2018-02-02 15:10:57 Acupuncture for severe constipation Acupuncture has been shown to help with chronic severe functional constipation (CSFC). Which patients have a better response is unclear and this study examined that (1). The authors performed…
Read More2018-02-02 15:09:56 High-dose oral multivitamins and minerals after heart attack This study examined a subgroup of the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) (1). It looked at oral multivitamins and minerals after heart attack to…
Read More2018-02-02 15:05:45 Pretreatment of myoinositol is a very new method that was evaluated in multiple small studies to manage poor ovarian response in assisted reproduction. This study was to determine the efficacy of myoinositol supplement…
Read More2018-02-02 15:02:32 Vitamin B12 after gastric bypass Many guidelines recommend vitamin B12 injections in those with gastric bypass surgery. This study reviewed the efficacy and to see if oral B12 is adequate (1). The authors…
Read More2018-01-26 13:43:54 Folic acid supplementation for stroke prevention in patients with cardiovascular disease This study examined the effect of folic acid supplementation on stroke prevention in patients with cardiovascular disease (1). Multiple medical databases were…
Read More2018-01-26 13:43:18 Evaluating smoking cessation interventions in those with chronic diseases In this study, the authors evaluated the effects of a psychological intervention and psychological plus drug intervention on smoking cessation among male smokers with…
Read More2018-01-26 13:42:40 Andrographis for the relief of acute respiratory infections In this study, Andrographis Paniculata was examined for its uses in cough, cold, and influenza (1). The authors suggest it should be helpful in respiratory…
Read More2018-01-26 13:42:05 Herbs for obese patients with type 2 diabetes Berberine is a component of the herb Berberis aristata, and shows effects on cholesterol, blood sugar, and insulin (1). It has low bioavailability, so it…
Read More2018-01-26 13:41:27 Japanese Herbal Medicine for Gastrointestinal Cancer This study was a systematic review on the use of Daikenchuto (DKT) on gastrointestinal motility in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, to see if it could help relieve…
Read More2018-01-26 13:39:54 Smoking cessation intervention in patients with chronic diseases This study aimed to evaluate the effects of psychological intervention and psychological plus drug intervention on smoking cessation among male smokers with single chronic diseases…
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