Effect of temperature and various pre-treatments on seed germination parameters of Stachys circinata and Stachys saxicola subsp. platyodon by Amal Maurady, Soumaya El Ismaili, Mohammed Reda Britel, Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali

“…In order to contribute to the conservation and valorization of two vulnerable Moroccan medicinal plants, Stachys circinata and Stachys saxicola subsp. platyodon, this study aims to identify optimal germination conditions under which we can improve their germination performance. …”
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Gnidia glauca- and Plumbago zeylanica-Mediated Synthesis of Novel Copper Nanoparticles as Promising Antidiabetic Agents by Dhiraj A. Jamdade, Dishantsingh Rajpali, Komal A. Joshi, Rohini Kitture, Anuja S. Kulkarni, Vaishali S. Shinde, Jayesh Bellare, Kaushik R. Babiya, Sougata Ghosh

“…Rapid, eco-friendly, and cost-effective one-pot synthesis of copper nanoparticles is reported here using medicinal plants like Gnidia glauca and Plumbago zeylanica. …”
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Assessment of the Availability and Accuracy of Dosing Devices Packaged with Oral Liquid Medications in the Ho Municipality of Ghana by Yussif Saaka, David M. Nyamadi, Hilda Amekyeh, Adelaide Mensah

“…Therefore, strict regulatory directives on the inclusion of accurate dosing devices in the packaging of oral liquid medicines are needed to reduce the possibility of medication errors.…”
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Effect of extract and fractions of stem bark of Morinda lucida Benth (Rubicaceae) on castor-oil induced diarrhea in mice by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Obiora Celestine Ugwu, Cyril Chekwube Adonu, Romanus Chijioke Omeh, Felix Kenolisa Asogwa, Ndidiamaka Hannah Okorie, Raymond Maduabuchi Okonkwo, Onyeka Obidiegwu, Patrick Chibueze Onyegbulam, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye

“… Morinda lucida Benth is a common Nigerian medicinal plant generally used to cure malaria parasite infection, though there is a lack of scientific reports on its capacity to treat diarrhea. …”
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Personal and professional experiences related to Sars-Cov-2 infection and attitudes to vaccination against COVID-19: the case of medical workers in the Republic of Moldova Experie... by RUSNAC Svetlana

“…Since the spring of 2020, they have gone through a series of experiences, which have influenced their attitudes towards health and professional activity: the growing number of confirmed and suspected cases, the overwhelming workload, the lack of personal protective equipment, the constant pressure by mass media, the lack of necessary medicines and others, which frequently created the feeling of lack of adequate social and governmental support. …”
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Antibacterial and antioxidant potentials, detection of host origin compounds, and metabolic profiling of endophytic Bacillus spp. isolated from Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex... by Rusi Lata, Surendra Kumar Gond

“…Abstract The research highlights the importance of exploring endophytic microbiomes of medicinal plants to uncover their potential for secondary metabolite production and their role in the biosynthesis of host-derived compounds. …”
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Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Jasonia glutinosa L.: The First Report for the Plant Growing in North Africa by Hamdoon A. Mohammed, Abdulnaser Kh. Abdulkarim, Abdullah D. Alamami, Fatma A. Elshibani

“…Jasonia glutinosa (rock tea), also known as Chiliadenus glutinosa Cass., is a medicinal plant growing in the Mediterranean Basin. …”
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A Case of Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Treated with Multiple Biologics by Beenish Zulfiqar, Hira Imran, Kathleen Collins

“…He was treated successfully with immunomodulating medicines including intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), steroids, interleukin-6 inhibitor, tumor necrosis factor-a inhibitor, interleukin-1 inhibitor, and Janus kinase inhibitor.…”
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Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews by Paul Little, Katherine Bradbury, Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Ben Ainsworth, Kate Greenwell, Deb Smith, Laura Dennison, Sian Williamson, James Denison-Day, Fiona Mowbray, Samantha Richards-Hall

“…Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.Setting Primary care, UK.Participants 407 online customer reviews. 13 purposively recruited primary care patients who had experienced recurrent infections and/or had risk factors for severe infections.Results Both studies identified various factors that might influence nasal spray use including: high motivation to avoid RTIs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; fatalistic views about RTIs; beliefs about alternative prevention methods; the importance of personal recommendation; perceived complexity and familiarity of nasal sprays; personal experiences of spray success or failure; tolerable and off-putting side effects; concerns about medicines; and the nose as unpleasant and unhygienic.Conclusions People who suffer disruptive, frequent or severe RTIs or who are vulnerable to RTIs are interested in using a nasal spray for prevention. …”
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Characterization and antibacterial activity of biogenic iron nanoparticles using Proteus mirabilis by Mais Emad Ahmed, Huda Mohammed Hasan, Anfal Jabbar Kttafah

