Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  J Med Food. 2019 Jul ;22(7):741-751. Epub 2019 May 22. PMID: 31120370 Abstract Title:  , a Medicinal Plant for Appetite Suppression and Weight Loss. Abstract:  The prevalence of obesity is expanding rapidly worldwide, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. The current obesity drug development trends suggest the possibility of reducing …

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PMID:  Mol Biol Rep. 2020 Jan 25. Epub 2020 Jan 25. PMID: 31983015 Abstract Title:  Inhibitory activity of black mulberry (Morus nigra) extract against testicular, liver and kidney toxicity induced by paracetamol in mice. Abstract:  Black mulberry (Morus nigra) leaves is broadly used in traditional medicine worldwide. However, there are no scientific reports regarding testicular …

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PMID:  Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2019 Oct-Dec;36(4):573-582. Epub 2020 Jan 17. PMID: 31967248 Abstract Title:  [Antimicrobial activity in vitro of Camu-Camu (Myrciaria Dubia) against oral microorganisms: a systematic review]. Abstract:  OBJECTIVES.: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Myrciaria dubia on oral microorganisms.MATERIALS AND METHODS.: A systematic review of the literature following PRISMA guidelines …

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PMID:  J Psychopharmacol. 2020 Feb ;34(2):155-166. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31916890 Abstract Title:  Long-term follow-up of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psychiatric and existential distress in patients with life-threatening cancer. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: A recently published randomized controlled trial compared single-dose psilocybin with single-dose niacin in conjunction with psychotherapy in participants with cancer-related psychiatric distress. Results suggested …

Continue reading “These findings suggest that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy holds promise in promoting long-term relief from cancer-related psychiatric distress.”

PMID:  Psychiatry Res. 2020 Jan 2 ;284:112749. Epub 2020 Jan 2. PMID: 31931272 Abstract Title:  The experimental effects of psilocybin on symptoms of anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis. Abstract:  The current meta-analysis examined the effects of psilocybin in combination with behavioral interventions on anxiety and depression in samples with elevated symptoms. Across four studies (one …

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PMID:  J Psychopharmacol. 2020 Feb ;34(2):167-180. Epub 2020 Jan 16. PMID: 31941394 Abstract Title:  Therapeutic mechanisms of psilocybin: Changes in amygdala and prefrontal functional connectivity during emotional processing after psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Psilocybin has shown promise as a treatment for depression but its therapeutic mechanisms are not properly understood. In contrast to …

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PMID:  PLoS Pathog. 2019 10 ;15(10):e1008080. Epub 2019 Oct 28. PMID: 31658304 Abstract Title:  Infectious vaccine-derived rubella viruses emerge, persist, and evolve in cutaneous granulomas of children with primary immunodeficiencies. Abstract:  Rubella viruses (RV) have been found in an association with granulomas in children with primary immune deficiencies (PID). Here, we report the recovery and …

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PMID:  Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 Jan 21. Epub 2020 Jan 21. PMID: 31964815 Abstract Title:  Transformative experience and social connectedness mediate the mood-enhancing effects of psychedelic use in naturalistic settings. Abstract:  Past research suggests that use of psychedelic substances such as LSD or psilocybin may have positive effects on mood and …

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PMID:  J Infect Dis. 2019 Jul 19 ;220(4):594-602. PMID: 30972418 Abstract Title:  Early Measles Vaccination During an Outbreak in the Netherlands: Short-Term and Long-Term Decreases in Antibody Responses Among Children Vaccinated Before 12 Months of Age. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: The majority of infants will not be protected by maternal antibodies until their first measles vaccination, between …

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PMID:  Vaccine. 2018 10 1 ;36(41):6039-6042. Epub 2018 Sep 5. PMID: 30195487 Abstract Title:  Non-live pentavalent vaccines after live measles vaccine may increase mortality. Abstract:  Live measles vaccine (MV) may have beneficial off-target/non-specific effects (NSEs) reducing child mortality beyond prevention of measles infection. In contrast, the non-live pentavalent (Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-H. influenzae Type B-Hepatitis B) vaccine has …

Continue reading “This study confirms previous findings suggesting a higher mortality rate when DTP-containing vaccines are received with or after the live measles vaccine.”