Low Back Pain (LBP) has been cited as one of the highest ranked causes of disability worldwide. So far exercise interventions have generally had low to moderate effects on pain, disability, psychological measures and function. Dance interventions have been utilised in a number of...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i11726
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), identified as the eight major cause of reduced life expectancy by the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019, is a chronic metabolic condition that is characterized by hyperglycaemia. Despite numerous research and interventions, the treatment o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i11725
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common among men in developing countries of the World. Medicinal plants offer an effective, alternative treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED), addressing the drawbacks of existing prescription drugs. Burantashi (Pausinystalia yohimbe)...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i11724
Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects over 21 million adults in the U.S (NIMH, 2023) and remains a significant public health challenge. Despite the effectiveness of traditional medications, 30% of patients remains resistant. Little is known about the beliefs indiv...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i11723
Aims: This study explores how Reiki, a Japanese-origin energy healing practice, is represented and engaged with on TikTok. While Reiki is increasingly visible across healthcare and wellness contexts, it remains scientifically debated. The study aimed to examine (1) the thematic c...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i11722
Background: South Asia has been identified as the region with the highest unmet surgical need globally. Surgical disease in this region is often characterized by delayed presentation, advanced disease stage, and coexisting malnutrition, which collectively complicate treatment out...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10721
Aims: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that primarily affects women of reproductive age, associated with hormonal imbalances and metabolic irregularities, often leading to various health complications. PCOS is associated with elevated levels of androgens,...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10720
Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, herbal aphrodisiacs are frequently used to improve sexual performance. Because of its bioactive alkaloid yohimbine, an α-adrenergic receptor antagonist that is known to alter sympathetic activity and vascular tone, Pausinystalia yohimbe (Buran...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10719
Background: Hypertension remains a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Complementary non-pharmacological therapies that reduce blood pressure (BP) and improve vascular function are of growing interest. Hydrotherapy including warm or hot-water immersion, aquatic...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10718
Aims: Targeting non-specific action, low bioavailability, and systemic toxicity have always been some of the major limitations of medicinal therapies for cancer, diabetes, and CVDs. Here, we provide an overview of a precision nanomaterial integrating AI, multi-omic data, and stim...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10717
Ezeokafor Nonso Emmanuel, Malachy Nancy Chisom, Mmaju Chidinma Ifeyinwa, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Sobanke Ayobami Omolara, Chukwumbah Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Egbunike Chijioke Geoffery, Okeke Blessing Chidinma & Ezeadum Kosisochukwu·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Cannabis and methamphetamine are widely abused substances with potential harmful effects on various organs, including the liver and kidneys. An initial step in detecting liver or kidney damage is to carry out a blood test to determine the level of certain liver enzymes or the lev...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9716
Gastric cancer is a cancer that leads to high mortality worldwide. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major risk factor for gastric cancer. This review covers non-cardia and cardia gastric adenocarcinomas (both clinically and histopathologically confirmed) according t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9715
Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common neuropathy caused by median nerve compression in the wrist, often linked to repetitive hand and wrist movements. Textile workers are especially at risk due to prolonged manual tasks and faulty postures. CTS can cause pain, num...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9714
Background: The growing reliance on herbal medicine carries inherent risks, as concerns over the safety and efficacy of these products persist. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to identify the factors that compromise the safe and effective use of herbal medicinal prod...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9713
Tetrapleura Tetraptera (TTE), commonly known as Aidan is a medicinal and nutritional plant distributed in the lowland forests of tropical. Despite its traditional usage to enhance breast milk production and support uterine recovery after delivery, its effect on a postpartum uteru...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9712