EAS Publisher | East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences

31 Downloads | Aug. 20, 2025

Review Article

Using Physiotherapy to Manage Kids with Cerebral Palsy
Swami Prabhuranjan, Asit Kumar Bhoi, Jyotirmayee Panigrahi, Priyabrata Dash, Dr. Birupakshya Mahakul
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(8): 324-328
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i08.003

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41 Downloads | Aug. 19, 2025

Original Research Article

Herbal Antimicrobials under the Lens: In Vitro Assessment of Ocimum basilicum and Glycyrrhiza glabra against Pathogenic Bacteria
Humaira Tahir, Muhammad Shahbaz Khan Afridi, Muhammad Sohail, Faeza Hasnain, Shumaila Miraj, Hafiz Abu Bakar
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(8): 311-323
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i08.002

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60 Downloads | Aug. 13, 2025

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Aims: This study was designed to test the antibacterial activity of Ocimum basilicum (Sweet basil) and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) extracts in four different solvents i.e. petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and water against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi. Methodology: Each plant material was weighed and 20.0 grams of it was taken in four different bottles 500.0 mL of each solvent was added in the respective bottle. The extracts were filtered by whatmann’s filter paper, dried in vacuum desiccators and the powder mass obtained was weighed and then reconstituted in respective solvent to get the final extract of known concentrations. Bacteria were inoculated separately in the Nutrient Agar medium in a concentration of 106 CFU/ml and the media was poured in petri dishes and was allowed to solidify. Six wells of 1.0 centimeter diameter were cut in each plate with the help of sterile cork borer. In three wells equal volume of known concentrations of plant extracts was poured with the help of micropipettes. In 4th well, penicillin G (1600µg per well) and in the 5th well Gentamicin (1000µg per well) was taken as a positive control. In the 6th well, respective solvent was taken as a negative control. The plates were incubated at 37 degree Celsius for 24 hours and the DIZ was calculated in millimeters. Each experiment was performed in five replicates. Results and Discussion: Both plant extracts showed considerable activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Ocimum basilicum non-polar components had good activity against gram positive than gram negative bacteria while Glycyrrhiza glabra methanol extract showed greater activity against all tested bacteria. Conclusion: It was concluded that the extracts of both Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) in petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and water have antibacterial properties except aqueous extract of Ocimum basilicum.

Original Research Article

Assessing the Effectiveness of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) in Reducing Cholera Mortality Rates: Population-Based Study in Selected Cholera Hotspot Zones of Lusaka District
Dr. M.Thanthwe, R. Mutemwa, M. Mutengo, R. Chilengi, Mr. B. Musonda, Ms. K. Lackeby, Dr N. Ndambo, Mr. P. Kasinde, M. Hiwena, Ms. S. D. Mwadesta, Mr. A. Phiri, Dr. M. John
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(8): 303-310
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i08.001

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97 Downloads | Aug. 9, 2025

Case Report

Stroke in Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania: Case Report
Macrina Kato, Zivonishe Mwazyunga, Aileen Barongo, Hasitu Chakachaka, Salim Qasim
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 300-302
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.009

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122 Downloads | July 31, 2025

Original Research Article

Evaluating the Economic Impact of Delayed Menstrual Period on the Family of Affected Female Students in South-South Nigeria
Gbaranor K. B, Ureh Adaeze C., Adjugah J. U., John E. E., Barinua-Gbaranor N. P., Mube-William E. C., Monday N. S., Ekeng O., Opara C. J., Etuk M. S., Okoiseh, O. S., Nmerukini C.
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7):291-294
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.007

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90 Downloads | July 28, 2025

Original Research Article

Direct Ophthalmoscopic Findings in Headache Patients Presented in Headache Clinic of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mostafa T, Islam MK, Akhter M, Sayem M, Podder S, Tabassum C, Tasnim Mahmud
East African Scholars J Med Sci, 2025: 8(7): 295-299
https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2025.v08i07.008

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