2016-12-20 10:41:35 Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system. This study looked at vitamin D status and tuberculosis risk (1). Eight trials examined whether vitamin D as a therapy during tuberculosis treatment…
Read More2016-12-20 10:40:44 In this study, the authors evaluated the effect of a supplement containing alpha-lipoic acid and of a placebo on glyco-metabolic control and on oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetics (1). They randomized…
Read More2016-12-20 10:38:56 In this study, the authors investigated the association between sleep apnea and risk of dementia based on a study on the use of Vitamin E and Selenium (1). Participants were assessed at 128…
Read More2016-12-20 10:37:41 This study aimed to detail the pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) used by women with cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (1). The study used a survey of over 7000 women with…
Read More2016-12-20 10:33:04 Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to clinical practice that includes using the best evidence to make decisions (1). EBP is a patient-centered approach. It can facilitate consistency across professional boundaries. An over-emphasis…
Read More2016-11-01 11:39:24 Adhesive capsulitis causes pain and reduced range of motion. Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are first-line options. This study investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of frozen shoulder (1). In a…
Read More2016-11-01 11:38:27 Threatened miscarriage is a common complication of early pregnancy and increases the risk of miscarriage or premature labour. This study examined the feasibility of offering acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment for women presenting…
Read More2016-11-01 11:37:22 In this study, the authors determined the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oils of Tagetes minuta (1). The essential oils were extracted using steam distillation method while antibacterial activity was evaluated…
Read More2016-11-01 11:35:53 In this randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, the researchers compared the effect of calcium supplementation with vitamin D on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease regression during a hypo-energetic program (1). The experiment lasted 12 weeks…
Read More2016-11-01 11:32:29 Human gut microbiota influences health. The authors of this study performed a genome-wide association study of the gut microbiota using cohorts from Germany (1). Controlling for diet and non-genetic parameters, the authors identified…
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