MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:18:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667081&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F10 This study is a randomized placebo controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the KRG extract compared to placebo and will be provided valuable new information about the clinical and physiological effects of the KRG extract on reduction of ILI incidence including flu and upper respiratory tract infections. The study has been pragmatically designed to ensure that the study findings can be implemented into clinical practice if KRG extract can be shown to be an effective reduction strategy in ILI incidence. Trial Registration: NCT01478009. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667081 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5667081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659625&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F9 Conclusion: D. alata barks extract is neither mutagenic by the Ames test nor toxic in the pregnancy of rats, with no physical-neurobehavioral consequences on the rat offsprings development. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659625 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5659625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647715&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F8 Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that aqueous extract of Arctium lappa L. roots enhances sexual behavior in male rats. The aphrodisiac effects of the plant extract may be related to the presence of flavonoids, saponins, lignans and alkaloids, acting via a multitude of central and peripheral mechanisms. These results thus support the traditional use of Arctium lappa L. root extract for treating impotence and sterility. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647715 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5647715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647716&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F7 Conclusions: TC training offered through existing community-based programs is a safe, feasible, and promising intervention for reducing multiple fracture risks. Our results affirm the value of a more definitive, longer-term trial of TC for osteopenic women, adequately powered to detect clinically relevant effects of TC on attenuation of BMD loss and reduction of fall risk in this population.Trail registration: clinicaltrials.gov NCT01039012 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647716 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5647716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597384&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F4 Conclusions: In general Dutch YHC physicians have a relative positive attitude towards IP; more than half of the respondents used one or more forms of CAM and one third recommended CAM therapies. However, the majority of YHC physicians did not ask their clients about CAM use and seemed to have a lack of knowledge regarding CAM. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597384 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597383&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F5 Conclusions: Tan IIA has significant growth inhibition effects on U-937 cells through the induction of apoptosis. And Tan IIA-induced apoptosis might result from the activation of PXR, which suppresses the activity of NF-kappaB and lead to the down-regulation of CCL2 expression. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597383 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597382&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F6 Conclusion: AC-PACs by affecting the adherence properties of C. albicans and attenuating the inflammatory response induced by this pathogen represent potential novel therapeutic agents for the prevention/treatment of oral candidiasis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597382 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5597382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581398&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F3 Conclusions, The methanol extracts of A. paniculata and M. charantia possess the ability of inhibiting the activity of DENV-1 in in vitro assays. Both of these plants are worth to be further investigated and might be advantageous as an alternative for dengue treatment. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581398 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581400&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F1 Conclusion: According to this study, the proportion of cancer patients seeing a CAM provider was not statistically significantly different from patients with CHD or individuals without cancer or CHD. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581400 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581399&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F12%2F2 Conclusions: Almost half the respondents (46%) used CAM, 28% used CAM specifically to treat their diabetes. Individuals born overseas were significantly more likely to use CAM than those born in Australia. Other factors such as age, gender, income, education and duration of living with diabetes were not associated with higher rate of CAM usage. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581399 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552231&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F137 Conclusions: TG-decoction balances female hormones similarly to conjugated estrogens but less effectively. However, it is superior in upregulating ERalpha and beta and exhibits antioxidative and antiaging activities. Whilst it shares similar effects with estrogen, TG-decoction also seems to have distinctive and more complex functions and activities. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552231 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5552231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552230&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F138 Conclusions: We found a race by literacy interaction suggesting that the relationship between health literacy and CAM use differed significantly by race. Adequate health literacy among whites is associated with increased CAM use, but not associated with CAM use in African Americans. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552230 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5552230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552233&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F135 Conclusions: This paper reports the success of a novel approach to the development of outcome instruments, in which items are extracted from patients' words instead of being distilled from pre-existing theory. The resulting instrument, focused on measuring shifts in patients' perceptions of health and well-being along pre-specified axes, is undergoing continued testing, and is available for use by cooperating investigators. