Volume 15, Issue 3

Mohd Babar Saifi, Umesh Kumar

pp. 597-602 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260179 · 2026

For most of its history, uric acid has been most closely associated with medical conditions such as gout and kidney stones. But recent epidemiological data suggests it plays a much more complicated role in cardiovascular…

Liza Handique, Atlanta Kalita, Deepjyoti Medhi, Susanta Jyoti Saikia, Soujit Kumar

pp. 603-613 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260202 · 2026

The Northeast region of India is facing a significant threat to its biodiversity, with numerous plant and animal species threatened with the risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, deforestation, jhum cul…

Uma Shetti, Sukumar Nandigoudar, Jeeru Ojaswini Reddy

pp. 614-620 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260168 · 2026

In Ayurveda, Shleshaka Kapha is described as the lubricating and stabilizing factor of the joints, ensuring smooth movement and structural integrity. Modern biomedical science attributes similar functions to synovial flu…

Akash Kumar, Rahul, Urvashi Tyagi, Shivani

pp. 621-627 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260182 · 2026

Diagnosis of viral infections has been completely transformed with the development of sophisticated technologies that enable rapid, sensitive and specific detection. Molecular techniques have now supplemented, and in man…

Norika M. Katsumata

pp. 628-632 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260209 · 2026

Malaria still remains a global health concern and accurate and timely diagnosis was an important management. This narrative review compared the three methods typically used in detection of malaria, specifically, microsco…

Priyanka Joshi, Shazia Mansoor, Meenakshi Mishra

pp. 633-640 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260013 · 2026

Breast Cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women across the globe that has experienced conventional interventions that encompass chemotherapy and radiations that have not been effective in a significant measure bec…

Shagufta Parveen, Mohd. Arfat, Taiba, Kanika Kiran, Kashifa Chauhan, Neha Singh

pp. 641-647 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260019 · 2026

CT Scan is important for both diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions. However, the increased use of CT has raised concerns about patient radiation exposure to optimize the radiation dose while maintaining the best …

Hayma Tayongtong Usman, Janeth Cuevas Tayone, Roselyn Valles Regino, France Guillian Bandigan Rapiz, Ivan Laquinon Saligumba, Wilanfranco Caballero Tayone

pp. 648-658 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260117 · 2026

This study investigated heavy metal contamination in water, sediment, and five (5) marine mollusk species (Periglypta puerpera, Codakia tigerina, Anadara antiquata, Canarium erythrinum, and Lambis millepeda) within Guang…

Sridevi J, Manjari V, Janani Syamaroopa Jnanathapaswini, Vishnupriya K, Kalpana S, Amudha P

pp. 659-668 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260123 · 2026

Background: The present study aimed to optimize the extraction process of a polyherbal formulation comprising Gymnema sylvestre, Cuminum cyminum, and Allium sativum using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) of Response Surface …

Priyanka R Nyamti, Rajendraswami. S. Hiremath

pp. 669-675 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260169 · 2026

Objectives: To do the profiling of Physical, Phytochemical parameters and to assess the antimicrobial activity of selected kushtaghna mahakashaya drugs. Materials and Methods: Raw drugs were authenticated and subjected t…

O. K. Dilliraja, Srivarshini Krishnaswamy, M. Muthukumaran

pp. 676-681 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260144 · 2026

Background: Kaamalai (jaundice) is a common clinical condition associated with liver dysfunction and is widely managed in the Siddha system of medicine using traditional diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. However, th…

Dhagnapoor Prasanna Kumari, Karri Jagannadham, Momula Manisha, Baddam Shivani, A Surendra Babu, Sudhakara Rao J

pp. 682-693 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260194 · 2026

Background: Red sorghum is an important cereal crop with starch that has limited functional properties for food processing applications. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pre-gelatinization, annealing, and citr…

Ganapathi Rajendiran, Madhavan Ramachandran, Manikgantan Muthiah, Vishnu Priya Krishnaraju, Abarna Balasubramani

pp. 694-700 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260199 · 2026

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder characterised by synovial inflammation, cartilage destruction, oxidative stress and progressive joint deformity. Anti-rheumatic drugs pr…

Amit Kumar Goel, Parul Goel, Kiran Singh

pp. 701-706 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260205 · 2026

Background: Obesity has emerged as a major public health concern, increasingly recognized not only for its metabolic consequences but also for its detrimental impact on neurocognitive health. While the relationship betwe…

Rushikesh K Kokane, Rukshika M Korgaonkar, Mrunal R Kurle, Tanishka M Koli, Ritesh G Kodre, Vikas D Kedar, Mukund G Tawar, Rahul N Patil

pp. 707-715 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260206 · 2026

Background: Herbal depilatory formulations have attracted considerable attention as safer alternatives to conventional chemical hair removal products due to their reduced risk of skin irritation and additional skin-benef…

Sudhakar Kommu, Chinnaeswaraiah M, Sneha K, Sathwika R, Shravika R, Rajesh N, Rakesh T

pp. 716-721 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260208 · 2026

Background: Lagerstroemia speciosa L., commonly known as Banaba, is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Lythraceae and has been traditionally used for the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, infections, and other …

Pratibha Shankar Jadhav, Mayur S. Bhosale, Mayuri Girish Dharam, Mayuri Rajesh Bhoknal

pp. 722-730 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260212 · 2026

Current Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with considerable toxicities and the development of resistance, leading to the urgent need for safer alternatives. Phenothiazine serves as a "privilege…

Shalini Priyadarishini C, Priya Iyer

pp. 731-737 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260213 · 2026

Background: Lactobacillus species are known to produce various inhibitory substances that combat pathogenic microorganisms. Kefir, a fermented milk product, is a rich source of these beneficial bacteria. Objectives: This…

Soujit Kumar, Pavitra Chutia, Somim Nasreen, Bhabana Das, Priyambada Chutia

pp. 738-742 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260214 · 2026

Objectives: Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) is a freshwater fish. It is very tolerant of bad environmental conditions and can live for several days without water, utilizing its accessory breathing organs. Morphometric a…

Rose Mary Francis, Rose Mariya CF, Treesa Sindhu P. Thomas

pp. 743-749 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260215 · 2026

Background: Academic stress is a global challenge in higher education, undermining psychological well-being, emotion regulation, and academic performance. In India, competitive examinations, heavy workloads, and parental…