Objective: Lead is a highly toxic, non-biodegradable heavy metal usually found in the environment largely as a pollutant of water, soil or air. Chronic lead exposure has adverse effects on human health. Lycopersicon esculentum has many phytochemicals that may ameliorate organ inj...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v24i1489
The first thousand days of life is a golden period from 0-2 years which is a critical period in brain growth because there is a rapid increase in the development of cells in the brain that are very vulnerable to damage. If, at this time, the child is suffering from malnutrition,...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v24i1488
Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Ibrahim Babatunde Gegele, Omotayo Tirmidhi Hamzat, Henry Omoregie Egharevba, Adeola Ibikunle Jegede, Oluyemisi Folashade Kunle & Obi Peter Adigwe·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2023
Aim: This study explores and documents obstacles faced by Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in Nigeria. Traditional Medicine (TM) plays a vital role in the healthcare systems of low- and middle-income countries, yet it encounters numerous challenges. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4487
John Eloyi Judith, Oloye Temidayo Simisola, Ekere Kokonne, Ajeh Johnson Isaac, Rashida Abdullahi, Olayemi Olubunmi, Ndiana-Abasi Sunday, Isimi Christianah Yetunde & Emeje Ochubiojo Martins·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2023
Aims: With a population of about 222 million, which is expected to rise to 377 million making Nigeria the 3rd largest country in the world by 2050, a well-planned family will improve the quality of life of mother and child. Methodology: A non-probability online survey was conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4486
Background: Bordetella pertussis is the causative organism of an acute human respiratory tract disease known as pertussis – an endemic disease globally with reported cases in both developing and developed countries. This study evaluated the hypo-lipidaemic and histological effect...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4484
Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder affecting the elderly population and can lead to impaired balance, reaction time, and overall quality of life (QoL). Occupational therapy interventions have shown promise in managing the motor and non-mot...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4485
Background and Aim: Cola pachycarpa K. Schum. is a lesser-known member of the genus Cola called “Monkey kola” in the family Malvaceae. The leaf and fruit is used in the treatment and management of cancer in folklore medicine. The present study is carried out to explore the phytoc...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i3481
Mussaenda philippica Linn. belongs to the sub-family Ixoroideae which belongs to the family Rubiaceae. The aim of this study was to employ the quality control parameters in the evaluation of flowers of M. philippica L. The flowers were collected, identified, air dried and pulveri...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4483
Stroke is the second most common cause of death and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs in 15% of stroke cases. Increased leukocyte counts in the acute phase of hemorrhagic stroke are believed to be related to the incidence of early neurological d...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i3478
Preeclampsia, known as the "new onset of persistent hypertension," can increase the morbidity and mortality of mothers and fetus. The Indonesian Health Profile shows that the maternal mortality rate (MMR) due to preeclampsia in Indonesia reaches 25%. The Corona Virus Disease 2019...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i3479