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2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 109-113
Oxidative stress, characterized by an imbalance between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and antioxidant defenses, is a central mediator of chronic inflammation. This review explores the mechanistic pathways linking oxidative stress to sustained...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 119-123
Nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a master transcriptional regulator that plays a central role in cellular defense mechanisms, particularly in combating oxidative stress. It exerts its effects by orchestrating the expression of a wide arra...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 124-129
Diabetes and obesity, two closely interlinked metabolic disorders, have emerged as major drivers of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nephrotoxicity worldwide. Beyond hemodynamic and metabolic stressors, these conditions generate a milieu of hyperglycemia, lip...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT (NIJCIAM) Volume 6 Issue 3, 26-30, 2025 | Pp. 26-30
Urban legends are a pervasive form of modern folklore that reflects society’s fears, morals, and cultural values. While often dismissed as trivial or fictional, these narratives offer critical insight into collective identity, social anxieties, and informal s...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 16-23
The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a pivotal role in cancer progression, therapeutic resistance, and metastasis. Characterized by hypoxia, acidic pH, and a dense extracellular matrix (ECM), the TME creates a unique niche that conventional therapies strugg...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 33-37
Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), individuals with advanced HIV disease continue to face significant challenges related to immune dysfunction and persistent viral reservoirs. Therapeutic messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines have emerged as a promisin...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 24-32
Obesity has emerged as a global health crisis, intricately linked to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and various malignancies. Central to this pathological nexus is the interplay between oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Adip...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 38-43
Malaria remains one of the most persistent global health challenges, with over 200 million cases annually and significant mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Fever, a primary symptom of malaria, often compels individuals to seek medical care. Conve...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT (NIJCIAM) | Pp. 31-38
Legal clinics have evolved from being mere educational tools for law students to becoming vital platforms for community empowerment and communication. This paper examines the multifaceted role of legal clinics in advancing community communication, not only by...
2025 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY (NIJPP) | Pp. 69-74
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most prevalent urological disorders in aging men, characterized by prostate gland enlargement, lower urinary tract symptoms, and impaired quality of life. While androgen-driven growth has traditionally been emp...