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552233 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5552233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552232&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F136 Conclusions: We have placed lay language and direct experience at the center of questionnaire revision and refinement. In so doing, we provide an innovative model for the development of truly patient-centered outcome measures. Although this instrument was designed and tested in a CAM-specific population, it may be useful in assessing multi-dimensional shifts in well-being across a broader patient population. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552232 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5552232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524513&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F134 Conclusion: The results obtained from this study indicate that grape seed proanthocyanidins have the ability to inhibit the invasion of human cutaneous HNSCC cells by targeting the EGFR expression and reversing the process of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. These data suggest that GSPs can be developed as a complementary and alternative medicine for the prevention of invasion/metastasis of HNSCC cells. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524513 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524515&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F132 Background: Calm, compassionate clinicians comfort others. To evaluate the direct psychophysiologic benefits of non-verbal communication of compassion (NVCC), it is important to minimize the effect of subjects' expectation. This preliminary study was designed to a) test the feasibility of two strategies for maintaining subject blinding to non-verbal communication of compassion (NVCC), and b) determine whether blinded subjects would experience psychophysiologic effects from NVCC. Methods: Subjects were healthy volunteers who were told the study was evaluating the effect of time and touch on the autonomic nervous system. The practitioner had more than 10 years experience with lovingkindness meditation (LKM), a form of NVCC. Subjects completed 10-point visual analog scales (VAS) for stress, r... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524515 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524514&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F133 Background: Exercise stress was shown to increase oxidative stress in rats. It lacks reports of increased protection afforded by dietary antioxidant supplements against ROS production during exercise stress. We evaluated the effects of vitamin E supplementation on renal non-enzymatic antioxidants in young rats submitted to exhaustive exercise stress. Methods: Wistar rats were divided into three groups: 1) control group; 2) exercise stress group and; 3) exercise stress + Vitamin E group. Rats from the group 3 were treated with gavage administration of 1 mL of Vitamin E (5mg/kg) for seven consecutive days. Animals from groups 2 and 3 were submitted to a bout of swimming exhaustive exercise stress. Kidney samples were analyzed for Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances to (TBARS) by malondia... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524514 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524516&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F131 Conclusions: The identified differences suggest that those GPs using and believing in CAM have a different medical orientation and approach which in turn may influence their job satisfaction. With this finding CAM use turns out to be a relevant factor regarding job satisfaction and, with this, may be a possible lever to counteract the growing dissatisfaction of GPs in Germany. This finding could also be important for designing strategies to promote the recruitment of young doctors to general practice. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524516 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5524516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515308&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F130 Conclusions: A correlation between the antioxidant activity and the total phenolic contents of the extracts indicated that phenolic compounds were the dominant contributors to the antioxidant activity of the plant. This study, therefore, demonstrated that Z. mucronata subsp. mucronata has strong antioxidant property and free radical scavenging capability. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515308 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5515308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504707&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F128 Conclusions. Many of these terpenes have documented antimicrobial and analgesic properties, and some have also synergistic interactions with other terpenes. The mode of application in hotbed and mother roasting differs from the documented mechanisms of action of these terpenes. Plants in these two practices are likely to serve mainly hygienic purposes, by segregating the mother from infection sources such as beds, mats, stools, cloth and towels. Steam sauna medicinal plant use through inhalation of essential oils vapors can possibly have medicinal efficacy, but is unlikely to alleviate the ailments commonly encountered during postpartum convalescence. Steam sauna medicinal plant use through dermal condensation of essential oils, and steam bath cleansing of the perineal area is possibly a p... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504707 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504706&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F129 Conclusions: Similar to our previous observations in human bladder cancer cells, Boswellia sacra essential oil induces breast cancer cell-specific cytotoxicity. Suppression of cellular network formation and disruption of spheroid development of breast cancer cells by Boswellia sacra essential oil suggest that the essential oil may be effective for treating advanced breast cancer. Consistently, the essential oil represses signaling pathways and cell cycle regulators that have been proposed as therapeutic targets for breast cancer. Future pre-clinical and clinical studies are urgently needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Boswellia sacra essential oil as a therapeutic agent for treating breast cancer. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504706 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504708&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F127 This study is a multicenter, randomized, active-controlled trial with two parallel arms. Participants with acute low back pain and severe functional disability, defined as an Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) value > 60%, will be randomly allocated to the acupuncture group and the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) injection group. The acupuncture group will receive MSAT and the NSAID injection group will receive an intramuscular injection of diclofenac. All procedures will be limited to one session and the symptoms before and after treatment will be measured by assessors blinded to treatment allocation. The primary outcome will be measured at 30 minutes after treatment using the numerical rating scale (NRS) of low back pain while the patient is moving. Secondary outcomes will be mea... