2017-03-30 16:16:19 This article discusses the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for treating schizophrenia (1). Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation have recently been focused on the pathological hypotheses of schizophrenia. NAC is a precursor of endogenous antioxidant…
Read More2017-03-30 16:15:34 This study looked at the effectiveness of probiotic in reducing hepatic inflammation among non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients (1). The researchers searched the literature and 6 articles were finally critically appraised. All…
Read More2017-03-30 16:12:52 Parkinson’s disease is a leading chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease. This study was performed to summarize and evaluate evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture in the relief of symptoms (1). Seven databases were…
Read More2017-03-30 16:11:49 This study examined the effect of auricular acupuncture therapy on the stress and sleep status of middle-aged women in South Korea (1). 67 women were in the study. Auricular acupuressure therapy including the…
Read More2017-03-30 16:07:58 Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a problem associated with many drugs (1). A supplement called OPERA was developed and tested. It consists of alpha-lipoic acid, Boswellia Serrata, methylsulfonylmethane and bromelain are combined in a…
Read More2017-03-09 13:50:33 Evidence shows that regular exercise lowers the risk of developing breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence. The causality of this relation was examined in this study (1). The typical recommendation is 150 minutes…
Read More2017-03-09 13:45:37 In this study, the current evidence of acupuncture for patients with functional dyspepsia was examined (1). A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing acupuncture to sham acupuncture and…
Read More2017-03-09 13:43:34 In this study, the authors detailed a summary of the evidence on natural treatments for depression (1). A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Positive results were seen including studies of SAMe, methylfolate,…
Read More2017-03-09 13:42:11 In this study, the authors investigated the association between vitamin D levels and asthma control in children between the ages of 5 and 15 (1). Children were followed-up for 6 months and vitamin…
Read More2017-03-09 13:34:34 Some studies have evaluated the link between dietary antioxidant vitamins and the impact on death. This study examined associations between carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E from diet and risk of mortality from all…
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