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
Phyllanthus amarus, a widely used plant in complementary and alternative medicine practice in Southern Nigeria, is used in treating and managing numerous metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. This study is designed to assess the subacute toxicity of P. amarus in Wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8558
Background: Cadmium is a common environmental pollutant and induces testicular dysfunction via mechanisms which include oxidative stress linked with inflammation. PurXcel is a polyherbal remedy said to be rich in antioxidants. The action of Cadmium on nitric oxide homeostasis and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8557
Introduction: Konzo is a neurological disease characterized by a sudden onset of symmetrical and spastic paraparesis due to selective upper motoneuron damage. Aim: To determine the Cognito-motor modulatory functions of Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea) extract in improperly process...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8556
This study evaluated the toxicity of a polyherbal Formulation (Ghana Cleanser®) on liver function markers of exposed albino rats. Thirty (30) male and female rats of the Wistar strain were randomly allotted into six (6) groups with n=5. 10.0 mL/kg distilled water was given to con...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8555
Aims: To find out the profile of primary headache patients at the Tanjung Priok Community Health Center from January 2023 to December 2023. Study Design: This research is a type of descriptive research with a cross-sectional research design. Data was obtained through secondary d...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i7554
Aim: The aim of this research is to investigate the pharmacognostic characteristics, antioxidant potential, and anticholinesterase activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schum.) Milne-Redh. This study seeks to evaluate its potential applications for neuroprotection and cognitive hea...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i7553
Aims: Terminalia superba Engl. & Diels, also known as “Mbonga”, is a medicinal plant used by the “Baka” Pygmies of Cameroon for the management of male infertility. Many studies have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, antiulcerative, antidiabetic and antioxidant properties. N...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i7551