Written by Pakiso Moses Makhoahle
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
A full blood count is a hematology test commonly used by clinicians to screen for disorders such as anemia, infections, and bleeding. A statistical analysis of results from the two instruments used at Kimberley National Health Laboratory Service will be conducted to determine which analyzer produced the most reliable results. This will help minimize the expenses and resources spent on using both analyzers that are designed to give the same outcomes. The results of external quality control sample
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Written by Satyajit Burghate
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
Prevention is better than cure. Vaccines are one category of medicine. The purpose of vaccines is to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases. They work by boostingthe body's immune response to specific infections that can cause illness. This is an important weapon in fighting against infections that cause disease. Since they have been around for a while, vaccines have aided humanity in preventing many infectious diseases. Vaccines come in many different types, including mRNA vaccines, sub
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Written by Mahpara Tabassum
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
The prevalence rate of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Pakistan is 70% more than that in developed countries. This study aims to assess health outcomes in musculoskeletal patients and the role of pharmacists in educating patients to improve Health-Related Quality of Life through extended pharmaceutical services in community pharmacy practice. Patients(n=281) with different musculoskeletal disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and body pain from 10 different communit
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Written by Ofem Effiom Eteng
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
Endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) have an external influence that has a detrimental effect on the biological system. Morin and vanillic acid has key nephron-pharmacological effects to reduce this effect. We used a rat model to study the impact of Morin and vanillic acid on diethyl phthalate (DEP) and bisphenol S (BPS)- induced nephrotoxicity. After twenty-one days of DEP (50 mg/kg) and BPS (200 mg/kg) exposure and treatment with Morin and vanillic acid (25 and 25 mg/kg), samples were taken fo
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Written by Probin Kr Roy
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
Silver and various non-antibiotic alternative therapies were not utilized after the discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics. However, recently silver has gained substantial recognition due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains and its limited propensity to develop resistance. Studies have suggested that Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) prepared by green synthesis have superior wound-healing properties compared to conventional AgNPs despite the latter having improved mechanical properties
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Written by Grace Ime Ekpo
Published in Vol 2 Issue 1, 2023
Chemical toxicants are hazardous compounds that can cause oxidative processes that lead to detrimental metabolites for human health when inhaled, consumed, or come into touch with the surface of the skin. Quercetin and hesperidin's effects on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity were examined using a rat model. After being exposed to CCL4 (0.5 mg/kg), rats were gavaged with quercetin and hesperidin (2.4, 2.4, and 1.4 mg/kg each) for twenty-one days. To assess several biochemica
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