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Safety and Hypoglycaemic Properties of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Ocimum Gratissimum in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats.

ADELAIYE, Alexander (Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 2006)

The claim by Nigerian traditional herbal medicine practitioners that Ocimum gratissimum leaves have antidiabetic properties was investigated. Diabetes mellitus was induced with streptozotocin and graded doses of the aqueous ...
Histopathological and biochemical changes in the rats kidney following exposure to a pyrethroid based mosquito coil

ADELAIYE, Alexander (Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 2007-01)

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of inhaling mosquito coil smoke on the histomorphology and biochemistry of the rats’ kidney. A total of thirty (30) adult albino rats of the Wister strain were used, ...
The Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference and Blood Pressure of Postmenopausal Women in Zaria, Northern Nigeria

TORYILA, Joseph (© Maxwell Scientific Organization,, 2012-01)

Abstract: Changes in sex hormone during the menopausal transition are thought to have an important impact on weight gain. Obesity is known to be a determinant of health and disease; especially cardiovascular diseases. We ...
Dynamics of Combined Oral Contraceptive: A Study of Some Cytokines in Female Wistar Rats

TORYILA, Joseph (IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy, 2015-03)

Abstract: Oral contraceptives are a simple form of contraception used by women worldwide. The oral contraceptive is one of the greatest and most influential developments of the twentieth century. It is regarded as the ...
Effects of Aqueous Tuber Extract of Ipomea batatas on Cardiac Enzymes, Lipid Profile and Organ Weights in Wistar Rats

SHAFE, Mercy. O. (Journal of Basic and Applied Research, 2016-06-06)

Ipomea batatas (I. batatas) commonly called Sweet potato are cultivated for food in more than 100 countries; the tuber is used as food without recourse to its toxic implications. Therefore, this research was designed to ...
Effect of aqueous extract of Garcinia kola seed on isolated rabbit ileum

TORYILA, Joseph (Biomedical Science Journal, 2016-10)

Garcinia kola seed has been used locally for the treatment of many different disorders including gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhea, but its precise mechanism of action is not well investigated. In this study the ...
Role of Persea Americana and Vitamin E in Reducing the Tendency for Prostate Cancer Growth

SHAFE, Mercy. O.; ADEBAYO, Oluwafemi (UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, 2016-10-09)

Persea Americana Avocado is traditionally used for the treatment of various health problems.With its wide claim of medicinal benefits, it is imperative to determine the effectsof the extract on some biochemical parameters ...
Effects of combined oral contraceptive (Duofem) on some physiological parameters in female Wistar rats

TORYILA, Joseph (African Association of Physiological Sciences, 2018-07)

Background: Numerous studies have reported a relationship between oral contraceptives use and cardiovascular disease, altered levels of coagulation factors and thrombosis. The goal of this study was to examine the ...
Toxicological Effects of Jatropha Tanjorensis Aqueous Leaf Extract on Kidney and Liver in Wistar Rats

TORYILA, Joseph (Journal of Medical & Basic Scientific Research, 2021-02)

The leaves of are employed traditionally in the treatment of anaemia, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Many consumers of Jatropha tanjorensis leaves claim that the leaves are nutritious and it possesses nutraceutical ...
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Stigma Related to COVID-19: A 2020 survey in North-central Nigeria

SHAFE, Mercy Omoye; DANBORNO, Angela; OGBE, Susan; MALLO, Mahan; TORYILA, Joseph (Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 2021-05)

Pandemics have claimed an estimated 414 million lives from 165 AD to present, with COVID-19 pandemic killing close to 2 million people. The best counter for pandemics has been the use of vaccines, but before it is widely ...
The Effect of Acute Aerobic Exercise on Working Memory Among Female Students of Bingham University, Nigeria

ISHAKU, Sheba J.; OGBE, Susan.; DANBORNO, Angela M.; MALLO, Mahan J. (Nigerian Journal of Neuroscience, 2023-01)

Researches have showed that participation in a physical activity is associated with increased performance across a variety of tasks involving attention, cognition, and memory. The present study aimed at investigating the ...
Lycopene: A Potent Antioxidant with Multiple Health Benefits

SHAFE, Mercy Omoye (Wiley Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2024-05-20)

Lycopene is a naturally occurring carotenoid predominantly found in tomatoes and tomato-based products. Like other phytochemicals, it exhibits health bene1cial biological activities that can be exploited when it is used ...

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