African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Tribulus terrestris improves metronidazole-induced impaired fertility in the male mice.
Fruit extract of Tribulus terrestris (TT) bears aphrodisiac and antioxidative properties. Antimicrobial drug, metronidazole (MTZ) impairs the spermatogenic activity and fertility in males. ⋯ The fruit extract of TT may emerge as an effective herbal remedy, correcting the drug-induced fertility impairments in males.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.
For the past two decades, studies have investigated the relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight and preterm premature rupture of membranes. ⋯ Maternal periodontal disease is a potential independent risk indicator for pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and preterm birth. Periodontal assessment and therapy should form part of the preventive antenatal care provided to women in developing countries.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Substance abuse among students in selected secondary schools of an urban community of Oyo-state, South West Nigeria: implication for policy action.
Substance abuse among youths is fast becoming a global Public Health concern. ⋯ Our findings underscore an urgent need to intensify awareness against substance abuse among secondary school students in Nigeria.
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African health sciences · Sep 2018
Effect of tramadol addiction alone and its co-abuse with cannabis on urinary excretion of Copper, Zinc, and Calcium among Egyptian addicts.
The use of illicit drugs has become a worldwide health problem. Substances with the potential to be abused may have direct or indirect effects on physiologic mechanisms that lead to organ system dysfunction and diseases. ⋯ Both tramadol addiction alone or coabused with cannabis causes increased urinary excretion of calcium, indicating reabsorption dysfunction of calcium without affecting structural integrity along the nephron.