PMID: J Integr Med. 2019 Sep ;17(5):383-386. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31253578 Abstract Title: Beneficial effects of hirudotherapy in a chronic case of complex regional pain syndrome. Abstract: We report about hirudotherapy in a patient with chronic complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in the right hand. CRPS is a multifactorial disease associated with disabling …
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A case report of successful treatment of long-standing complex regional pain syndrome with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
PMID: J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2019 Dec 14. Epub 2019 Dec 14. PMID: 31838618 Abstract Title: Successful Treatment of Long Standing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Abstract: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a devastating posttraumatic neuroinflammatory condition with both autoinflammatory and autoimmune features, characterized by unrelenting severe pain and disability, with the …
Electroacupuncture alleviates mechanical allodynia in a rat model of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I via suppressing spinal CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling.
PMID: J Pain. 2020 Jan 29. Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 32006698 Abstract Title: Electroacupuncture Alleviates Mechanical Allodynia in a Rat Model of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-I via Suppressing Spinal CXCL12/CXCR4 Signaling. Abstract: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) results in chronic and excruciating pain in patients. Conventional therapies lack effectiveness, rendering it one of …
In vitro assay of quinoa and lupin extracts on human platelet aggregation.
PMID: Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2020 Feb 21. Epub 2020 Feb 21. PMID: 32086676 Abstract Title: In Vitro Assay of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) and Lupin (Lupinus spp.) Extracts on Human Platelet Aggregation. Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death throughout the world. A major risk factor for CVD is platelet aggregation. …
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A pine nut polysaccharide is a promising functional food to prevent alcohol induced-liver injury.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Nov 9. Epub 2019 Nov 9. PMID: 31712149 Abstract Title: Comparative study on hepatoprotection of pine nut (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc.) polysaccharide against different types of chemical-induced liver injury models in vivo. Abstract: A novel polysaccharide (PNP80b-2) was obtained from Pinus koraiensis pine nut, which has been proved …
The results suggest that Enzogenol may have hypoglycaemic effects in healthy participants, especially those exhibiting monophasic shapes.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Feb 15 ;12(2). Epub 2020 Feb 15. PMID: 32075228 Abstract Title: An Acute, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Blind, Crossover, Dose-Response, Exploratory Study to Assess the Effects of New Zealand Pine Bark Extract (Enzogenol) on Glycaemic Responses in Healthy Participants. Abstract: An acute, placebo-controlled, single-blind, crossover, dose-response, exploratory study was designed to investigate the hypoglycaemic effects …
Fermented Morinda citrifolia alleviates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Jan 18 ;12(1). Epub 2020 Jan 18. PMID: 31963703 Abstract Title: Fermented(Noni) Alleviates DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga Mice through Modulating Immune Balance and Skin Barrier Function. Abstract: , a fruit generally known as"Noni", has been traditionally used in parts of East Asia to relieve inflammatory diseases. Although several studies using noni …
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Antibacterial activity of the noni fruit extract against Listeria monocytogenes and its applicability as a natural sanitizer for the washing of fresh-cut produce.
PMID: Food Microbiol. 2019 Dec ;84:103260. Epub 2019 Jul 5. PMID: 31421758 Abstract Title: Antibacterial activity of the noni fruit extract against Listeria monocytogenes and its applicability as a natural sanitizer for the washing of fresh-cut produce. Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activity of the noni fruit extract (NFE) against Listeria …
Cucurbitacin B and I inhibits colon cancer growth by targeting the Notch signaling pathway.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2020 Jan 28 ;10(1):1290. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 31992775 Abstract Title: Cucurbitacin B and I inhibits colon cancer growth by targeting the Notch signaling pathway. Abstract: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have the ability to self-renew and induce drug resistance and recurrence in colorectal cancer (CRC). As current chemotherapy doesn't eliminate CSCs …
Cucurbitacin B inhibits gastric cancer progression by suppressing STAT3 activity.
PMID: Arch Biochem Biophys. 2020 Feb 20:108314. Epub 2020 Feb 20. PMID: 32088220 Abstract Title: Cucurbitacin B inhibits gastric cancer progression by suppressing STAT3 activity. Abstract: Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is expressed aberrantly in multiple tumors, including gastric cancer (GC). STAT3 overexpression and excessive activation have been confirmed to play vital …
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