African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Comparative study of antipyretic potency of extracts of morinda lucida leaves and fruits of capsicum frutescens in albino rats.
Morinda lucida leaves and fruits of Capsicum frutescens are used locally in the management of fever in Nigeria. No scientific credence has been lent to this claim. ⋯ Morinda lucida leaves and fruits of Capsicum frutescens exhibit dose-dependent antipyretic activities.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisGinger supplementation for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of ginger supplementation remains controversial for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. We conduct this meta-analysis to explore the influence of ginger supplementation versus placebo on the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. ⋯ Ginger supplementation benefits to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have an incessant out-turn on the people in every field in some or the other way. It has been reported that maximum number of deaths in the countries during this pandemic are caused due to a term called death anxiety or phobia. There are certain parameters such as anxiety, apprehension, depression which if influence a person can alter one's well-being. ⋯ The current studies that are carried out till date show an extensive impact on the psychology of the dental professionals. The following review article elaborates the importance of the same.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
What factors are associated with anaemia in pregnancy among Nigerian women? Evidence from a national survey.
Anaemia in pregnancy remains a severe public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries including Nigeria. ⋯ These findings are important for the control of anemia among pregnant Nigerian women. Women in the Northcentral and Southsouth zones are particularly at risk for anaemia in pregnancy and should receive special attention during antenatal care.
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African health sciences · Mar 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of short-term vitamin D on the antioxidant capacity following exhaustive aerobic exercise.
Exhaustive Aerobic Exercise (EAE) increases the production of free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. One of the most effective approaches to reduce EAE-induced oxidative stress is antioxidant supplementation. ⋯ Finally, short-term Vit D supplementation could be recommended to non-athlete men deciding to participate in EAE to prevent oxidative damage.