Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia and frequently associated with oxidative stress and metabolic complications. The present study evaluated the antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of a powder blend composed of Vigna subterranea, Curcuma longa, and Piper nigrum in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: A mixture design approach was used to optimize the formulation of the powder blend based on total phe...

Abstract Background: Malaria is transmitted by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito, interhuman (transplacental), and by blood transfusion. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia among blood donors at the Biyem-Assi district hospital in Yaounde. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical study conducted on 267 blood donors recruited at the blood bank of the Biyem-Assi District Hospital over 3 months, from February to May 2024. To obtain the fr...

Abstract Background: A nanotechnology-based approach offers researchers an opportunity to address the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. In this review, we summarize the antimicrobial properties, mechanisms, current synthesis trends, and limitations of green silver nanoparticles. Methods: The review examines a wide range of scientific databases, such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, to assess the effectiveness, mechanisms of action, and synthesis ...

Abstract Background: Palm wine and locally produced alcoholic beverages are widely consumed in rural communities in Africa, due to their perceived health benefits. However, their safety regarding heavy and trace metal contamination is lacking, particularly in Ghana. This study quantitatively assessed heavy-metal contamination in fresh palm wine (FPW), fermented palm wine (FEPW), freshly brewed alcohol (FAL), and stored alcohol (SAL) from 5 brewing sites in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Met...