Background: Hepatotoxicity is a serious global concern caused by the increased use of non-pharmacological substances and drugs. There are numerous medications available to treat this condition, the most well-known of which being silymarin. Although few, silymarin has certain adve...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10573
Aims: HIV infection is managed by expensive ARVs that cause side effects and lead to drug resistance and drug failure. The use of nutritional remedies in the treatment of HIV/AIDS is becoming popular. Moringa oleifera is a nutrient-dense plant with medicinal properties that resul...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9572
This study examined the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of an ethanolic extract of Allophylus spicatus leaves in albino mice, taking into account the socioeconomic impacts of pain and inflammation as well as the need to search for effective antipain and anti-inflammatory...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9571
Animal-assisted therapy for children with autism (ASD) is a form of complementary therapy, integrating methods from various other types of therapy. AAT, or animal-assisted therapy, is a series of interventions that are based on the behavioral traits of animals, especially dogs an...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9570
Purpose: This study aims to compare the efficacy of Camellia sinensis extract serum with salicylic acid gel in treating acne vulgaris. Method: The bioactive compounds from the Camellia sinensis leaf extract were extracted using distilled water and formulated into a serum for topi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9569
Background: Malaria remains the deadliest infectious diseases in many tropical and subtropical regions, including Nigeria and other West African countries where its transmission occurs all year round. In many inhabitants, medicinal plants are traditionally used as remedies agains...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9568
Animal-assisted therapy in children with autism (AAT) is a complementary therapy, which includes procedures from all other therapies. AAT is a group of interventions based on an animal's behavioural characteristics (the most common therapy animals being dogs), which, depending o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8566
This study investigates the modulatory effects of morphine and Xylopia aethiopica extract on kappa opioid receptors (KOR), delta opioid receptors (DOR), pain hypersensitivity, and motor functions in Wistar rats. We utilized three experimental groups: a control group receiving dis...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i9567
Hippocratea africana root is used locally in ethnomedicine to treat various diseases such as diabetes, malaria and poisoning. This work aimed to investigate the antidotal potential of the root extract and fractions against carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury to justify its...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8561
Background: Diabetes is a persistent metabolic disorder characterised by high levels of blood glucose. Over time, it leads to cardiovascular, ocular, renal, and neurological damage. The most prevalent kind is type 2 diabetes, typically found in adults, which happens when the body...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8562
Background: Diabetes is a persistent and progressive chronic illness that might result in permanent consequences or mortality. The significant worry in Ghana lies in the responsibility of managing the complications and mortality rates associated with diabetic patients. Timely ide...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8563
Aims: Menopause is a normal process in women marked by a reduction in estrogen and progesterone levels and eventual cessation of menstruation. Despite many studies on menopause, influence of menopause on work productivity and performance are poorly documented. The study sought to...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8564
Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Lekpa Kingdom David, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha & Celestine Ebieto Ebieto·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Background: Stature estimation is a major factor in biological profiling for identification of persons Aim: To formulate stature estimation models from arm Span, horizontal fingertip reach, and foot length amongst the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Method: A total of 399 subjects...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8565
Nardostachys jatamansi DC, commonly referred to as 'Balchar', is a perennial herb within the Valerianaceae family, locally known as "Jatamansi" or "Sumbul-ut-teeb". This species is indigenous to the Himalayan Mountain range, with its habitat extending across China, India, Nepal,...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8559
Diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, with approximately 537 million adults living with the condition in 2021, a number expected to rise to 783 million by 2045. To enhance predictive accuracy and gain deeper insights into the factors contributing to diabetes, this...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8560