The scientific community has been drawn towards natural plant resources due to the rising success rates. This work aimed to explore the phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of an ethanolic extract derived from the leaves of Buxus wallichiana Baill. which is utilized in traditional medicine in the treatment of various disease such as respiratory disorders, GI disorders and inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA growing number of probiotic-containing products are on the market, and their use is increasing. Probiotics are thought to support the health of the gut microbiota, which in turn might prevent or delay the onset of gastrointestinal tract disorders. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, autism, osteoporosis, and some immunological illnesses are among the conditions that have been shown to possibly benefit from probiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe spread of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections is a significant issue for worldwide public health. Gram-negative organisms regularly develop resistance to antibiotics, especially to β-lactam antimicrobials, which can drastically restrict the number of therapies. A third-generation cephalosporin and the non-β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor avibactam, which exhibits broad-spectrum β-lactamase inhibition , are combined to form ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Stroke is a neurological disease and a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Strokes mainly consist of two types: hemorrhage and ischemia. Stroke patients are being administered multiple drug therapy and are at risk of drug-related problems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHIV/AIDS epidemic poses an emerging threat around the world. An estimated 0.1% of people aged 15 to 49 years have been infected with HIV/AIDS in Pakistan during the last few years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA diet comprising of nutrients that would control hypertension as well as hyperlipidemia would be very beneficial over all. This study aimed to assess the effect of lyophilized beet root powder at different doses on lipid profile and hyperlipidemia model. Albino rabbits weighing 1500-2000gms were taken for both studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis national survey was aimed at measuring the access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) medicines in terms of their availability, price, and affordability in Pakistan. This was done by using the standard WHO/Health Action International (HAI) methodology. The price and availability data for 18 CVD medicines were collected from public sector hospitals (n = 40) and private sector retail pharmacies (n = 40) in eight cities of Pakistan.
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