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Does ABO Blood Type Implicate Susceptibility to Respiratory Abnormalities? A Controlled Cross-sectional Study among Indigenous University Students in Rivers State, Nigeria

Jerome Ndudi Asiwe, Elizabeth Bassey Umoren, Tolunigba Abisola Kolawole, Kingsley Bassey Etim, Adedolapo Adeola Agbeluyi, Nicholas Asiwe & Vincent Igbokwe · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: The blood typing is a genetically defined immune system characteristic that has a well-known role in transplantation and chemotherapy. However, it is unclear what role it could serve in diagnosing or predicting respiratory pathologies. The study aims at investigating...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i1470

Clinical Effectiveness of Hawthorn, Lemon Balm and Magnesium on Patients with Distress Disorders: Preliminary Data by a Survey of Italian Gastroenterologists

Paolo Usai-Satta & Fabio Monica · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Aims: distress disorders (DD) include psychological symptoms such as sleep disorders, fatigue and psychophysical exhaustion that are common to many mental diseases. DD is often associated with somatic symptoms such as abdominal pain or bowel dysfunction. The aim of this study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i1471

Impact of Sensory Stimulation on Perception and Performance among the Comatose: A Pilot Study

Charitha Lewis & Diana Lobo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Adult brains in good health are capable of processing a variety of intricate sensory data. The faces of the object and the people are recognised, and the location, depth, and distance of the object and the people are identified. These basic and complex perceptual abilities may be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i1469

Phytochemical and Nutritional Constituents of Leaf Extracts of Two Edible Medicinal Plants in Nigeria: A Comparative Appraisal

Uduenevwo Francis Evuen & Enyohwo Dennis Kpomah · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Humanity has constantly sought empirical treatments for health problems and nutritional deficits since the 20th century. In this regard, synthetic medications have been in extensive use. However, their applications in such conditions are often accompanied by negative side effects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i1468

Homoeopathic Perspective in the Management of Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

Uttam Singh, Shweta Singh & Hanuman Ram · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: Substance abuse has become a widespread global issue. It includes abuse of illegal substances, namely marijuana, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamines, and legal substances, including alcohol, nicotine or prescribed medicines. Aim of Review: This review assesses the ro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4465

Naturopathy Module in Management of Obesity (Class-3): A Case Study

Ripudamansingh Chauhan, Shweta Chauhan, Roshani Tank & Umesh Yadav · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Obesity is a complex condition with global prevalence reaching almost one-third of the world's population. It affects all ages, genders, and backgrounds, although older individuals and women tend to be more affected. In this case, a 36-year-old male business person leading a sede...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4466

Possible Ameliorative and Preventive Effect of Leaf Extract of Andrographis paniculata on Atherosclerosis: An Experience with Isoproterenol Induced Wistar Rats

E. I. Onwubuya, A. A. Oladejo, O. A. Kalu & I. K. Ndubueze · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Atherosclerosis has been regarded as one of the leading causes of death in modern-day man worldwide. The use of medicinal plants especially Andrographis paniculata in the treatment of chronic diseases, particularly atherosclerotic disorder is becoming popular. This study aimed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i1467

User Satisfaction Levels about m-Health Application for Growth Monitoring and Children's Development in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Tri Siswati, Muhammad Primiaji Rialihanto, Nurhidayat Nurhidayat & Tjaronosari Tjaronosari · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: The level of user satisfaction with the m-health application has a significant impact on its long-term viability. Aims: This study aims to determine user satisfaction levels about m-health applications for growth monitoring and children's development in Yogyakarta, In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4464

Effect of Acalypha wilkesiana on Oxidative Stress and Histopathology of Liver and Kidney in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Albino Rats

Joshua Charles Isirima & Precious Ojo Uahomo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

This study investigated the effect of Acalypha wilkesiana on oxidative stress biomarkers as well as liver and kidney histopathology. 54 Albino rats were divided into 6 groups of 9 animals each including group 1 animals received only feed and water ad libitum; group 2 received 160...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4463

Practicing Humility to Medical Students: Sharing Experience during Community Service to Specific Lay Church Congregation

Forman Erwin Siagian, Trini Suryowati, Lusia Sri Sunarti, Yusias Hikmat Diani, Ekarini Daroedono, Windra Lin, Rini Anjarwati Kusuma Putri & Dewa Vighneshwara · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Aims: The aim of this sharing of experience was to explore the foundational concepts of humility that helped medical students better understand and implement the principles of humility into his/her undergraduate medical education and also expressing it to the people they serve du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i4462

Human tau E14 Mutation Induced Neurodegeneration in Drosophila melanogaster is Ameliorated by Developmental Supplement of Ashwagandha Root Extract

Mamatha Nagamadhu Murthy & Baragur Venkatanarayanasetty Shyamala · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS) known as Ashwagandha, has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to promote longevity and vitality. The use of herbal plant extract in treating several diseases has been documented from the very beginning in Ayurveda. The ethnopharmacolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i3461

Effect of Yoga on Stress Management in Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review

Shalini Singh, Divya Singh, Kautuk Kishore Chaturvedi & S. Lakshmi Kandhan · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: Healthcare professionals are those who work relentlessly to provide care, empathy and support to the patients, therefore they are not able to take care of themselves due to demanding work and stress which affects their personal and professional life. Yogic practices i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i3459

Anti-Arthritic Effect of the Aqueous Extracts of the Roots and Barks of Gossypium herbaceous in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Female Wistar Rats

Abeng Edoa Catherine, Youovop Janvier, Fonkoua Martin, Takuissu Guemto Guy, Amamba Akamba Dupon, Nanhah Jules Vidal, Fopa Lambou Grace & Oben Enyong Julius · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of one or more joints resulting to disability. Age (above 50 years) and life style are the main risk factors. In this study, we evaluated the effects of the aqueous extracts of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i3460

Phytochemical Composition and Anti-Motility Effects of Napoleonae imperialis Methanol Crude Leaf Extract and Fractions in Rats

Oguamanam, Kelechi C., Yusuf N. Omeh, Uhuo Emmanuel & Raymond C. Ofoezie · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Background: Extracts from that Napoleonae imperialis leaves have traditionally been used to treat wounds and diarrhoea in south east Nigeria. Aim: The present study was carried out to evaluate following scientific principles, the phytochemical composition and anti-motility effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i3458

Ameliorative Effects of 5-7, Dihydroxy Flavone (Chrysin) on Hippocampus of Wistar Rats with Doxorubicin-induced Cognitive Impairment

Ifeanyi Anthony Egwuatu, Emeka Godson Anyanwu, Augustine Oviosun, Abraham John Chukwuebuka, Chiadikobi Lawrence Ozoemena, Ekene Valentine Ugbor & Maduadichie Arinze Godswill · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Concern is increasing regarding the effect of chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment on oncology patients. This sought to investigate the effect of 5-7, dihydroxyflavone on the hippocampus of wistar rats with Doxorubicin induced cognitive impairment. 30 male Wistar rats were p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i2456