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504708 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494830&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F126 Conclusions: Overall, the flavonoid mixture has shown to have significant insulin secretogogue, insulinomimetic and cytoprotective effects and can be evaluated for clinical trials as a therapeutant in the management of diabetic manifestations. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494830 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5494830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476460&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F125 This study will show the potential anti-inflammatory properties of the CKJ in their skin activity when histamine is the challenging agent as occurs in the clinical situation. And the present protocol will confirm the efficacy and safety of the CKJ for allergy symptoms, suggesting more basic knowledge to conduct further randomized controlled trials (RCT). If this study will be successfully performed, the CKJ will be an alternative dietary supplemental remedy for allergy patients.Trial registration: NCT01402141 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476460 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5476460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468965&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F123 Conclusions: The combinational use of the TC extract with 5-FU displays strong cytotoxic synergy in cancer cells and low cytotoxicity in normal cells. These findings suggest that this cocktail may have a potential role in cancer treatment. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468965 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5468965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468964&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F124 Conclusion: Moxibustion treatment appears safe, but showed no positive effect on constipation. The effectiveness of moxibustion treatment may depend on the syndrome pattern, and further long-term studies with a larger number of subjects are warranted.Trial registration: Clinical Research Information Service, KCT0000168 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468964 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5468964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468967&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F121 Conclusions: Patients with sub-optimally controlled type 2 diabetes expressed a high level of interest in trying ND care. Those patients with the greatest interest were less satisfied with their diabetes care, more motivated to engage in self-care, and more likely to use other CAM therapies for their diabetes. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468967 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5468967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468966&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F122 Conclusions The data suggested that topical application of MEBO may be considered for further investigation as a potential first-line treatment modality for superficial partial thickness burns.Trial registrationThe trial has been registered on the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Register (ISRCTN) and given the registration number ISRCTN74058791. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468966 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5468966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457542&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F120 Conclusions: The preventive effect of SM was presumably due to its anti-oxidative stress partly via modulation of osteoclast maturation and number. In current study, SM appears to be a promising osteoporosis therapeutic natural product. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457542 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5457542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449741&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F119 Conclusion: Carvacrol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool and terpinen-4-ol were very active in vitro against oral Candida isolates. Their fungistatic and fungicidal activities might convert them into promising alternatives for the topic treatment of oral candidiasis and denture stomatitis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449741 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5449741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449743&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F117 Conclusions: Herbal medicine is popular among the respondents but they appear to be ignorant of its potential toxicities. It may be necessary to evaluate the safety, efficacy and quality of herbal medicines and their products through randomised clinical trial studies. Public enlightenment programme about safe use of herbal medicines may be necessary as a means of minimizing the potential adverse effects. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449743 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5449743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5449742&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F118 DiscussionSuccessful completion of these aggregate aims will provide an evaluation of outcomes associated with the real-world use of A/C services. The trio of retrospective, qualitative, and prospective study will also provide a clearer understanding of the decision-making processes behind the use of A/C for CMP and a transportable methodology that can be applied to other health care settings, CAM treatments, and clinical populations.Trial registration: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT01345409 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5449742 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5449742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440769&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F116 Background: In Germany, Iscucin(R) Populi (IP), a preparation from mistletoe growing on the poplar tree, is used in cancer therapy while Viscum Mali e planta tota (VM), a preparation from mistletoe growing on the apple tree, is used in patients with osteoarthritis. Since mistletoe preparations are suspected to induce production of potentially tumor promoting cytokines like interleukin (IL)-6, further studies on the immunological effects are of interest. Methods: In this 3-armed randomized, double blind clinical trial healthy volunteers received increasing doses of either IP (strength F, 0.0125%, G, 0.25% and H, 5%, each for 4 weeks), or VM (1:1000 [D3], 1:100 [D2] and 2% each for 4 weeks) or placebo (isotonic solution) subcutaneously twice per week over a period of 12 weeks. Physical exami... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440769 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5440769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421961&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F115 Conclusions: WT showed no efficacy in the combinations tested. WTF was enhanced with copper (II) sulphate and further with vitamin C. WT and WTF increased acidity of copper (II) sulphate possibly via the formation of chemical complexes. The difference in WT/WTF absorbance possibly represented substances less concentrated or absent in WTF. Investigations to establish which WTF component/s and in what proportions additives are most effective against target organisms are warranted. