M Sarfraz

Recent Progress for the Utilization of Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum and Phoenix dactylifera Seeds against Type 2 Diabetes

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 5: December (2015) – Special Issue on Health Sciences

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.176

Pages:

527–32

Synopsis:

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder which has become a global epidemic. About 60% of the world’s population uses traditional medicines derived from medicinal plants. In this review, turmeric, black pepper and date seeds are evaluated for their antidiabetic effects.

ABSTRACT

Background: Diabetes mellitus is an important human disease afflicting many from various walks of life in different countries. Even though modern medicines contribute a variety of effective treatment options, they can have several unfavourable effects. The intention of this review is to organize and discuss various studies that have been previously conducted on the effectiveness of these herbal plants in diabetes.

Received:

04 Mar, 2016

Accepted:

22 Apr, 2016

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e-Published: 29 Apr, 2016

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Testosterone Level in Testicular Cancer Patients after Chemotherapy

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 5: December (2015) – Special Issue on Health Sciences

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.060

Pages:

487–94

Synopsis:

This study investigated the effects of chemotherapy on testosterone levels in testicular cancer patients. The hormone levels affected due to chemotherapy were differentiated from the effects of the tumour itself by comparing the hormone levels before the onset of chemotherapy to levels measured during and after completion of chemotherapy.

ABSTRACT

Background: The use of chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer began at the start of the 20^th century in an attempt to narrow the universe of chemicals that affect the disease. Metastatic testicular cancer has always been sensitive to chemotherapy.

Received:

14 Dec, 2015

Accepted:

08 Feb, 2016

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e-Published: 18 Apr, 2016

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Nephroprotective Effect of the Leaves of Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) against Toxicity Induced by Diclofenac Sodium in Albino Rabbits

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 5: December (2015) – Special Issue on Health Sciences

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.052

Pages:

462–7

Synopsis:

Aloe barbadensis can normalize oxidative stress and can be used as an effective nephroprotective agent against drug-induced nephrotoxicity.

ABSTRACT

Background: The present study was designed to evaluate the nephroprotective effect of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis against toxicity induced by diclofenac sodium in albino rabbits.

Received:

14 Dec, 2015

Accepted:

08 Feb, 2016

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