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Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Khat (Catha edulis forsk) on Prefrontal Cortex Oxidative Markers and Hematological Profile of Wistar Rats
(Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 2021)Aim: This study evaluated the effect of ethanol leaf extract of Catha edulis on the prefrontal cortex oxidative markers and hematological profile of Wistar rats. Study Design: The study design was experimental. Place ... -
Effect of high-dose rifampicin on efavirenz pharmacokinetics: drug–drug interaction randomized trial
(Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 2020-01)Background: High-dose rifampicin is considered to shorten anti-TB treatment duration but its effect on antiretroviral metabolism is unknown. Objectives: To assess the effect of doubling the rifampicin dose (to 20 mg/kg/day, ... -
Effects of aqueous root bark extract of Citropsis articulata (Swingle & Kellerman) on sexual function in male rats
(Academic Journals, 2014-11-11)About 80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicine for the treatment of various health conditions. Erectile dysfunction is one of the conditions commonly treated using traditional herbs on large scale. In this ... -
Effects of Commercial Boifertilizers on Growth and Yield of Antimalarial Compounds of Artemi sia Annua
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2023)Introduction: Artemisia annua is a medicinal plant grown by Ugandan farmers in Kabale and Kabarole. It is particularly used in preparation of antimalarial herbal teas used to control and prevent malaria. The content of ... -
Effects of Physalis peruviana L. (leaf crude extracts) on blood glucose and functional biomarkers in streptozotocin-nicotinamide-induced diabetic rats
(Die Pharmazie-An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024)Promoting antidiabetic phytomedicines necessitates evidence-based preclinical investigations, particularly in animal models. The present study investigated the validity of using the streptozotocin-nicotinamide-induced type ... -
Efficacy and safety of cinnamon in type 2 diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes patients: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
(Elsevier, 2019-08-16)ntroduction: Cinnamon has been used as a dietary component and in the management of diabetes mellitus. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized evidence on the efficacy of cinnamon for the treatment of type 2 ... -
The efficacy and safety of Momordica charantia L. in animal models of type 2 diabetes mellitus; A systematic review and meta-analysis
(BioRxiv, 2019-06-24)Background: Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae) has been used to control hyperglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Asia, South America, and Africa for decades. However, a meta-analysis of clinical trials ... -
Efficacy of Commercially Used Antibacterial Agents against Oral Bacteria Associated with HIV/AIDS Patients in South Western Uganda
(British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2017-05)Aims: This was to determine efficacy and resistance profiles against commonly used commercial antibacterial agents in Uganda in the management of oral pathogens in HIV/AIDS patients. Study Design: This was an experimental ... -
An Ethics-based Approach to Global Health Research Part 2: Strategies for Overcoming Logistic and Implementation Challenges
(Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2020)With the growth of global pharmacy partnerships and collaborative research, particularly between high-income countries and low- or middle-income countries, it is necessary to establish best practices for fair and ethical ... -
Ethno medical knowledge and traditional use of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. for malaria among local communities in Jubek State of South Sudan: A cross-sectional survey
(Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2009)Ethnopharmacological relevance: The recognized challenges to access conventional antimalarial medicines could have contributed to the extensive use of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. (Aristolochiaceae) to manage malaria in ... -
Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in Breast Cancer Treatment by Traditional Health Practitioners in Central Uganda
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023)Purpose: The study aimed to document the existing knowledge and practices related to breast cancer recognition and treatment using medicinal plants by traditional health practitioners in Central Uganda. Methods: This ... -
Ethnomedical uses, chemical constituents, and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.: extensive overview
(Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021)Background: The Chenopodium genus is a plant family widely spread worldwide that includes various plant species reputed to possess several medicinal virtues in folk medicines. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is among the most ... -
Ethnotherapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Composition of Physalis peruviana L.: An Overview
(The Scientific World Journal, 2021)Background: Plant-derived medicines are widespread and continue to increase in traditional and modern medicine, especially in developing countries. Physalis peruviana L. is among the most used plants in conventional ... -
Evaluating the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of SupportMoms-Uganda, an mHealth-Based Patient-Centered Social Support Intervention to Improve the Use of Maternity Services Among Pregnant Women in Rural Southwestern Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial
(JMIR Formative Research, 2023)Background: SMS text messaging and other mobile health (mHealth) interventions may improve knowledge transfer, strengthen access to social support (SS), and promote positive health behaviors among women in the perinatal ... -
Evaluation of Cafeteria Diet in Experimental Animal with Plant Extract of Calotropis procera for Obesity Parameter
(Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 2022)The function of obesity in an insulin-resistant syndrome associated with hyper insulinemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerotic diseased illness is vital. Hunger, body weight and lipid profile investigations thus ... -
Evaluation of catechin, lupeol, and betulinic acid as markers for the chromatographic quality Control of Albizia coriaria raw materials; an experimental study
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2023)Albizia coriaria stembark is among the most common raw materials used to manufacture herbal products in Uganda. While the plant material is sourced from the wild, there are neither monographs nor chemical analytical methods ... -
Evaluation of the Acute and Sub-chronic Toxicities of the Methanolic Stem Bark Extract of Spathodea campanulata (P. Beauv.) Bignoniacea
(British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2016)Spathodea campanulata (P. Beauv.)Bignoniacea is widely used in Ugandan traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to carry out the acute and sub-chronic toxicity profile of its methanolic stem bark extract (SCE). A ... -
Evaluation of the adverse effects of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2021)Safety of medicinal plants/products is one of the major areas that require more attention because of the high rate at which consumers use medicinal plants/products due to their availability and accessibility. Dracaena ... -
Factors Affecting the Use of Nutri-Medicinal Plants by Pregnant Women in Kyeizooba, Bushenyi District Western Uganda
(Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products, 2020)The use of nutri-medicinal plants is widely spread in the treatment of several ailments among pregnant women worldwide. In Uganda, different medicinal plants are used by pregnant women for treatment of different ailments. ... -
Factors Associated With Non-Adherence To Antidiabetic Medication Among Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda
(Research square, 2021)Background: Non–adherence is a major concern in treatment of diabetes mellitus and undermines the goals of treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of non-adherence and its contributing factors ...