PMID: Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2019 Nov 12. Epub 2019 Nov 12. PMID: 31713723 Abstract Title: Ubiquinol Improves Endothelial Function in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Single-Center, Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Endothelial dysfunction is reportedly associated with worse outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure. Ubiquinol is …
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Thymol inhibits biofilm formation, eliminates pre-existing biofilms, and enhances clearance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
PMID: Microorganisms. 2020 Jan 10 ;8(1). Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 31936809 Abstract Title: Thymol Inhibits Biofilm Formation, Eliminates Pre-Existing Biofilms, and Enhances Clearance of Methicillin-Resistant(MRSA) in a Mouse Peritoneal Implant Infection Model. Abstract: Methicillin-resistant(MRSA) is a common human pathogen that causes several difficult-to-treat infections, including biofilm-associated infections. The biofilm-forming ability ofplays a pivotal role …
Thymoquinone and curcumin combination protects cisplatin-induced kidney injury, nephrotoxicity.
PMID: J Drug Target. 2020 Feb 5:1-10. Epub 2020 Feb 5. PMID: 31983246 Abstract Title: Thymoquinone and curcumin combination protects cisplatin-induced kidney injury, nephrotoxicity by attenuating NFκB, KIM-1 and ameliorating Nrf2/HO-1 signalling. Abstract: This study evaluates the protective effects of Thymoquinone (Tq) and Curcumin (Cur) in models of cisplatin-induced renal toxicity. Proliferation studies were carried …
This fixed-dose Tanacetum parthenium preparation improved headache frequency and pain intensity in children affected by tension-type headache.
PMID: Ital J Pediatr. 2019 Mar 12 ;45(1):36. Epub 2019 Mar 12. PMID: 30871574 Abstract Title: An observational study of fixed-dose Tanacetum parthenium nutraceutical preparation for prophylaxis of pediatric headache. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Migraine is one of the most prevalent chronic pain manifestations of childhood. Despite the multitude of available treatments, parents are often concerned about …
Tanacetum parthenium enhances pentobarbital-induced sleeping behaviors.
PMID: Avicenna J Phytomed. 2020 Jan-Feb;10(1):70-77. PMID: 31921609 Abstract Title: enhances pentobarbital-induced sleeping behaviors. Abstract: Objective: Sleep disorders are among the most common psychiatric and medical conditions. In the present study, the hypnotic effect ofwas studied in miceMaterials and Methods: The hydro-alcoholic extract (HAE) ofand three fractions of it, namely water fraction (WF), ethyl acetate fraction …
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Antifungal and synergistic effects of the ethyl acetate extract of Tanacetum vulgare against Candida albicans.
PMID: Med Sci Monit Basic Res. 2019 Aug 27 ;25:179-186. Epub 2019 Aug 27. PMID: 31451678 Abstract Title: Antifungal and Synergistic Effects of the Ethyl Acetate Extract of Tanacetum vulgare (L.) Against Candida albicans. Abstract: BACKGROUND With the continued demand for new, effective, and safe endodontic therapies, the aim of this study was assessment of …
Protective effect of α-linolenic acid on non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis and interleukin-6 and -10 in wistar rats.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Dec 18 ;12(1). Epub 2019 Dec 18. PMID: 31861497 Abstract Title: Protective Effect ofα-Linolenic Acid on Non-Alcoholic Hepatic Steatosis and Interleukin-6 and -10 in Wistar Rats. Abstract: Consumption of omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) is related to improvement in the inflammatory response associated with decreases in metabolic disorders of obesity, such …
Alpha-linolenic acid given as an anti-inflammatory agent in a mouse model of colonic inflammation.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Dec ;7(12):3873-3882. Epub 2019 Nov 19. PMID: 31890165 Abstract Title: Alpha-linolenic acid given as an anti-inflammatory agent in a mouse model of colonic inflammation. Abstract: This study examined the relationship between the high-fat, high-sugar diet (HFHSD) and trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) induced mouse colitis, the therapeutic effect of alpha-linolenic acid …
Alpha-linolenic acidbut supplementation improves endothelial dysfunction and diminishes experimental hypertension.
PMID: Cell Death Dis. 2020 Feb 3 ;11(2):83. Epub 2020 Feb 3. PMID: 32015327 Abstract Title: α-Linolenic acid but not linolenic acid protects against hypertension: critical role of SIRT3 and autophagic flux. Abstract: Although dietaryα-linolenic acid (ALA) or linolenic acid (LA) intake was reported to be epidemiologically associated with a lower prevalence of hypertension, recent …
Study Indicates Doctors Are Influenced by Big Pharma Dollars
Unsurprisingly, research finds a strong correlation between Big Pharma physician compensation and increased rates of name-brand drug prescriptions
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