iosr-JPBS   Volume-16 ~ Issue-4 ~ Jul.-Aug. 2021

Abstract: The aim of this study is to identify and document medicinal plants traditionally used in the treatment of anxiety and depression in two localities of Agboville. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 10 traditional practitioners in M'bérié and Arraguié. The results of this survey indicated that 04 species divided into 04 genera and 04 families are used in the treatment of anxiety and depression. The most represented families are Anacardiaceae, Asteraceae and Cucurbitaceae. Among the species cited, Vernonia amygdalina Delile (Asteraceae), Spondias mombin Linn (Anacardiaceae) and Momordica charantia L (Cucurbitaceae) were most recommended in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Almost all the plant species listed have a Consensus Index close to 1. These results constitute a database for further studies aimed at evaluating the biological and chemical potentialities of these plants.

Key Words: medicinal plants, traditional practitioners, anxiety, depression, Agboville, Ivory Coast

Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Tinderet District from September 2012 to August 2013. This was to identify the medicinal plants of the Nandi people of Tinderet District. Selected plants were also tested for toxicity using brine shrimp (Artemia salina) and also screened for major secondary metabolites. Information on medicinal plants was gathered through key informant interviews with the aid of an interview guide in fifteen locations. Forty two (42) herbalists (24 males and 18 females) between the age of 18 and 92 were purposively selected and interviewed......

Key Words: Albizia coriaria, Clutia abyssinica, Dovyalis abyssinica, Ehretia cymosa, Rhamnus prinoides, Toxicity and phytochemical screening.

Abstract: In the hospital setting, the occurrence of a medication error associated to look-alike and sound-alike drug is frequent. Often not serious, it can in some circumstances be life-threatening or even lead to death. These errors can occur at different levels of the medication circuit, particularly at the prescription, dispensing and/or administration stages. The etiologies are diverse, most often due to the inadequacy of the risk management system for medication errors that occur in hospitals. Their prevention involves measures upstream (before the medication is introduced into the hospital), downstream (after the medication error has occurred) and during the care processes.....

Keywords:- Drug, Hospital, Look-alike, Sound-alike

Abstract: Preterm delivery increases morbidity and mortality in neonates owing to its numerous risk factors associated with prematurity. In utero fetus continually swallows amniotic fluid that plays an important role in growth and development of most vital organs as Lungs, Gastro Intestinal Tract (GIT) and also forms a major part of meconium. Once thought sterile amniotic fluid is now recognized to harbor numerous microbiome that are considered essential in development of immunity and neurological function [1]. Human development and physiology are largely determined based on this microbiome. Bacterial cells outnumber native epithelial cells providing certain beneficial effects in the body. Ideally intestine protects the host from pathogens and toxins as that remain as a largest interface between host and external environment and allow colonization of commensal harmonious bacteria. Delayed introduction....

Keywords:- Microbiota, probiotics, NEC, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Bifidobacteria