Publications by authors named "K Bassey"
Background: Lam. has bioactive phytonutrients in abundance and offers diverse health benefits. The leaves of this plant have established significance in traditional medicine and nutrition.
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- - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease leading to various organ damage, and in children, it often presents with symptoms like fever, joint pain, and skin rashes, but initial cardiac issues like large pericardial effusions are rare.
- - An 11-year-old girl was admitted with severe respiratory distress, leg swelling, and quick heart rate; imaging revealed a large pericardial effusion, leading to a procedure that drained 650ml of fluid which showed inflamed tissue but no cancerous cells.
- - She was treated with medications including corticosteroids and remains stable, highlighting the need for careful evaluation for autoimmune disorders in children presenting with significant heart-related
E. Mey. Ex Sprague (Mistletoe) is a semi-parasitic plant that grows on the branches of other trees with reported numerous biological activities.
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- * Vesicular drug delivery systems (VDDS) enhance herbal medicine delivery by improving solubility, enabling targeted action, and providing controlled release.
- * This review focuses on the potential of plant-based VDDS to protect lung function and offers innovative strategies for managing respiratory illnesses.
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- The study assesses the antioxidant activity and phytochemical composition of the Linn plant from Nigeria and South Africa, highlighting its traditional medicinal significance.
- Qualitative screening revealed various phytochemicals, including flavonoids and tannins, with the South African dichloromethane extract showing greater potential in antioxidant properties compared to the Nigerian counterpart.
- Quantitative analyses indicated that while SADCM had higher scavenging activity than NGDCM, Nigerian methanol extracts showed better antioxidant potential overall; IC values supported the findings, demonstrating varying levels of effectiveness between the extracts.