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421961 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5421961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407860&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F114 Conclusion: The results obtained in the current study indicate that Plumbagin is very effective in the mechanism based treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407860 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407861&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F113 Conclusion: These results suggested the preventive role of SAME for gentamicin induced toxicity that could be attributed by phytochemicals having antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407861 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407862&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F112 Conclusions: The dandelion extract showed strong activity against HIV-1 RT and inhibited both the HIV-1 vector and the hybrid-MoMuLV/MoMuSV retrovirus replication. These findings provide additional support for the potential therapeutic efficacy of Taraxacum officinale. Extracts from this plant may be regarded as another starting point for the development of an antiretroviral therapy with fewer side effects. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407862 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386392&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F110 Conclusions: These results indicated the possible application of P. macrocarpa fruit as a source of bioactive compounds, potent as an antioxidant, anti inflammatory and cytotoxic agents.KeywordsPhaleria macrocarpa, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic activity (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386392 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5386392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386391&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F111 Conclusions: Ginseng inhibited colonic inflammation and tumorigenesis promoted by Western diet. We speculate that the ginseng metabolite compound K contributes to the chemopreventive effects of this agent in colonic tumorigenesis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386391 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5386391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386393&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F109 Conclusions: Our findings indicate that several specific types of EBS might have important influences on a woman's various aspects of quality of life, but further verification is necessary. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386393 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5386393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386395&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F107 Conclusions: Our findings are in accordance with those of previous studies that women over 30 years of age with a high education and income typically use CAMs. Finnish parents seem to use CAMs as complementary rather than alternative to medicines. Health care professionals should take into consideration both the concomitant use as well as the negative attitudes among CAM users in encounters with the parents. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386395 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386394&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F108 Conclusions: In summary, geopropolis produced by M. fasciculata can exert antimicrobial action against S. mutans and C. albicans, with significant inhibitory activity against S. mutans biofilms. The extract with the highest flavonoid concentration, HAE-2, presented the highest antimicrobial activity. In addition, a geopropolis-based gel is not toxic in an animal model and displays anti-inflammatory effect. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386394 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386397&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F105 Conclusions: RHP and GLGPG attenuate inflammatory responses in different cellular systems (macrophages, PBLs and chondrocytes). The effects on cytokine production and MMP expression indicate that RHP and its constituent GLGPG down-regulate catabolic processes associated with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These data provide a molecular and biochemical basis for cartilage protection provided by RHP. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386397 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386396&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F106 Conclusion: Crude saponins of Achillea wilhelmsii and Teucrium stocksianum have cytotoxic and anthelmintic activity. The crude saponins may be excellent sources of cytotoxic and anthelmintic constituents that warrant its isolation and purification for new drug development. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386396 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386398&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F104 Conclusion: The overall results provide information for the possible use of the studied extracts of the spices in the control of bacterial infections involving MDR phenotypes. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386398 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5386398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360302&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F102 Conclusions: From our findings it can be suggested that, polar fractions of Tinospora cordifolia stem parts contain major bioactive compounds, which directly act on peritoneal macrophages and have been found to boost the non-specific host defenses of the immune system. However, the molecular mechanism of this activity of Tinospora cordifolia on immune functions needs to be elucidated. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360302 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5360302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360301&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F103 Conclusions: Pharmacists have varied opinions on the use of CAMs and many lack awareness of or access to good quality CAMs information. Therefore, there is a need to provide pharmacists with opportunities for further education. The data is valuable in assisting interested stakeholders with the development of initiatives to address the gaps in attitudes, knowledge and to improve effectiveness of information seeking behavior. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360301 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5360301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360303&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F101 Conclusions: Based on the results presented here, these highly diluted tinctures were shown to modulate immune responses. Even though further investigation is needed there is an indication that these highly diluted tinctures could be used as therapeutic interventions in disorders where the immune system is compromised. