In this study we evaluated the hepatotoxicity activity of Vitis vinifera in acetaminophen induced liver damage in rats. Five (5) Groups of rats were used for the study, Group 1 received normal saline (1ml /kg, p.o), Group ...

Aim/introduction: The use of medicinal plants has attained a commanding role in health system all over the world. Pterocarpus santalinus is a plant common in Asia and Africa has been used traditionally in management of ...

Background/Aim: The human heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. Several substances ...

The effect of cold water crude extract of stem-bark of Erythrophleum suaveolens on the activity of an isolated guinea-pig Ileum was studied. Reference drugs (Acetylcholine, Histamine, Barium Chloride, Atropine, Promethazine, ...

Background: Nurse practitioners play a vital role in wound care and management because of the prevalence of wounds in the community and hospital setting. Aims and objectives: The purpose was to identify current knowledge ...

The use of plant in treatment of human diseases is as old as man. Medicinal plants are often consumed locally without a graded dose or expected duration of use. This can precipitate unexpected side effects on the tissue, ...

Background/Aim: The liver plays an extremely important role in the body. It ensures the removal of toxins and has numerous other functions, including: Fat metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and protein metabolism. The ...

Background: Readability of package inserts (PIs) of drugs, chemicals, reagents, vaccines and similar products is yet to receive adequate attention as little or no concern is accorded to font sizes of leaflet designs ...

Background: Accurate and reliable diagnosis of HIV opportunistic infections plays a central role in effective HIV intervention programmes. Pulmonary infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV infected ...

Introduction: As a response to the anti-malarial drug resistance situation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that treatment policies for falciparum malaria in all countries experiencing resistance to monotherapies ...