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Cancer risk factors: a critical review
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-09)
The global burden of cancer cases has been estimated to rise from 14.1 million to 23.6
million between 2012 and 2030. Many genetic and environmental risk factors are likely to
induce the incidence and mortality rate and ...
Microbiome of an artificial inland water body (Dhanmondi Lake)
(BRAC University, 2018-09)
Water is essential for life but it can also be a source of various human related diseases if it is contaminated by microscopic organisms. The study was conducted to isolate and characterize gram-negative bacteria isolates ...
Determination of synthetic drugs as adulterant in herbal anti-diabetic medicines by HPLC
(BRAC University, 2018-10)
Herbal medicines are increasingly being used in both preventative and treatment-based
medicines and tonics because consumers perceive herbal drugs as “natural” safe, harmless
and free from adverse side effects. However, ...
Investigation of cytotoxic and antibacterial activity of methanol extract of callicarpa macrophylla leaves
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-10)
Callicarpa macrophylla (family: Verbenaceae) has been commonly used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, respiratory and skeletal systems as well as to ...
Investigation of in-vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of Crotalaria pallida leaves
(BRAC University, 2017-02)
Crotalaria pallida (C. pallida) is a locally known as Kudug Jhunjhuni, and it is traditionally used for treating urinary problems, swelling of joints, the extract of the leaves is used as vermifuge. Since the antioxidant ...
Geophagy: histopathological perspective of an unusual craving for clay
(BRAC University, 2017-06)
Due to the increasing number of industries many toxic and heavy metals are getting mixed with
soil. Since many women have the tendency of eating a special type of clay, which is known as
calabash chalk, it has become ...
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross sectional study of antibiograms
(Brac University, 2019-10)
Antibiotic resistance has become a major issue across the world. This study conducted to find out resistance pattern of S. aureus in Bangladesh. The study implicated that the bacteria were highly resistant against cefaclor, ...
Phytochemical screening and investigation of in-vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of leea aequata leaf extract
(BRAC University, 2017-08-02)
Leea aequata (L. aequata) is a traditional medicinal plant in Bangladesh belonging from
leeaceae family. The roots, stems and tubers of this plant are used as astringent. It is used as
antiseptic, anesthetics, bronchitis, ...
Phytochemical screening and anti-hyperglycemic effects of Crotalaria verrucosa leaves
(Brac University, 2019-09)
Diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh has become a major issue. There are many medications available to treat this disease. However, most of them have side effects and the need for new treatments is required. Crotalaria verrucosa ...