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360303 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5360303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347386&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F100 Conclusion: These results indicate that solid state fermentation may enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of S. flavescens. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347386 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5347386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347387&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F99 Conclusion: Relaxant constituents were more concentrated in ethylacetate fraction followed by chloroform, n -butanol and aqueous fractions that warrant for its isolation. The crude methanol extract is safe at concentration 250 mg/ml or below and results of brine shrimp cytotoxicity assay imply the plant specie may be a source of cytotoxic agents. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347387 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5347387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335579&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F98 Conclusions: Thus, phytochemicals present in the Af extract could be beneficial in preventing/treating neurodegenerative diseases in which neuroinflammation is part of the pathophysiology. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335579 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5335579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335580&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F97 Conclusions: The present study shows that tested lichen extracts demonstrated a strong antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effects. That suggest that lichens may be used as as possible natural antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer agents to control various human, animal and plant diseases.KeywordsLichens; Antioxidant activity; Antimicrobial activity; Anticancer activity (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335580 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5335580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5323889&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F96 Conclusion: These data indicating the antiurolithic activity in Ov.Cr, possibly mediated through inhibition of CaOx crystallization, antioxidant, renal epithelial cell protective and antispasmodic activities, rationalizes its medicinal use in urolithiasis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5323889 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5323889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314398&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F95 Conclusions: This study reveals a high-percentage of pharmacy students who were using or had previously used at least one type of CAM. Students of higher professional years tend to agree that CMs include ideas and methods from which conventional medicine could benefit. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314398 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314399&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F94 Conclusions: These results suggested that low concentration of EBN could synergistically induce cell proliferation, especially in serum-containing medium. This could be a novel breakthrough as both cell proliferation and functional maintenance are important during corneal wound healing. The in vitro test is considered as a crucial first step for nutri-pharmaceutical formation of EBN-based eye drops before in vivo application. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314399 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304362&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F91 Conclusions: These results indicate that BTE attenuates colon inflammation through the blockage of NF-kappaB signaling and apoptosis in DSS-induced experimental colitis model. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304362 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5304362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304361&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F92 This study will be the first full scale test of hypnosis for hot flashes; one of the first studies to examine both perceived impact and physiologically measured impact of a mind-body intervention for hot flashes using state-of-the-art 24 hour ambulatory physiological monitoring; the first study to examine the effect of hypnosis for hot flashes on cortisol; and the first investigation of the role of cognitive expectancies in treatment of hot flashes in comparison to a Structured-Attention Control.Trial RegistrationThis clinical trial has been registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01293695. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304361 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5304361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304360&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F93 Background: The aim was to describe the feeding- and stooling patterns of infants with colic and evaluate the influence of minimal acupuncture. Methods: A prospective, randomized, controlled, blind clinical study was conducted at a private acupuncture clinic in Sweden. 90 otherwise healthy 2-8 weeks old infants, born after gestational week 36, fulfilling the criteria for infantile colic and not medicated with dicyclomine, were included. 81 infants went through a structured program consisting of six visits to the clinic, twice weekly. Infants randomized to receive acupuncture were given minimal, standardized acupuncture for two seconds in LI4. Frequency and size of stooling, as well as duration of, and intervals between, feeding sessions were reported by parents in a diary. Parental assessm... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304360 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5304360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296904&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F90 Conclusion: Tualang honey has almost the equal effects when compared with the conventional treatment in treating alkali injury on rabbit's eye. Future research with more number of rabbits and control group is warranted to explore the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Tualang honey. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296904 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:49:06 +0100 5296904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296909&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F85 Background: Evidence indicates that people who reside in non-urban areas have a higher use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) than people who reside in urban areas. However, there is sparse research on the reasons for such differences. This paper investigates the reasons for geographical differences in CAM use by comparing CAM users from four geographical areas (major cities, inner regional, outer region, rural/remote) across a range of health status, healthcare satisfaction, neighbourhood and community factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1,427 participants from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) conducted in 2009. Results: The average total cost of consultations with CAM practitioners was $416 per annum and was highest for women in the major... