Stem bark ethanolic extract of induces caspase 9-mediated apoptosis in HeLa cells.

Background: Cervical cancer is a severe concern for women throughout the world. This percentage of cancer incidence causes sufferers to die at a high rate. It is believed that the bark of the tree contains anti-cancer compounds that inhibit cervical cancer cell growth.

Synergist effect of antiretroviral therapy adherence and viral load suppression on quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS.

Aims: This study investigated the synergistic and independent effects of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and viral load on quality of life (QoL) among people with HIV/AIDS.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 129 patients with HIV/AIDS. The WHOQOL-BREF and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale were used to measure QoL and adherence respectively.