Search Results - "Complementary therapies in medicine"

Oxidative stress in alzheimer’s disease: A review on emergent natural polyphenolic therapeutics by Cassidy, Luke, Fernandez, Francesca, Johnson, Joel B., Naiker, Mani, Owoola, Akeem G., Broszczak, Daniel A.

“…•A review of Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology focused on oxidative stress.•Plant derived antioxidants show potential as novel adjuvant…”
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Virtual reality in psychiatric disorders: A systematic review of reviews by Cieślik, Błażej, Mazurek, Justyna, Rutkowski, Sebastian, Kiper, Paweł, Turolla, Andrea, Szczepańska-Gieracha, Joanna

“…•This overview addresses the evidence supporting the efficacy of VR interventions in psychiatric disorders.•In anxiety/phobias, virtual reality can be used as…”
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Role of resveratrol supplementation in regulation of glucose hemostasis, inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Mahjabeen, Wajiha, Khan, Dilshad Ahmed, Mirza, Shakil Ahmed

“…The objective was to determine the effects of resveratrol supplementation on glucose homeostasis, oxidative stress, inflammation and microRNAs expression in…”
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Effects of curcuminoids on inflammatory status in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled trial by Saberi-Karimian, Maryam, Keshvari, Mahtab, Ghayour-Mobarhan, Majid, Salehizadeh, Leila, Rahmani, Sepideh, Behnam, Behzad, Jamialahmadi, Tannaz, Asgary, Sedigheh, Sahebkar, Amirhossein

“…•Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent disease.•Curcuminoids are anti-inflammatory agents with potential efficacy in NAFLD.•We tested…”
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Curcuminoids modify lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial by Panahi, Yunes, Khalili, Nahid, Sahebi, Ebrahim, Namazi, Soha, Reiner, Željko, Majeed, Muhammed, Sahbekar, Amirhossein

“…Highlights • Type 2 diabetes is associated with dyslipidemia and elevated cardiovascular risk. • Curcuminoids are bioactive polyphenolic natural products. •…”
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Nano curcumin supplementation reduced the severity of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized double-blind placebo- controlled clinical trial by Asadi, Sara, Gholami, Mohammad Saeed, Siassi, Fereydoun, Qorbani, Mostafa, Khamoshian, Kianoosh, Sotoudeh, Gity

“…Diabetic Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy (DSPN) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. Curcumin is the most important ingredient found in turmeric which…”
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Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial by Koshak, Abdulrahman E., Koshak, Emad A., Mobeireek, Abdullah F., Badawi, Mazen A., Wali, Siraj O., Malibary, Husam M., Atwah, Ali F., Alhamdan, Meshari M., Almalki, Reem A., Madani, Tariq A.

“…•N. sativa L. is a herbal medicine with antiviral and immunomodulatory activities that was suggested for COVID-19.•This open-label randomized controlled trial…”
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Adverse events associated with oral administration of melatonin: A critical systematic review of clinical evidence by Foley, Hope M., Steel, Amie E.

“…•Clinical evidence suggests melatonin has a generally favourable safety profile.•Dosing melatonin with natural circadian rhythms may be important for…”
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Lipid-modifying effects of adjunctive therapy with curcuminoids–piperine combination in patients with metabolic syndrome: Results of a randomized controlled trial by Panahi, Yunes, Khalili, Nahid, Hosseini, Mahboobeh Sadat, Abbasinazari, Mohammad, Sahebkar, Amirhossein

“…Highlights • Dyslipidemia is a leading component of metabolic syndrome (MS). • Curcuminoids have been shown to regulate lipid metabolism and serum lipid…”
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Prevention of irinotecan induced diarrhea by probiotics: A randomized double blind, placebo controlled pilot study by Mego, Michal, Chovanec, Jozef, Vochyanova-Andrezalova, Iveta, Konkolovsky, Peter, Mikulova, Milada, Reckova, Maria, Miskovska, Vera, Bystricky, Branislav, Beniak, Juraj, Medvecova, Lenka, Lagin, Adela, Svetlovska, Daniela, Spanik, Stanislav, Zajac, Vladimir, Mardiak, Jozef, Drgona, Lubos

