Aim: Lymphatic filariasis is a significant global health issue. Their endemicity affects present-day subtropical regions, particularly those in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Currently, the primary antifilarial medications used to control human filariasis are diethylcarbamazine...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2629
Background: This study investigated how the West Africans who survived Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic 10-years ago, but now living in Australia, perceived the psychosocial impact of COVID-19. Objective: The objective of this report is to narratively describe the demographic c...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2627
Background: The impacts of the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic on West Africans who survived these events were dire and therefore required social support interventions to ease the pain. Objective: To determine the levels of support which 2014-16 EVD...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2624
Background: Trauma from previous experiences such as car accidents, robberies, knife attacks, wars, and other types of violence or witnessing the deaths could have exacerbated the experiences of the 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Epidemic. Objective: To study past trauma exper...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2626
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia and associated oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aqueous extract of Kalanchoe pinnata and metformin, individually and in combination, on glucose lev...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2623
Background: Anaemia is a significant global health concern. Most adolescent age groups are more prone to anaemia. Whereas tribal groups are more susceptible to anaemia because of lack of awareness, lack of hygiene etc. Tribals are considered backward, primitive groups who are hes...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2622
This study aims to systematically review the evidence on the neuroprotective effects of Catalpol in animal models of acute focal ischemic stroke and to determine its potential mechanisms of action. Catalpol is the primary active ingredient extracted from the roots of Radix Rehman...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2621
Herbal medicine has been employed by individuals to treat medical ailments since the dawn of civilization. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Ocimum sanctum as an antidiabetic agent and its impact on lipid profiles. We employed the alloxan-induced diabetes model to asses...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i2620
People have used herbal medicine for healing since the dawn of human civilization. This study investigated the antidiabetic efficacy and lipid profile of Mangifera indica. We evaluated the antidiabetic activity through the alloxan-induced diabetic model. The 750 mg/kg dosage in g...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1617
Since the dawn of human civilization, humanity has used herbal medicine for medicinal purposes. Traditional medicine has experienced a substantial surge in popularity in recent years. This research sought to evaluate the antidiabetic effectiveness and lipid profile of Eclipta alb...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1618
Background: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is widely used globally, including among dermatology patients. CAM includes different practices not typically part of conventional medicine and is classified into five categories, including biologically based therapies and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1619
Innovative diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive strategies must be developed to combat the emergence of new viral pathogens and the resurgence of known viruses. Using nanotechnology to enhance antiviral therapeutic efficacy through improved drug delivery, targeted viral inhi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1616
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used herbal medicine to treat medical ailments. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of Benincasa hispida as an anti-diabetic agent and its impact on lipid profiles. We assessed the efficacy of the anti-diabetes medication using th...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1615
The leaves and fruits of Solanum anomalum Thonn. ex Schumach are used locally for the treatment of pains, fever and malaria among others. Effect of 90-day repeated administration of S. anomalum leaf extract on rats was investigated. Oral administration of the leaf extract (70, 14...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1614
Background: Ketamine, a widely used anesthetic agent, has been shown to induce nephrotoxicity, characterized by increased kidney function markers and structural damage. Despite its therapeutic applications, the adverse effects of ketamine on the kidneys necessitate the exploratio...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1612