“…The search for alternative antimicrobial medicines has been prompted by growing worries about multidrug resistance. …”
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Unravelling the outcome of L-glutaminase produced by Streptomyces sp. strain 5 M as an anti-neoplasm activity by Mervat G. Hassan, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Mohamed O. Abdel-Monem, Mohamed N. Malash, Mona A. Kishk, Mohamed E. El Awady, Mohamed I. El-khonezy

“…As excellent cell factories, these sources are able to manufacture medicines, agrochemicals, and enzymes that are crucial. …”
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Opioid Nonadherence Risk Prediction of Patients with Cancer-Related Pain Based on Five Machine Learning Algorithms by Jinmei Liu, Juan Luo, Xu Chen, Jiyi Xie, Cong Wang, Hanxiang Wang, Qi Yuan, Shijun Li, Yu Zhang, Jianli Hu, Chen Shi

“…The strongest predictors for adherence were, in order of importance, beliefs about medicines questionnaire (BMQ)-harm, time since the start of opioid, and BMQ-necessity. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Ghassoul-Based Formulations with Oregano and Thyme Essential Oils against Penicillium sp. by Hamid Ziyat, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Safae Allaoui, Jamal Houssaini, Hasna Nait M’barek, Soukaina Arif, Hassan Hajjaj

“…Purified and activated ghassoul were characterized by XRD and FTIR, and EOs used in this study were issued from two medicinal plants known in Morocco and commercially available. …”
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Wound-Healing Potential of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne Fruit Peel Extract in a Rat Model of Excision Wound Repair by Saba Shaygan, Sajad Fakhri, Gholamreza Bahrami, Khodabakhsh Rashidi, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei

“…Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) is a medicinal plant with different pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and anticancer effects. …”
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Evaluation of Wound-Healing Activity of Hydrogel Extract of Sansevieria trifasciata Leaves (Asparagaceae) by Nia Yuniarsih, Himyatul Hidayah, Neni Sri Gunarti, Anggun Hari Kusumawati, Farhamzah Farhamzah, Asman Sadino, Maulana Yusuf Alkandahri

“…For centuries, communities have used medicinal plants to treat various diseases, such as Sansevieria trifasciata (Asparagaceae), for wound healing. …”
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In vitro antibacterial activity of patchouli batik (Pogostemon Cablin) plant extract varieties from Southeast Sulawesi and South Sulawesi by Tuty Yuniarty, Ratih Feraritra Danu Atmaja, Julianti Isma Sari Usman, Theosobia Grace Orno

“…Indonesia has biodiversity traditional medicinal plants. One of the plants used is patchouli Batik (Pogostemon cablin) from South Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi and patchouli from Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. …”
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Ziziphora tenuior L. Essential Oil as a Bio-Based Antimicrobial and Plant-Based Preservative for Increasing the Shelf Life of Mayonnaise by Samiyeh Sadat Khankeshizadeh, Alireza Rahman, Fereshteh Naderi, Nasim Khorshidian, Mehrdad Mohammadi

“…(Z. tenuior) is an aromatic medicinal plant that exhibits various biological properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Ethanol Extract of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Rhizomes Suppresses IgE-Mediated Mast Cell Activation and Anaphylaxis by Ji-Yeong Park, Min-Jong Kim, Young-Ae Choi, Seung Woong Lee, Soyoung Lee, Yong Hyun Jang, Sang-Hyun Kim

“…Trautv. is a traditional medicinal herb with beneficial bioactivities, such as antioxidant, anti-hypertension, anti-viral, anti-mutagenic, and skin and liver (anti-hepatotoxic) protective actions. …”
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Identifying natural inhibitors against FUS protein in dementia through machine learning, molecular docking, and dynamics simulation by Darwin Li

“…Notably, dehydroxymethylflazine and cleroindicin C identified during molecular docking analyses—facilitated by AutoDock Vina—for their high binding affinities and stability in interaction with the FUS protein, as corroborated by extensive molecular dynamics simulations. Originating from medicinal plants, these compounds are not only structurally compatible with the target protein but also adhere to pharmacokinetic profiles suitable for drug development, including optimal molecular weight and LogP values conducive to blood-brain barrier penetration. …”
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Factors Influencing Survival Status of HIV/AIDS after HAART in Huzhou City, Eastern China by Meihua Jin, Zhongrong Yang, Jing Li, Xiaoqi Liu, Zhenqian Wu

“…It is recommended that HAART be provided to HIV/AIDS patients at an early clinical stage and that the health services for HIV/AIDS patients after taking medicines be strengthened, which will help promote adherence to therapeutic regimens and improve quality of life.…”
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