Phytochemical Analysis of Medicinal Plants Used for the Management of Hypertension by Esan people of Edo State‚ Nigeria J.K. Mensah‚ R I. Okoli ‚1 A. A. Turay‚2 and E.A. Ogie-Odia Department of Botany 1Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Ambrose Alli University‚ P.M.B 14‚ Ekpoma‚ Nigeria Issued 01 October 2009 Abstract Hypertension is one of the principal health problems in the society and a leading cause of cardio-vascular deaths
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Adrenal gland In mammals‚ the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangular-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines‚ including cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)‚ respectively. Anatomy and function Anatomically‚ the adrenal glands are located in the retroperitoneum situated atop the kidneys‚ one on each side. They are
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CONSENSUS Practical steps to improving the management of type 1 diabetes: recommendations from the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management P. Aschner‚1 E. Horton‚2 L. A. Leiter‚3 N. Munro‚4 J. S. Skyler‚5 on behalf of the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management* Linked Comment: Del Prato et al. Int J Clin Pract 2010; 64: 295–304. SUMMARY The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) led to considerable improvements in the management of type 1 diabetes‚
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Review Article RA: Interleukin-6‚ its roles and significance in the pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition principally causing synovial joint inflammation and cartilage erosion. The pathogenesis encompasses intricate cellular and humoural manifestations‚ and vascular reactions that result in the infiltration of the synovium by white blood cells‚ of which release inflammatory mediators‚ inclusive of Interleukin-6
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Kelly Moore This assignment will critically analyse the current aspects of acute pain control in defence healthcare. The focus of this discussion will examine current methods of pain management utilised in British military trauma patients for repatriation via Aeromedical Evacuation (AE). This will include the use of Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block’s (CPNB)‚ Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and epidurals. In order to maintain confidentiality‚ all names will be replaced with pseudonyms in accordance
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Case study- Quit Smoking A young adult man met his primary care physician for the first time‚ during which his prior military history came to light. The young man recalled the anxiety he experienced when he received his military orders for deployment to Iraq. Prior to the notice of deployment‚ he smoked cigarettes only occasionally‚ maybe 1 or 2 cigarettes a day. As the time for deployment approached‚ he started smoking more cigarettes and by the time he arrived in Iraq was up to a full pack a
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DEFINITIONS OF COMMON RESEARCH-RELATED TERMS Abuse-liable: Pharmacological substances that have the potential for creating abusive dependency. Abuse-liable substances can include both illicit drugs (e.g.‚ heroine) and licit drugs (e.g. methamphetamines). Adverse Effect: An undesirable and unintended‚ although not necessarily unexpected‚ result of therapy or other intervention. Anonymity: Anonymity exists when there are no identifiers on project materials that could link the data with individual subjects
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Clinical Trials from Paper to EDC (Electronic Data Capture) Roll No 43 CLINICAL TRIALS FROM PAPER TO EDC (ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE) IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2013-2014 ROLL NO. 43 JAMNALAL BAJAJ INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies‚ Mumbai Page 1 Clinical Trials from Paper to EDC (Electronic Data Capture) Roll No 43 Acknowledgement A journey that started some three years
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1. Introduction Toxicology is defined as "the study of the adverse effects of chemical‚ physical or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem" and is based on the 16th century principle that any substance can be toxic if consumed in sufficient quantity. In a general sense‚ the toxicity of a substance could be defined as the capacity to cause injury to a living organism. [1] A highly toxic substance will damage an organism if administered in very small amounts; a substance of low toxicity
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Drug Delivery Systems METHODS IN MOLECULAR B I O L O G Ytm John M. Walker‚ Series Editor 459. Prion Protein Protocols‚ edited by Andrew F. Hill‚ 2008 458. Artificial Neural Networks: Methods and Applications‚ edited by David S. Livingstone‚ 2008 457. Membrane Trafficking‚ edited by Ales Vancura‚ 2008 456. Adipose Tissue Protocols‚ Second Edition‚ edited by Kaiping Yang‚ 2008 455. Osteoporosis‚ edited by Jennifer J. Westendorf‚ 2008 454. SARS- and Other Coronaviruses: Laboratory
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