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296909 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296908&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F86 Conclusion: The results suggest that tannin extracts from dried immature fruits of Terminalia chebula Fructus Retz. can promote cutaneous wound healing in rats, probably resulting from a powerful anti-bacterial and angiogenic activity of the extracts. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296908 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296907&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F87 Conclusions: The results of our systematic review provide limited evidence for the effectiveness of CAM therapy in relieving symptoms of CFS. However, we are not able to draw firm conclusions concerning CAM therapy for CFS due to the limited number of RCTs for each therapy, the small sample size of each study and the high risk of bias in these trials. Further rigorous RCTs that focus on promising CAM therapies are warranted. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296907 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296906&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F88 Conclusions: Evidence is improving in quantity, quality and reporting, but more research is needed, particularly for Shiatsu, where evidence is poor. Acupressure may be beneficial for pain, nausea and vomiting and sleep. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296906 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296905&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F89 Conclusion: Understanding motivations for CAM treatment is important, because attitudes derive from wishes for non-pharmacological treatment, to be more involved in treatment and avoid side effects. Despite higher age and more permanent pain in LBP, both groups show high use of CAM with only little specific difference in preferred methods and attitudes towards CAM use. This may reflect deficits and unfulfilled goals in conventional treatment. Maybe CAM can decrease the gap between patients' expectations about pain therapy and treatment reality, considering that both conditions are often chronic diseases, causing high burdens for daily life. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296905 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5296910&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F84 Conclusions: Taken together, down-regulation of ERalpha, RET, HSF1 and up-regulation of phospho-p38 MAPK, p53, p21 are involved in the pro-apoptotic and growth-inhibitory effects of WA in MCF-7 breast cancer cells in vitro. Down-regulation of ERalpha protein levels by WA is caused by proteasome-dependent ERalpha degradation. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5296910 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5296910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273711&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F83 Conclusion: The findings indicate that the integration of tactile massage and hypnosis in personnel health promotion may be valuable stress management options in addition to conventional physical activities.Keywordsemergency care nursing personnel, health promotion, qualitative content analysis, experience, perceptions, complementary therapies, tactile massage, hypnosis (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273711 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5273711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260612&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F81 Conclusion: Our findings should be interpreted with caution as the study was underpowered to detect statistical differences between groups. Acceptance by women and health professionals towards moxibustion suggest further research is warranted.Trial Registration: The study was registered with the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12609000985280. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260612 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5260612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260611&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F82 Conclusions: The methanolic honey extraction has an antiproliferative effect on keloid fibroblasts and a range of volatile compounds has been identified from Tualang honey. The antiproliferative effect of keloid fibroblasts towards Tualang honey may involve cell signaling pathway. Identifying other volatile compounds from different organic solvents should be carried out in future. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260611 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5260611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250720&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F79 Conclusions: This first report on endophytic fungal extract with good BACE1 inhibitory activity demonstrates that more extensive study is required to uncover the potential of endophytes. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250720 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250719&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F80 Conclusion: Our findings indicate a novel method of administering traditional Chinese medicines for asthma treatment in an animal model that may be more effective than traditional methods. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250719 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250721&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F78 We examined the preliminary efficacy and safety of chamomile for improving subjective sleep and daytime symptoms in patients with chronic insomnia. Methods: We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial in 34 patients aged 18-65 years with DSM-IV primary insomnia for [greater than or equal to] 6-months. Patients were randomized to 270 mg of chamomile twice daily or placebo for 28-days. The primary outcomes were sleep diary measures. Secondary outcomes included daytime symptoms, safety assessments, and effect size of these measures. Results: There were no significant differences between groups in changes in sleep diary measures, including total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency, sleep latency, wake after sleep onset (WASO), sleep quality, and number of awakenings.... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250721 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237197&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F75 Conclusions: The training received, the number of therapies trained in, and the practice descriptors of TMB practitioners are all highly variable. In addition, clinical experience and continuing education may further alter or enhance treatment techniques. Practitioners individualize each patient's treatment through a highly adaptive process. Therefore, treatment provision is likely unique to each practitioner. These results may be of interest to researchers considering similar practice issues in other professions. The use of a combined-methods design effectively captured this complexity of TMB practice. TMB research needs to consider research approaches that can capture or adapt to the individualized nature of practice. