Inhibition of -Amylase and -Glucosidase by Extracts from and .

Background: This research assessed the antidiabetic activity and phytochemical constituents of the traditionally used medicinal plants, .

Method: The leaves of both plants were subjected to cold extraction method using 70% ethanol and hot Soxhlet extraction using n-hexane, chloroform, methanol, and distilled water. The extracts were studied for their effect on glucose transport across yeast cells and inhibition of -amylase and -glucosidase enzyme activities.

Transfusion transmitted infections - a retrospective analysis from the National Blood Transfusion Service in Eritrea.

Background: The emergence of transfusion transmitted infection (TTI) especially HIV/AIDS has created a huge obstacle in ensuring blood safety. To assess the situation in Eritrea, we carried out a retrospective study of 29,501 blood donors for the prevalence of TTI's i.e.