The antifungal activities of fractions of the leaf extract of Mitracarpus vilosus were evaluated in comparison with some standard antifungal drugs (ketoconazole, clotrimazole, fluconazole, nystatin and tioconazole), ...

In quest to ameliorate the issues of recurring incidences of multidrug-resistant organisms and over-exploration of plants, researchers have delved into researches involving endosymbiotic microorganisms, known as endophytes. ...

Malaria is a global threat affecting majorly the African continent with Nigeria having the highest burden of deaths from the disease. Prophylactic measures in addition to curative treatments are strategies used for eradication ...

ABSTRACT omato is a widely consumed fruit, eaten in both raw and processed forms. It is rich in vitamins which are vital nutrients in man. This study investigates the microbes associated with the deterioration ...

Antibiotic resistance has become a significant public health problem; thus, it is highly essential that new antibiotics continue to be developed. Recently, studies have been carried out to ascertain the ...

A final year student of Agricultural extension was in heat of preparation for sessional examinations when a bout of fever unexpectedly unnerved him. Throughout the night he shivered ceaselessly like a hunch of seed being ...

Compatibility of Sorghum and Andropogon Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) with acetaminophen, ascorbic acid and metronidazole was examined using FTIR. Tablet characteristics of the binary blends were studied. Drug-excipient ...

Rational use of medicines is a concept developed to facilitate the provision of safe medicines and quality healthcare. Key elements include rational prescribing, dispensing and use of medicines. Understanding prescribing ...

The influence of Silicified Microcystalline Cellulose on the powder, compaction and tableting properties of metronidazole was investigated. The study employed a medium grade of Silicifed Microcystalline Cellulose, commercially ...

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that the toxicity data of a traditional medicine (TM) product that has been in use for 20 years or more without untoward effects should be determined, as the first ...