Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Moringa oleifera on Pathogenic Bacteria

Authors Ogah James Ode Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos Osundare Folakemi Abiodun Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Science, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpr.v5i11.2658 Abstract The use of higher plants and their extracts to treat infections is an old practice in traditional African medicine. However, … Read more

Perception of different teaching aids by the final year MBBS students in a Medical College

Authors Mohan Kumar H Professor & HOD, Dept of Ophthalmology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore Geethanjali B. S. Sapthagiri Institute of Medical science & Research Centre, Bangalore DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v6i11.2689 Abstract Introduction: Time to time evaluation of medical curriculum by experts is the routine practice in medical education. However the students perception and opinion about … Read more

Alterations in haematological parameters among workers of fuel stations in White Nile State, Sudan

Authors Abozer Elderdery Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Aljouf University, Ahmed M Elnour Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of El Imam El Mahdi Nada Y Ali Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of El Imam El Mahdi Abeer A Elsaken Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University … Read more

Antioxidant activity of Curculigoside, a phenolic glucoside from Curculigo orchioides Gaertn

Authors Vishnu Priya Murali Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized by The University of Calicut) Amala Nagar, Thrissur – 680555 Kerala Girija Kuttan Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized centre of The University of Calicut) Amala Nagar, Thrissur – 680555 Kerala India DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpr.v5i11.2719 Keywords: Bicycle ergo meter (Martin), E.C.G., VO2 max Abstract Background: Curculigoside is phenolic … Read more

Exploration of possible mechanisms for anti-inflammatory activity of Ipomoea aquatica Forsk. (Convolvulaceae)

Authors Mital N. Manvar PhD Scholar, School of Pharmacy, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India and Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Atmiya Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkot, Gujarat T. R. Desai Dean and Director, Faculty of Pharmacy, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpp.v5i5.2675 Abstract Currently used steroidal and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have severe side effects. These … Read more

An in-vitro studies on green synthesis of gold nanoparticles against pathogens and cancer cells

Authors V. Ramesh School of Enzymology and Environmental Toxicology, P.G and Research Department of Zoology, Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai-620 021,Tamil Nadu A. Armash Department of Microbiology, M.I.E.T. Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli – 620 007, Tamil Nadu DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpr.v5i10.2708 Keywords: Metallo-beta lactamase, Pseudomonas Abstract Nanotechnology is a most promising field for generating new applications in … Read more

A scientific appraisal on hirudotherapy- an evolution in life style disorders

Authors Shikha Nayak Department of Shalya-Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302002 Hemantha Kumar P. Department of Shalya-Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302002 DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpr.v5i10.2572 Abstract Introduction : Hirudotherapy is a treatment with using of medicinal leech. This kind of therapy is known from the time of extreme antiquity and is still alive nowadays. … Read more

Antimicrobial drugs usage in a tertiary care hospital –A descriptive study

Priestly Vivekkumar, A. Aswin, Balaji Arumugam, D. Jeyakumari, S. Kandasamy, R. Nandini   Abstract   Background: Emergence of resistant organisms is alarmingly high all over the world. Irrational and inappropriate prescription of antimicrobials is the major contributing factor for developing drug resistance in addition to poor patient compliance. It is the high time to create … Read more

Papillomavirus: Viral vectors in the gene therapy and new therapeutic targets

Authors Rachel Siqueira de Queiroz Simoes Laboratory of Morphologyand Viral Morphogenesis, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Ortrud Monika Barth Laboratory of Morphologyand Viral Morphogenesis, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro, RJ DOI: https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v6i10.2555 Abstract Epitheliotropic and mucosotropic … Read more

Implementing Standardised Rhodes Index to measure the Efficacy of ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) in pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting

Asha P Dass, Navin Satyanarayan, Sandhiya Rajappan   Abstract   Background: To estimate the efficacy of ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) in pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting. Methods: A total of 30 women with pregnancy of 4-16 weeks, suffering from nausea and vomiting were included in this study (n=30). Subjects were given ginger extract 250 mg, … Read more