Research Article: Recent submissions
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Preliminary phytochemical investigation on Mama powder — an approved herbal antimalarial in Nigeria
(Am J Ethnomed, 2018)Malaria is an endemic disease in Africa where one out of four mortalities is reported regularly. Despite the discovery of artemisinin-combination therapy (ACT), high mortality rate persists due to chloroquine-resistant ... -
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 ... -
A review for selecting medicinal plants commonly used for malaria in Uganda
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2020)The menace of current cases of parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs, non- availability and accessibility, and the high costs of pharmaceutical products contribute to the high rate of medicinal plants consumption in ... -
Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Kampala (Uganda) Drinking Water
(Journal of Food Research, 2022)Levels of aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc in tap water, groundwater-fed protected spring and bottled water were determined. The cancer and non-cancer risks ... -
Provisional Classification of Wild Edible Fruits Based on their Nutrient Profiles
(Acta Scientific NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, 2023)Nutritional analyses of food have mainly focused on determining the nutritional composition. Few concentrate on their nutritional value. This study provisionally classified ten wild edible fruits (WEF) growing in the Teso ... -
Confronting the complexities of antimicrobial management for Staphyloccous aureus causing bovine mastitis: an innovative paradigm
(Irish Veterinary Journal, 2024)Globally, Mastitis is a disease commonly affecting dairy cattle which leads to the use of antimicrobials. The majority of mastitis etiological agents are bacterial pathogens and Staphylococcus aureus is the predominant ... -
Drug-related problems and associated factors among patients with kidney dysfunction at a tertiary hospital in southwestern Uganda: a prospective observational study
(BMC nephrology, 2023)Background: Kidney dysfunction is a common, progressive condition that is increasingly becoming a global public health issue. Because the kidneys are the major route for drug excretion, impaired renal function can change ... -
Development and Validation of ‘Prediction of Adverse Drug Reactions in Older Inpatients (PADROI)’ Risk Assessment Tool
(Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2022)Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADR) detection and prediction methods in hospitalized older adults remain imprecise. The identification of the risk factors for ADRs in this group of patients is crucial to develop ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with adverse drug reactions among heart failure patients hospitalized at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Ugand
(BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2022)Background: Adverse drug reaction (ADR) of medications remains an obstacle to achieving optimal disease outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of ADR among Heart failure (HF) patients ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Laboratory and simulated semi-field larvicidal efficacy of Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum and Tagetes patula essential oils against Anopheles gambiae
(Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, 2024)Introduction: Malaria is a vector-borne, important public health problem spread by mosquitoes in tropical regions. The use of synthetic insecticides for mosquito control has been linked to insecticide resistance and ... -
Mitigating the burden of adverse drug reactions in older inpatients: short commentary
(Aging Communications, 2022)Studies have consistently identified older age as a predictor of adverse drug reaction (ADR) and the related adverse. The safety data collected during the premarketing phase is lacking due to the omission of distinctive ... -
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: assessing the prevalence, predictors, and effectiveness of a community pharmacy based counseling interventio
(BMC Public Health, 2024)Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy is a global challenge. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the problem has persisted despite vaccine availability and decreasing infections. In Uganda, ... -
Comparative Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Methanol and Aqueous Crude Extracts of Apical leaves of Sida cuneifolia: An Ethnomedicinal Plan
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2023)Aims: This study aimed to assess and compare the yield, phytochemical compositions, and anti inflammatory properties of methanol and aqueous crude extracts derived from the Apical leaves of Sida cuneifolia. Study Design: ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with potential drug-drug interactions in prescriptions presented at private pharmacies in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda
(BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2023)Background: Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) influence the effectiveness of medication and thus determine the treatment outcomes of diseases managed with pharmacotherapy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, ... -
Self-harming behaviors and forensic systemrelated factors: an analysis of the Ontario review board database
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: In Canada, ensuring public safety, and the safety and well-being of accused individuals under the jurisdiction of the provincial review board are very important. While previous studies have reported a significant ... -
Overview of processed excipients in ocular drug delivery: Opportunities so far and bottlenecks
(Heliyon, 2023-12-23)Ocular drug delivery presents a unique set of challenges owing to the complex anatomy and physiology of the eye. Processed excipients have emerged as crucial components in overcoming these challenges and improving the ... -
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 ... -
Concomitant herbal medicine and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) use among HIV patients in Western Uganda: A cross-sectional analysis of magnitude and patterns of use, associated factors and impact on ART adherence
(AIDS Care, 2012)Use of herbal medicines among patients receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) remains by far an un characterised phenomenon in Africa and Uganda specifically. We evaluated the use of herbal medicines among patients on ART ...