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Medicinal Plants Used by Tanzanians for Human Paediatric Ailments: A PRISMA‐Guided Systematic Review of Ethnomedicinal Evidence

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Paediatric ailments (PAs) pose an increasing health and economic challenge in many low‐ and middle‐income countries. In Tanzania, over 80% of the rural population relies on traditional medicine for primary healthcare. Although documentation of medicinal plants (MPs) used to treat and manage PAs remains fragmented, this systematic review consolidates ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Neema Gideon Mogha, José Agustín Tapia Hernández   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inhibition of hemorragic snake venom components: old and new approaches.

, 2010
Snake venoms are complex toxin mixtures. Viperidae and Crotalidae venoms, which are hemotoxic, are responsible for most of the envenomations around the world.
RAVERA, SILVIA, CALZIA, DANIELA, PANFOLI, ISABELLA, MORELLI, ALESSANDRO   +3 more
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Ethnomedicinal Practices of the Fabaceae Family in Tanzania: A Systematic Review

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
This study is aimed at reviewing the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Fabaceae species used as sources of traditional medications in Tanzania. Using the Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, a comprehensive review was conducted on Fabaceae species used by Tanzanians through electronic databases such ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Kalyani Sen
wiley   +1 more source

Acidente por Tityus serrulatus e suas implicações epidemiológicas no Rio Grande do Sul An accident involving Tityus serrulatus and its epidemiological implications in Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública, 2002
Relata-se o primeiro caso de acidente por escorpião Tityus serrulatus ocorrido em Março de 2001, em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Um paciente masculino de 21 anos, ao manipular produtos hortifrutigranjeiros provenientes de outros estados do ...
João Batista Torres, Maria da Graça Boucinha Marques, Rodrigo Klafke Martini, Cássio Vinícius Aguiar Borges   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Applying Ensemble Ecological Niche Modeling to Identify High Risk Areas for Scorpions' Sting

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2025.
In this study, we used ecological niche models to map the distribution of eight of the most dangerous scorpion species to quantify sting risk across Iran. We identified the areas where people are most vulnerable to scorpion stings based on exposure to scorpions and limited accessibility to healthcare centers.
Anooshe Kafash, Ahmad Ali Hanafi Bojd, Anna Pintor, Marc Grünig, Masoud Yousefi, Gholamreza Hassanpour   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Conservation Biogeography of Mountain Vipers: A Phylogenetic Niche Modelling Approach

Diversity and Distributions, Volume 31, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim Mountain vipers belonging to the Montivipera genus represent a fascinating example of neo‐endemism found in the high plateaus of Iran, Anatolia and the Caucasus. Given the conservation challenges faced by these species, it is crucial to understand their phylogenetic relationships and suitable habitats in order to implement effective ...
Mohsen Ahmadi, Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Mohammad Kaboli, Somayeh Ghane‐Ameleh, Mansoureh Malekian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of IgG, Fab, and F(ab')2 fragments of horse antivenom in the treatment of local symptoms after Cerastes cerastes (Egyptian snake) bite [PDF]

, 2003
The ability of horse antivenoms, consisting of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and its fragments F(ab')2 and Fab were comparatively studied in mice to neutralize several effects of Cerastes cerastes venom.
George Abdel Malak, Salwa S. Abdel Latif, Soheir Wanas, Abdel Lati, Salwa S., Abdel Malak, George, Helmy, Madiha H., Wanas, Soheir, Madiha H. Helmy   +7 more
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Snakebites by Bothrops taeniatus: characteristics of snakebites involving a rare venomous snake in Brazil

Einstein (São Paulo)
Snakebites from the genus Bothrops account for up to 90% of venomous snakebites in Brazil. Among these species, Bothrops taeniatus is considered rare in Brazil, with only one reported case in the literature.
Paula Cristina Yukari Suzaki Fujii, Bruna Seffrin Soares, Eduarda Scoto Dias, Henrique Lira Borges, Daniel Emilio Dalledone Siqueira, Ramon Cavalcanti Ceschim   +5 more
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Biochemical and Biological Profiles of Bangladeshi Russell’s Viper Snake Venom and Neutralizing Efficacy by Indian VINS Polyvalent Antivenom

Journal of Toxicology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) has recently become a significant threat to human life in Bangladesh. Given its wide distribution across South Asia, the venom characteristics and lethality can vary by region with different toxicological properties.
Rubait Hasan, Hasanuzzaman Manik, Md Ataur Rahman, Jamiatul Husna Shathi, Md Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, Kazi Md. Faisal Hoque, Phuping Sucharitakul   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lapachol and synthetic derivatives: in vitro and in vivo activities against Bothrops snake venoms.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BACKGROUND:It is known that local tissue injuries incurred by snakebites are quickly instilled causing extensive, irreversible, tissue destruction that may include loss of limb function or even amputation.
Marcelo A Strauch, Marcelo Amorim Tomaz, Marcos Monteiro-Machado, Bruno Lemos Cons, Fernando Chagas Patrão-Neto, Jhonatha da Mota Teixeira-Cruz, Matheus da Silva Tavares-Henriques, Pâmella Dourila Nogueira-Souza, Sara L S Gomes, Paulo R R Costa, Edgar Schaeffer, Alcides J M da Silva, Paulo A Melo   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source