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237197 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5237197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237196&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F76 Conclusions: Fulbaria and Syedpuri possess antioxidant and anticancer properties especially when grown under elevated CO2 concentration. The use of ginger grown under elevated CO2 concentration may have potential in the treatment and prevention of cancer. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237196 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5237196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237195&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F77 Conclusion: Further educational interventions on CMs need to be provided to GPs to increase their knowledge of CMs and to improve their communication with patients about their CMs use. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237195 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5237195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237198&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F74 Conclusion: Our study suggests that RM can control adipocyte differentiation and glucose uptake. The health benefits of ReishiMax warrant further clinical studies. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237198 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5237198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208637&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F73 DiscussionIf plant sterol ester supplements were effective a sounder recommendation for the consumption of plant sterols in subjects with hypercholesterolaemia could be made.Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials NCT01406106. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208637 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5175755&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F71 Conclusions: The current status quo with respect to the regulation of CAM products in Lebanon is not conducive to public safety, nor does it support the integration of CAM products into the healthcare system. The Ministry of Health indeed plays a dominant role in the regulation of these products through a combination of mixed and compulsory policy instruments. Yet, the proper implementation of these regulations requires political resolve coupled with the cooperation of all CAM stakeholders. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5175755 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5175755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5175754&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F72 Conclusions: Application of higher dosages of VAE or ML is not accompanied by immunosuppression; altogether VAE seems to exhibit low risk but should be monitored by clinicians when applied in high dosages. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5175754 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5175754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161604&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F70 Conclusion: These results showed that, all these plant's extracts can be used as antimicrobial phytomedicines which can be therapeutically used against infections caused by multiresistant agents.Key words: Phyllanthus muellerianus, Piptadeniastum africana, antimicrobial, acute toxicity,kidney and liver function tests, Cameroon Traditional Medicine (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161604 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161606&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F68 This study is a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled, two-centre trial with two parallel arms (Hwangryunhaedoktang and a placebo). The diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis will be made according to the criteria of Hanifin and Rajka by two different Oriental medicine doctors. We will include participants experiencing typical conditions of intermittent or continuous Atopic Eczema for six or more months. Participants will receive Hwangryunhaedoktang or a placebo-drug for eight weeks. The total duration of each arm is eleven weeks. Each participant will be examined for signs and symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis before and after taking medication. A follow-up to evaluate the maintenance of safety will be performed two weeks after the final administration of medication.DiscussionThis trial will u... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161606 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161605&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F69 Conclusion: These data suggest that P. venusta is a natural source of antioxidants. The extracts of flowers and roots of P. venusta contain significant amounts of phytochemicals with antioxidative properties and could serve as inhibitors or scavengers of free radicals. P. venusta could be exploited as a potential source for plant-based pharmaceutical products. These results could form a sound basis for further investigation in the potential discovery of new natural bioactive compounds. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161605 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161607&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F67 Conclusions: An evaluation of safety reporting in the reports of CAM RCTs across 15 different CAM interventions demonstrated that the reporting of harms was largely inadequate. The quality of reporting safety information in primary reports of CAM randomized trials requires improvement. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161607 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5161607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143701&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F65 Conclusion: The results indicating that W. somnifera is a plant with strong therapeutic properties thus further supporting its traditional claims. All major parts of W. somnifera such as the roots, fruits and leaves provide potential benefits for human health because of its high content of polyphenols and antioxidant activities with the leaves containing the highest amounts of polyphenols specially catechin with strong antioxidant properties. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143701 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143700&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F66 The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory/chondroprotective potential of a Herbal and amino acid mixture containing extract of the Uncaria tomentosa, Boswellia spp., Lepidium meyenii and L-Leucine on the IL-1beta-induced production of nitric oxide (NO), glycosaminoglycan (GAG), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), aggrecan (ACAN) and type II collagen (COL2A1) in human OA chondrocytes and OA cartilage explants. Methods: Primary OA chondrocytes or OA cartilage explants were pretreated with Herbal-Leucine mixture (HLM, 1-10mug/ml) and then stimulated with IL-1beta (5ng/ml). Effect of HLM on IL-1beta-induced gene expression of iNOS, MMP-9, MMP-13, ACAN and COL2A1 was verified by real time-PCR. Estimation of NO and GAG release in culture supernatant was done using commer... