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Beta Cell Regenerating Potential of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Extract in Diabetic Rats

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.224

Pages:

13–17

Synopsis:

Neem leaf extract improved β cell regeneration but did not reduce blood glucose in diabetic rats.

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Objective: This study evaluated the ability of 0.8% neem leaf extract (NLE) to treat diabetes mellitus by assessing its effects on blood glucose, insulin levels and islet morphology in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic Sprague-Dawley rats.

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01 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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e-Published: 05 May, 2015

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Impact of Yoga on Haemodynamic Function in Healthy Medical Students

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Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

148–52

Synopsis:

Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice, and is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation. Its practice, even for a short period, shows the capability to improve most of the cardiovascular functions in young healthy adults.

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Objectives: Yoga improves cardiovascular health in both healthy individuals and those with diagnosed heart disease. This study compares changes in some cardiovascular parameters before and after the practice of Yoga in healthy medical students.

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e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013

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An Extract of Neem Leaves Reduces Anxiety without Causing Motor Side Effects in an Experimental Model

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)

Pages:

245–8

Synopsis:

Anxiety levels were assessed after treatment with either a steroidal extract of neem leaves or diazepam. An animal model of anxiety, the elevated X maze, provided reliable evidence of anxiolysis without motor deficit in neem treated rats.

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