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View article: The impact of a disinfection intervention on the microbial indoor air quality at a university library
The impact of a disinfection intervention on the microbial indoor air quality at a university library Open
Introduction: Indoor environment contributes to human health and productivity. The absence of climatic control systems may lead to microbial contamination. The air quality of public institutions should be monitored. Therefore, this study w…
View article: Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Health Science Students in Guyana, College of Medical Sciences
Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Health Science Students in Guyana, College of Medical Sciences Open
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health challenge, with disparities in awareness and beliefs persisting among healthcare professionals. Understanding how sociodemographic factors influence HIV/AIDS knowledge is crucial for…
View article: Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Psidium guajava (Guava) Leaf Extracts
Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Psidium guajava (Guava) Leaf Extracts Open
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of four Psidium guajava leaf extracts against three strains of Candida albicans and a strain of Cryptococcus neoformans. Study Design: Experiment-observational study. Place and Duration …
View article: Evaluation of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Three Selected Plants in Guyana
Evaluation of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Three Selected Plants in Guyana Open
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the leaf extracts of three commonly used medicinal plants in Guyana, namely Brassica juncea (mustard), Struchium sparganophora (antsbush), and Psidium guajava (guava), for their total antioxidant capacity…
View article: Antifungal Potential of Struchium sparganophora (Antsbush): A Promising Candidate for Treating Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis
Antifungal Potential of Struchium sparganophora (Antsbush): A Promising Candidate for Treating Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis Open
Aims: The incidence of Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis, and the emergence of acquired antifungal resistance have increased rapidly. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of S. sparganophora leaf extracts against C. albicans and C. …
View article: Bacteriological quality of street-vended beverages sold in two popular markets in Georgetown, Guyana
Bacteriological quality of street-vended beverages sold in two popular markets in Georgetown, Guyana Open
In Guyana, street-vended beverages can often be bought in the local markets and some eating establishments; and are popular, sought-after beverages. The demand and consumption of local beverages are likely to increase for both locals and f…
View article: Antimicrobial Properties and Phytochemical Analysis of Mustard Leaves (Brassica juncea)
Antimicrobial Properties and Phytochemical Analysis of Mustard Leaves (Brassica juncea) Open
Introduction:The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the leaves from the mustard plant (Brassica juncea) against various strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aerugi…
View article: Lecturers’ attitude towards online learning and education at a tertiary institution in Guyana: A quantitative evaluation
Lecturers’ attitude towards online learning and education at a tertiary institution in Guyana: A quantitative evaluation Open
The University of Guyana, which is a higher institution for learning utilizes the traditional physical environment for the delivery of education, although they had made a few strides towards the OLE and blended modes. The abrupt shift to O…
View article: Evaluation of a Chromogenic Medium for the Identification and Isolation of MRSA
Evaluation of a Chromogenic Medium for the Identification and Isolation of MRSA Open
Introduction:We sought to evaluate the screening ability of the chromogenic medium, HardyCHROM TM MRSA, for the identification of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from clinical specimens at 24 hours and 48 hours of incuba…
View article: Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacists and Physicians towards Bush Medicine in Guyana
Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacists and Physicians towards Bush Medicine in Guyana Open
Aims: To examine the attitudes and practices of physicians and pharmacists towards bush medicine, and explore the factors influencing their attitudes. Also, to determine whether a video educational intervention impacted attitudes.
Study D…
View article: Effect of an Educational Intervention about Herbal Medicine on the Knowledge of Physicians and Pharmacists
Effect of an Educational Intervention about Herbal Medicine on the Knowledge of Physicians and Pharmacists Open
Aims: To evaluate the effect of a video educational intervention, on the knowledge of physicians and pharmacists with respect to their awareness of the difference between local bush medicines (bush) and imported herbal medicines (herb); an…
View article: An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Beliefs of Physicians and Pharmacists towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine Based on CAMBI and another Instrument
An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Beliefs of Physicians and Pharmacists towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine Based on CAMBI and another Instrument Open
Aims: To investigate the attitudes and beliefs of physicians and pharmacists towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) using two instruments: the Complementary and Alternative Belief Inventory (CAMBI) and the Attitudes to Altern…