Taylor Mercado

Trigonella foenum-graecum seed may provide new alternatives for the clinical management of type II diabetes.

PMID: J Diabetes Res. 2019 ;2019:8507453. Epub 2019 Sep 5. PMID: 31583253 Abstract Title: Antidiabetic Effect of Fenugreek Seed Powder Solution (.) on Hyperlipidemia in Diabetic Patients. Abstract: Background: Many drugs are commercially available for use in the management of diabetes. However, their side effects and high costs underscore the need for herbal alternative drugs.is …

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Coriandrum sativum L. extract promotes neuroprotection against motor changes and oxidative damage in rat progeny after maternal exposure to methylmercury.

PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Nov ;133:110755. Epub 2019 Aug 10. PMID: 31408720 Abstract Title: Aqueous Coriandrum sativum L. extract promotes neuroprotection against motor changes and oxidative damage in rat progeny after maternal exposure to methylmercury. Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Coriandrum sativum aqueous extract (CSAE) on the rat progeny of …

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The combined effect of Trigonella foenum seeds and Coriandrum sativum leaf extracts in alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus wistar albino rats.

PMID: Bioinformation. 2019 ;15(10):716-722. Epub 2019 Oct 22. PMID: 31831953 Abstract Title: The combined effect of Trigonella foenum seeds and Coriandrum sativum leaf extracts in alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus wistar albino rats. Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of heterogeneous disorders commonly presenting with episodes of hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance, as a result of lack of …

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Red orange and lemon extract prevents the renal toxicity induced by ochratoxin A in rats.

PMID: J Cell Physiol. 2020 Jan 3. Epub 2020 Jan 3. PMID: 31898818 Abstract Title: Red orange and lemon extract prevents the renal toxicity induced by ochratoxin A in rats. Abstract: In this work, we investigated the effects of red orange and lemon extract (RLE) on ochratoxin A (OTA)-induced nephrotoxicity. In particular, we analyzed the …

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Blackcurrant anthocyanin could attenuate the smoking-induced acute endothelial dysfunction and improve peripheral temperature in young smokers.

PMID: Molecules. 2019 Nov 25 ;24(23). Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31775353 Abstract Title: Effects of Blackcurrant Anthocyanin on Endothelial Function and Peripheral Temperature in Young Smokers. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blackcurrant anthocyanin (BCA) is expected to repair endothelial dysfunction, but it remains unclear whether beneficial effects are present in young healthy persons. This study examines whether …

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The effect of okra seed extract on human cancer cell lines delivered in its native form and loaded in polymeric micelles.

PMID: Int J Biomater. 2019 ;2019:9404383. Epub 2019 Oct 21. PMID: 31781223 Abstract Title: The Effect of Okra ((L.) Moench) Seed Extract on Human Cancer Cell Lines Delivered in Its Native Form and Loaded in Polymeric Micelles. Abstract: Cancer is a noncommunicable disease with a high worldwide incidence and mortality rate. The National Cancer Institute …

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Adverse events reported in the quadrivalent influenza vaccine trial include upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and nasopharyngitis.

PMID: BMC Infect Dis. 2018 04 18 ;18(1):186. Epub 2018 Apr 18. PMID: 29669531 Abstract Title: Assessment of an optimized manufacturing process for inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine: a phase III, randomized, double-blind, safety and immunogenicity study in children and adults. Abstract: BACKGROUND: GSK has modified the licensed monovalent bulk manufacturing process for its split-virion inactivated …

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Vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine may impair subsequent immune responses to pneumococcal antigens.

PMID: Vaccine. 2014 01 9 ;32(3):417-24. Epub 2013 Dec 2. PMID: 24300594 Abstract Title: Decreased immune response to pneumococcal conjugate vaccine after 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in children. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) is used in children at high risk of IPD. PPV is generally not considered to induce immunologic memory, whereas pneumococcal conjugate …

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A case report of acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura that developed after pneumococcal vaccination.

PMID: Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2014 Jul ;25(5):512-4. PMID: 24469391 Abstract Title: Acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after pneumococcal vaccination. Abstract: We report the case of a 68-year-old woman with acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) that developed after pneumococcal vaccination. She was found in a confusional state with high fever 15 days after vaccination. Laboratory data showed …

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These results suggested that immunizing pregnant women with PCV-9 increased infants’ risk of acute OM in the first 6 months of life.

PMID: Vaccine. 2014 Dec 5 ;32(51):6948-6955. Epub 2014 Oct 30. PMID: 25444821 Abstract Title: Maternal immunization with pneumococcal 9-valent conjugate vaccine and early infant otitis media. Abstract: A randomized trial of an investigational 9-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-9) or placebo given to pregnant women during the last trimester to prevent early infant otitis media (OM) …

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