Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2015)
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Critical Analysis of Human Gene Patenting
Abstract: Abstract:Patents are given for any inventions, whether products or processes, in all fields of technology, provided that they are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. A gene patent is a form of intellectual property given for a specific isolated gene or sequence that has been altered or which occurs naturally and also the processes and methods for obtaining and using it, or any combination of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Evaluation of Antipyretic Activity of Olax Scandens (Roxb.) Stem Bark
Abstract: Abstract:Traditionally, the decoction of Olax scandens (Roxb.) stem bark is used to cure fever and cough. The present experimental study was carried out to evaluate the antipyretic activity of stem bark of Olax scandens (Roxb.) on experimental animals. Brewer’s yeast was used as a pyrogen in Wistar strain albino rats for inducing pyrexia. The stem bark powder, at a dose of 540 mg/kg body weight of rat was suspended in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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The Beneficial Effects of Short-term Therapy of Antidepressants on the Electrocardiograph Records in Patients Presented with Depression
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Abstract:Drugs that are used in the psychiatric clinics or inpatients may interfere with the electrical activity of the heart and in certain circumstances may induce fatal cardiac arrhythmias. This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of short-term antidepressants compounds on the ECG records using the prolongation of QTc and JTc intervals as an indication of the harmful effects of antidepressants. A total …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Emergency Contraception: Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Female University Students in South-East Ethiopia
Abstract: Abstract:Unintended pregnancy poses a major challenge to reproductive health of young adults in developing countries, many of which are performed abortion in unsafe conditions and others carry their pregnancies to term, incurring the risk of morbidity and mortality. It has been estimated that widespread use of emergency contraception may significantly reduce the number of abortion-related morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to assess awareness, knowledge, attitude and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–14 Read article