“…Highlights • Probiotics reduced grade 3–4 diarrhea after irinotecan based chemotherapy. • Probiotics reduced all grades of diarrhea and enterocolitis compared…”
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The effects of probiotic supplementation on mental health, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Amirani, Elaheh, Milajerdi, Alireza, Mirzaei, Hamed, Jamilian, Hamidreza, Mansournia, Mohammad Ali, Hallajzadeh, Jamal, Ghaderi, Amir

“…•Probiotic supplementation on mental health in psychiatric disorders was evaluated.•Probiotic supplementation improved mental health.•Probiotic supplementation…”
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Outcomes of MBSR or MBSR-based interventions in health care providers: A systematic review with a focus on empathy and emotional competencies by Lamothe, Martin, Rondeau, Émélie, Malboeuf-Hurtubise, Catherine, Duval, Michel, Sultan, Serge

“…Highlights • Emotional competencies are of major importance in health care. • MBSR practice enhance skills to better regulate one's emotions. • A systematic…”
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The effects of curcumin supplementation on liver function, metabolic profile and body composition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jalali, Mohammad, Mahmoodi, Marzieh, Mosallanezhad, Zahra, Jalali, Ronak, Imanieh, Mohammad Hadi, Moosavian, Seyedeh Parisa

“…•Curcumin supplementation has favorable effect on metabolic markers in patients with NAFLD.•Curcumin supplementation has favorable effect on anthropometric…”
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What is the influence of grape products on liver enzymes? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ghaffar, Sadia, Naqvi, Mehak Ali, Fayyaz, Adeela, Abid, Mohammed Kadhem, Khayitov, Kakhramon Najmiddinovich, Jalil, Abduladheem Turki, Alsaikhan, Fahad, Hammid, Ali Thaeer, Al-Gazally, Moaed E., Mohammadparast, Vida, Jannat, Behrooz, Nouri, Mehran

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to determine the effects of grape products on liver enzymes in adults. Databases including PubMed/Medline,…”
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HONEY DRESSING IN WOUND TREATMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Yilmaz, Ayse Celik, Aygin, Dilek

“…•The most characteristic role of honey in wound healing is the prevention and limitation of bacterial infection, thus reducing the bio-burden of the…”
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Tango for treatment of motor and non-motor manifestations in Parkinson's disease: A randomized control study by Rios Romenets, Silvia, Anang, Julius, Fereshtehnejad, Seyed-Mohammad, Pelletier, Amelie, Postuma, Ronald

“…Highlights • Argentine tango can improve balance in patients with Parkinson's disease. • There was no benefit of tango on motor severity of Parkinson's…”
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The effects of curcumin supplementation on glycemic status, lipid profile and hs-CRP levels in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Sohaei, Sara, Amani, Reza, Tarrahi, Mohammad Javad, Ghasemi-Tehrani, Hatav

“…•PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders.•Curcumin is a lipophilic yellow pigment of turmeric with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features…”
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Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials by Hawkins, Jessie, Baker, Colby, Cherry, Lindsey, Dunne, Elizabeth

“…Upper respiratory symptoms are often treated with over the counter drugs, antibiotics, and antiviral medications. Due to concerns about safety and efficacy,…”
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Reporting quality of music intervention research in healthcare: A systematic review by Robb, Sheri L., Hanson-Abromeit, Deanna, May, Lindsey, Hernandez-Ruiz, Eugenia, Allison, Megan, Beloat, Alyssa, Daugherty, Sarah, Kurtz, Rebecca, Ott, Alyssa, Oyedele, Oladele Oladimeji, Polasik, Shelbi, Rager, Allison, Rifkin, Jamie, Wolf, Emily

“…•Publications of music intervention research are increasing, as are concerns about inadequate reporting and inconsistent terminology.•Less than 50% of…”
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Modified alternate-day fasting vs. calorie restriction in the treatment of patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial by Parvaresh, Arefe, Razavi, Roghaye, Abbasi, Behnood, Yaghoobloo, Khadijeh, Hassanzadeh, Akbar, Mohammadifard, Noushin, Safavi, Sayyed Morteza, Hadi, Amir, Clark, Cain C.T.

“…•Metabolic syndrome is a high prevalent metabolic disorder and a major risk factor for incidence of CVD and diabetes.•In compare to calorie restriction,…”
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