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QSAR Study of Nickel-Schiff Base Complexes as Anti-bacterial Agents against Staphylococcus aureus

J. P. Ameji, A. Uzairu & S. O. Idris · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aim: To develop good and rational Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR) mathematical models that can predict to a significant accuracy the anti-Staphylococcus aureus Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Ni-Schiff base complexes. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/20379

Review of Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Profile of Stereospermum kunthianum

J. J. Oloche, F. Okwuasaba & G. O. Obochi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: The review is directed at the phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological activities of the medicinal plant Stereospermum kunthianum, Cham, (Bignoniaceae) widely distributed in the Guinean-savannah. Results: A survey of previous scientific publications and available li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/21743

Acute and Sub-acute Toxicity of HRT 123 Polyherbal Formula

Kakjing D. Falang, Mary O. Uguru & Jurbe G. Gotep · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Plant based drugs (single or multi-component formulations) have been used in managing many health conditions worldwide. One such formulation is the herbal formula HRT 123 which is being used in managing conditions involving immunosuppression, HIV/AIDs and other infectious disease...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/16877

A Review on Barleria prionitis: Its Pharmacognosy, Phytochemicals and Traditional Use

Sattya Narayan Talukdar, Md. Bokhtiar Rahman & Sudip Paul · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Barleria prionitis, belonging to Acanthaceae family, is a small spiny shrub, normally familiar as “porcupine flower” with a number of vernacular names. It is an indigenous plant of South Asia and certain regions of Africa. The therapeutical use of its flower, root, stem, leaf and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/20551

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Misuse among Newly Diagnosed and Resurged Peptic Ulcer Patients in Maiduguri-City, Nigeria

John David Ohieku & Thlama Stephen Jasini · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background: Many patients are often unaware of the risks posed by indiscriminate use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in aggravating peptic ulcer disease (PUD) related discomfort or delaying its healing. Aim: The objectives of the study are to investigate the ext...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19213

Comparative Study on Efficacy of Intrathecal Injection Midazolam (2 mg) Versus Injection Metoclopramide IV in Prevention or Reduction of Nausea and Vomiting in Women during Caesarean Delivery under Spinal Anaesthesia

Vijay Jalaki, Pavan P. Havaldar & Shaik Hussain Saheb · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background: Nausea and vomiting after spinal anaesthesia in caesarean are frequent causing distress to the patient and surgeon. To diminish the incidence various pharmacological agents were used with their limitations. This study compares intrathecal midazolam with intravenous me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19747

Facial Edema that Develops with Olanzapine

Sevda Korkmaz, S. Baykara, Ömer Özer & Filiz Özsoy · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug that has been approved for use in the treatment of primarily schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and various other psychiatric disorders. Olanzapine use could cause peripheral edema in 3% of the patients. There are cases in the literatu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/20492

Molecular Identity and Antimicrobial Profile of Trametes species Collected from the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

S. I. Awala & V. O. Oyetayo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: The present study investigated the identity, antimicrobial, and secondary metabolites profile of Trametes species collected from forest near the Teaching and Research farm of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State. Methodology: The Internal Transcrib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/20059

Investigating Associations between Parent Support Groups and Integrated Outreach Services for Maternal and Infant Survival: Experiences from a Project in Northern Uganda

Gloria K. Seruwagi, Richard Muhumuza, Geoffrey Babughirana, Anita Komukama & Andrew Tumuhameho · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background:  Globally various interventions have been undertaken to reduce maternal and child mortality rates. In low-income countries, outreach services are used systematically to deliver immunization and other health services to individuals with limited access to health facilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19956

Multiple Thyroid Ectopia with a Normally Located Tyroid: Can It be a Hereditary Disorder?

Ni̇lgün Kanlıoğlu Kuman, Serdar Şen & İbrahim Meteoğlu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Heterotopic thyroid tissue - also called as ectopic thyroid - is a rare developmental anomaly. Above all, multiple ectopic thyroid glands including an intrapulmunary one are extremely rare. A fourty seven years old female patient has been admitted to our clinic with a 12 mm pulmo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19608

Pilot Study of Photoallergic Reactions to UV Filters among Dental Professionals

Maya Lyapina, Maria Dencheva, Assya Krasteva, Mariana Tzekova, Mariela Deliverska & Angelina Kisselova · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: To evaluate if there are photoallergic reactions to selected UV filters among dental professionals (dentists, nurses and attendants) and dental patients. Study Design: In the study were included dental professionals, occupationally exposed to UV-filters containing dental ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19036

The Outcomes of Urethroplasty for Hypospadias Repair in M. Djamil Hospital, Padang, Indonesia

Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Yevri Zulfiqar & Alvarino . · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background: Hypospadias is believed to result from arrested penile development, leaving a proximal urethral meatus. It has challenged generations of reconstructive surgeons trying to extend the urethra with the goal of restoring as normal function and appearance as possible. It i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19251

Bioactivity and Phytochemical Screening of Nigerian Medicinal Plants Growing in Ondo and Ekiti State against Bacterial Isolates from Pediatrics Hospital

Osuntokun Oludare Temitope · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

The Aqueous, ethanol, hexane and ethyl acetate extracts of the leaves, bark and roots of Acacia albida, Anchomanes difformis, Boscia senegalensis, Bridelia ferruginea, Ficus ingens, Indigofera arrecta and Moringa oleifera were tested for possible source of antibacterial activitie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/18805

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Unripe Seeds of Carica papaya on Four Hematological Parameters of Salmonella-Induce Enteric Fever in Wistar Rats

Emudainohwo Joseph Oghenebrorhie Tedwins, Moke Emuesiri Goodies & Erhirhie Earnest Oghenesuvwe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: The study evaluates the effect of aqueous extract of the seeds of unripe Carica papaya on the haematological parameters of Salmonella typhi-induced enteric fever in Wistar rats. Methodology: Enteric fever was induced in Swiss albino Wistar rats by intra-peritoneally inocula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/19313