This review article explores the suitability of pharmacy students for the medical writing profession. It elucidates the unique skill set, knowledge base, and professional attributes that make pharmacy students adept at conveying complex medical information accurately and effectively. Drawing upon their comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, strong communication skills, research proficiency, attention to detail, adaptability, and ethical considerations, pharmacy students emerge as ideal candidates for roles in medical writing. This review underscores the valuable contributions of pharmacy students to the field of medical communication and highlights the significance of recognizing their potential in this dynamic and evolving profession.

KEYWORDS Pharmacy students, medical writing, communication skills, research proficiency, pharmacology, ethical considerations

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Dennetia tripetala BAK. F. is a plant traditionally used in Nigeria for its therapeutic properties including the treatment of inflammations. This study aims to investigate the biochemical profile and in vitro antioxidant properties of the root of D. tripetala. The research utilized Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to identify bioactive compounds and employed quantitative phytochemical screening to measure the concentrations of key phytochemicals. The antioxidant activity of the root of D. tripetala and their fractions was determined using methods such as total phenolic content determination, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assay and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay, respectively. Quantitative phytochemical screening showed........

KEYWORDS: D. tripetala, antioxidant properties of root of D. tripetala, chemical profile, GC-MS analysis, quantitative phytochemical profile.

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Diabetes is characterized by defects in metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid and lipoprotein, which leads to hyperglycaemia, besides there are complications like hyperlipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The complications of diabetes are the major cause of morbidity and mortality and the management of diabetes warding off the complications still pose a major challenge to the medical practice. Medicinal plants have played an important role in preventing and treating variety of diseases throughout the world. This serves as a scope to develop novel treatment strategies which serves as a long term solution to the problem of diabetes control. The use of naturally derived products to delay or cure the disease will assist in disease management and reduce burden on the health care system.

KEYWORDS: Diabetes, metabolism, medicinal plants, treatment, health care

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