2019-12-17 15:27:50 Vitamin D and Diabetic Retinopathy Contrasting data about the association between proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and vitamin D status remain unknown, and was discussed by this study (1). First, a hospital-based cross-sectional study…
Read More2019-11-04 16:16:01 The treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients requires a combination of non-pharmacological (education, exercise and physical therapy), as well as pharmacological treatment modalities. The optimal management of AS still remains unresolved. The aim…
Read More2019-11-04 16:15:42 Refractory edema is characterized by persistent swelling which does not react to diuretic use and sodium restriction. This case report shows a traditional herbal medicine, Gwack Rhyung Tang and Chunggan extract effectively treated…
Read More2019-11-04 16:15:20 The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture plus routine treatment (RT) for acute pancreatitis (AP) (1). Literature searches were performed in 8 databases up to October…
Read More2019-11-04 16:14:31 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) which increases their morbidity and mortality. A sedentary lifestyle in CKD is directly linked to the onset of CVD. Physical…
Read More2019-11-04 16:13:38 This study was a randomized controlled trial aimed to test whether vitamin D (VD) supplementation affects measures of physical performance in VD-insufficient mildly trained children (1). Thirty-six recreationally soccer player boys were randomly…
Read More2019-10-09 15:53:20 Health Canada is advising Canadians that Pharm Canada Inc. is recalling all lots of “Passion X” and “Passion Fem” from retail because they contain an undeclared prescription drug ingredient (sildenafil) and may pose…
Read More2019-08-23 14:50:40 Vascular dementia (VaD), a severe neurologic condition related to aging of the cerebrovascular structure, has been treated with herbal medications and products. In this overview of systematic reviews (SRs) on the effects of…
Read More2019-08-20 14:46:45 In this study, the authors identified the frequency and assessed the validity of marketing claims made by American chiropractors, naturopaths, homeopaths, acupuncturists, and integrative medicine practitioners relating to the diagnosis and treatment of…
Read More2019-08-16 14:39:17 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by the clinical signs of oligo-amenorrhoea, infertility and hirsutism. Conventional treatment of PCOS includes a range of oral pharmacological agents, lifestyle changes and surgical modalities. Beta-endorphin is…
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