobacterial potency of Pulicaria crispa and Scoparia dulcis whole plant extracts in solvents of different polarities (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Study Design: Assessing the anti-microbial and anti-Mycob...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25199
Aim: Different parts of Pseudocedrela kotschyi have been widely used by traditional healers for treatment of various illnesses, many of which have been scientifically scrutinized. However, this study aimed at evaluating anti-oxidative and hepato-protective potentials of its aqueo...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25194
Background: The pathogenesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) linked to chronic diseases such as typhoid fever has warranted the intensive search for plants with antioxidant properties. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the in vivo antioxidant activities...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24949
In the modern era of pharmaceutical research much attention has been focussed on patients’ health in terms of therapeutic efficacy and safety. The tradition of prescribing medication at evenly spaced time intervals throughout the day, in an attempt to maintain constant drug level...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/23624
Aim: We report a case of schwannoma arising from the middle trunk of the right brachial plexus and presented with radiating pain down to lower arm. The patient developed temporary neurological deficit after surgery. Presentation of Case: A 30- year old patient presented with hist...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24527
Medical errors overwhelm the healthcare environment worldwide. Aim: Identify correlates of the healthcare workers’ attitude toward medical errors prevention within the health facility environment. Methods: Healthcare providers from selected private health organizations in greater...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24848
Aim: To investigate the antihyperglycemic effect of phloretin on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Diabetes mellitus was induced in adult male albino rats of Wistar strain weight ranges between 180-200 g by intraperitoneal administration of streptozotoc...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24114
Background: Several studies have proven that despite the availability of quite a number of novel pain management techniques and medications, optimal perioperative pain control still remains a great challenge. Therefore, this suggests that no effort should be spared towards findin...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25018
Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate, comparatively, the anti-oxidant and anti-bacteria properties of the mixture and the individual plants to ascertain if there is need for the continuous use of the herbal mixture as a contraceptive therapy. Methods: The sta...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24422
Background: Visual impairment due to refractive errors (RE) is one of the most common problems worldwide. Uncorrected refractive errors pose a considerable impact on student’s learning, academic achievement and by extension employability. Education and near-work are both strongly...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24633
Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and to determine the characteristics of rheumatoid patients with thyroid disorders. Methods: We conducted a prospective study over a six months period....
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24689