Using a content analysis approach, we have attempted to carry out a comprehensive analysis on HIV/AIDS Epidemic in University of Dschang, Cameroon with a particular focus on evidence and policy formulation. The main objective of the study is to analyze the evidences and policy fo...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/31103
Background: Euphorbia prostrata, is an annual herbaceous plant reported to possess many biological activities. In Cameroon, it is traditionally used to treat various diseases among which fungal infections. Aims: This study aimed at evaluating the safety and the therapeutic effect...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/38924
Background: An aphrodisiac can be defined as any type of food or drink that is capable of causing sexual desire or arousal, increase sexual potency and increase sexual pleasure. The use of synthetic aphrodisiacs results in unwanted side effects that are noxious to the patients, t...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39229
Background: Cupping (Al-Hijamah) therapy is a traditional complementary and alternative medicine practice used in diverse diseases with the variable outcome since ancient times. The precise selection of cupping points is a core component of cupping therapy techniques and one of t...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39269
Tomisin Happy Ogunwa, Tolulope Tosin Adeyelu, Rotimi Yemi Fasimoye, Mary Bosede Oyewale, Taiwo Ademola Ademoye, Oluwasogo Clement Ilesanmi, Damilola Rafiat Sholanke, Oluwafemi Busayo Awe, Samuel Ayomikun Ajiboye, Bunmi Oluwayemisi Oloye & Folasade Catherine Ayenitaju·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2018
Aims: Baphia pubescens (B. pubescens) is used by local traditional healers among the Ikale people in Nigeria for the management of numerous free radical-mediated ailments and complications. This preliminary study was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical profile and antioxidant p...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39312
Aims: To investigate the susceptibility pattern Salmonella enterica strains to selected antibiotics and extract of Dalbergia latifolia as well as their combinatory effect on (multi-drug resistant) MDR salmonella. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Iba...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39008
Aims: This research gathered information and offered a baseline data for more comprehensive studies on effectiveness of the preparations and the medicinal applications in the Tagabawa community. Moreover, the area is rich in medicinal plants but has no studies documenting the tra...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/38301
Aims: To isolate triterpenoids from the surface layer of Poria cocos and evaluate their hepatoprotective activities in vitro. Study Design: Triterpenoids were isolated and identified from the surface layer of Poria cocos. Their effects on alcohol induced-liver injury models were...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/38016
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical, biological, socio-economic and socio-demographic parameters on sickle cell patients before, during and after the administration of Drepanoalpha®, a nutraceutical used in the management of sickle cell disease in DR. Congo. Method...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37350
Aim: HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world’s deadliest diseases today. Drug resistance and narrow spectrum of available therapeutics is a main problem during HIV treatment. Therefore, new drugs effective against drug-resistant HIV strains are needed. The aim of thi...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/36908
Medicinal plants have bioactive compounds which play an important role in the healing of various diseases. They are the best sources for chemical ingredients, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents for cure of different diseases. Most medicinal plants possess pharmacological activi...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37049
Aims: To assess Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccination uptake and dosage completion among women of reproductive age in Ilorin west Local Government area of Kwara state. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Ilorin west local government, kwara state between...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37224
Background: Infectious diseases remain major threat to human health worldwide despite the availability of antibiotic library in drug stores, because of the emergence of new multi-drug resistant bacteria. Therefore, the discovery of new effective treatment will help in fighting su...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37418
Abdullah M. Al-Bedah, Naseem A. Qureshi, Omer Abdulaziz Al-Yahia, Abdullah Al-Saigul, Mohammed Aldoghaim, Ahmed T. El-Olemy, Sulaiman Aleidi, Asim A. Hussein, Ibrahim S. Elsubai, Tamer S. Aboushanab, Gazzaffi I. M. Ali, Ahmed H. Almosilhi, Meshari S. Alqaed & Mohammed Khalil·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2017
Background: Traditional medicine is an ancient nonconventional method of treating a variety of diseases in diverse cultures of the Eastern world, and currently its potential value has been recognized around the world. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current u...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/36711
Aim: This research was carried out to determine the phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activities of leaf and stem bark ethanol extracts of Prunus avium L. against selected human pathogens. Methodology: The methods used included mechanical pulverization of the air-dried p...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37272