The kidneys play a role in the maintenance of homeostasis by ensuring the excreton of waste and toxic substances from the body. Oxidative stress could be defined as an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and an inability of the body system to scavenge the...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2019/46169
This study examined Socio – demographic variables and effects on family life in Obudu urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the extent to which income, employment, and educational status affect family life. These were translated into three (...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/46544
The liver is an important organ which functions in the detoxification of drugs, toxins and metabolic waste products. It also plays a role in the maintenance of homeostasis. Exposure of the liver to oxidative stress leads to impairment of homeostasis which may result in malfunctio...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/46306
Aim: To study the pattern of use of orthodox and herbal medicine among non-academic staff of a Nigerian University. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which a multistage sampling technique was employed. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45359
Aims: Liver diseases are a major public health concern in the world. About 120 million cases of infectious HBV (the half of the world cases) are registered in sub-Saharan Africa. Burkina Faso is a country with a high endemicity of viral hepatitis. These diseases cause serious dam...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44474
Moringa oleifera is a valued medicinal plant. It is a rich source of nutrients, amino acid, antioxidants, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory compounds. This study was carried out to assess the effect of the ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves on tetrachloride CCL4 induced...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44623
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common recurrent functional disorder without organic pathology. IBS mostly afflicts females often presents in different forms with abdominal and extra-abdominal symptoms, and impacts quality of life of patients around the world. Obj...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45475
Background: Psychotropic drugs especially second generation of antipsychotics and antidepressants are used in psychiatric patients with severe mental disorders. These disorders are associated with weight gain and obesity that poses clinical challenges. This needs individualised-t...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45315
Background: Antimicrobials of plant origin have a huge therapeutic prospective and can efficiently be used to treat infectious diseases with reduced or no side effects as related to using synthetic antimicrobials. A potential plant-based antimicrobial is that obtained from Borass...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44495
Portulaca oleracea, Linn. (Purslane), a widely eaten leafy vegetable in some parts of the world, is known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and C, and beta-carotene. It is frequently used in ethnomedicinal treatment of various ailments including anaemia. The dearth of...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/43996