n/a PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2019 May ;26(15):15685-15697. Epub 2019 Apr 4. PMID: 30949948 Abstract Title: Selenium attenuates apoptosis and p-AMPK expressions in fluoride-induced NRK-52E cells. Abstract: Fluoride is widely distributed in the environment, and excessive fluoride intake can induce cytotoxicity, DNA damage, and cell cycle changes in many tissues and organs, including …
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Circulating levels of autophagy markers were low in children with higher fluoride body burden and lower intelligence quotient scores.
PMID: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2019 Sep 1 ;378:114608. Epub 2019 Jun 5. PMID: 31173788 Abstract Title: Effects of long-term fluoride exposure on cognitive ability and the underlying mechanisms: Role of autophagy and its association with apoptosis. Abstract: Autophagy and apoptosis are two important cellular processes that are crucial for neurodevelopment. Evidence shows that apoptosis is …
Antifungal activity of essential oils against azole-resistant and azole-susceptible vaginal Candida glabrata strains.
PMID: Can J Microbiol. 2018 Oct ;64(10):647-663. Epub 2018 May 10. PMID: 29746162 Abstract Title: Antifungal activity of essential oils against azole-resistant and azole-susceptible vaginal Candida glabrata strains. Abstract: Candida glabrata is an opportunistic pathogen, associated with endocarditis, meningitis, and disseminated disease, and also with complicated vaginitis. Essential oils derived from aromatic plants are known …
Cytotoxicity and apoptosis enhancement in breast and cervical cancer cells upon coadministration of mitomycin C and essential oils.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Oct ;106:946-955. Epub 2018 Jul 12. PMID: 30119267 Abstract Title: Cytotoxicity and apoptosis enhancement in breast and cervical cancer cells upon coadministration of mitomycin C and essential oils in nanoemulsion formulations. Abstract: The present study aimed to solubilize the antineoplastic agent, mitomycin C (MMC), in two nanoemulsions (NEs) consisting of different …
Aromatherapy demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the need for antiemetics to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.
PMID: J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 May 27. Epub 2019 May 27. PMID: 31147268 Abstract Title: Essential Oils to Reduce Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if using essential oil products for adult patients reduced the need for antiemetics for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).DESIGN: A prospective and …
Aromatherapy massage performed in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis reduced pain and improved functional status and quality of life.
PMID: Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2019 May 30. Epub 2019 May 30. PMID: 31144450 Abstract Title: Effects of aromatherapy massage on pain, functional state, and quality of life in an elderly individual with knee osteoarthritis. Abstract: AIM: To investigate the effects of aromatherapy massage on pain, functional state and life quality of elderly individuals with …
Nephroprotective effect of essential oils from ginger and turmeric rhizomes against cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity.
PMID: J Oleo Sci. 2018 ;67(10):1339-1345. PMID: 30305562 Abstract Title: Nephroprotective Effect of Essential Oils from Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizomes against Cadmium-induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats. Abstract: Several studies have shown that cadmium (Cd) induces nephrotoxicity and many plant foods phytochemicals have been found useful but their possible mechanism of action still …
Aromatherapy can be used as an alternative or complementary method for managing PONV.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Feb ;42:417-421. Epub 2018 Dec 28. PMID: 30670276 Abstract Title: A randomized placebo-controlled study of aromatherapy for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the aromatherapy treatment effects on PONV patients using ginger, lavender and rose oils and a placebo.DESIGN: …
Non-curcuminoids from turmeric and their potential in cancer therapy and anticancer drug delivery formulations.
PMID: Biomolecules. 2019 01 2 ;9(1). Epub 2019 Jan 2. PMID: 30609771 Abstract Title: Non-Curcuminoids from Turmeric and Their Potential in Cancer Therapy and Anticancer Drug Delivery Formulations. Abstract: Over the past decades curcuminoids have been extensively studied for their biological activities such as antiulcer, antifibrotic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antimutagenic, antifertility, antidiabetic, anticoagulant, antivenom, antioxidant, …
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