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143700 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143702&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F64 Conclusion: The seed and leaf extracts of A. moschatus possess significant antioxidant activity and could serve as free radical inhibitors or scavenger, or substitute, probably as primary antioxidants. The plant possesses moderate antibacterial activity against bacterial strains used in this study. Hydroalcoholic seed and leaf extracts also exhibited antiproliferative activity against two human cancer cell lines. A. moschatus may therefore, be a good candidate for functional foods as well as pharmaceutics. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143702 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5132051&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F63 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5132051 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5132051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119888&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F62 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119888 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119889&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F61 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119889 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5119889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097796&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F59 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097796 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5097796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063720&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F58 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063720 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5063720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039429&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F57 Conclusion: The results obtained from this study support the ethnomedicinal use of E. abyssinica in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections and the isolated compounds could be useful in the standardisation of antimicrobial phytomedicine from this plant. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039429 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5039429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020657&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F56 Background: Proteases play an important role in virulence of many human, plant and insect pathogens. The proteinaceous protease inhibitors of plant origin have been reported widely from many plant species. The inhibitors may potentially be used for multiple therapeutic applications in viral, bacterial, fungal diseases and physiological disorders. In traditional Indian medicine system, Cassia tora (Senna tora) is reportedly effective in treatment of skin and gastrointestinal disorders. The present study explores the protease inhibitory activity of the above plant seeds against trypsin, Aspergillus flavus and Bacillus sp. proteases. Methods: The crushed seeds of Cassia tora were washed thoroughly with acetone and hexane for depigmentation and defatting. The proteins were fractionated by ammo... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020657 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5020657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4998614&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F54 Conclusions: Sal B has inhibitory effect on OSCC cell growth. The antitumor effect can be attributed to anti-angiogenic potential induced by a decreased expression of some key regulator genes of angiogenesis. Sal B may be a promising modality for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4998614 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4998614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993644&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F53 In this study, we evaluated the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum 9-41-A and Lactobacillus fermentum M1-16 on body weight, lipid metabolism and intestinal microflora of rats fed a high-cholesterol diet. Methods: Forty rats were assigned to four groups and fed either a normal or a high-cholesterol diet. The LAB-treated groups received the high-cholesterol diet supplemented with Lactobacillus plantarum 9-41-A or Lactobacillus fermentum M1-16. The rats were sacrificed after a 6-week feeding period. Body weights, visceral organ and fat pad weights, serum and liver cholesterol and lipid levels, and fecal cholesterol and bile acid concentrations were measured. Liver lipid deposition and adipocyte size were evaluated histologically. Results: Compared with rats fed a high-cholesterol diet but wit... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993644 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986094&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F52 Conclusion: The methanol fraction of Pistacia integerrima, chloroform fractions of Debregeasia salicifolia & Toona ciliata and aqueous fraction of Aesculus indica are suitable candidates for the development of novel antibacterial compounds. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986094 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4986094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977652&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F51 Conclusions: The association of endurance training with H. aphrodisiaca resulted in more organized collagen bundles and more resistant tendons to support higher loads from intense muscle contraction. Despite the clear anabolic effects of Heteropterys aphrodisiaca and the endurance exercise association, no side effects were observed, such as those found for synthetic anabolic androgenic steroids. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977652 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4977652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977653&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F50 Conclusions: Patients with OA of the knee taking MSM for 12 weeks showed an improvement in pain and physical function. These improvements, however, are small and it is yet to be determined if they are of clinical significance.Trial Registration: NIH clinical trial registry NCT01188213 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977653 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4977653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970293&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F49 Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prominent clinical problem. There are calls for multi-modal interventions. Methods: We assessed the feasibility of delivering patient education integrated with acupuncture for relief of CRF in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with breast cancer survivors using usual care as control. Social cognitive and integrative medicine theories guided integration of patient education with acupuncture into a coherent treatment protocol. The intervention consisted of two parts. First, patients were taught to improve self-care by optimizing exercise routines, improving nutrition, implementing some additional evidence-based cognitive behavioral techniques such as stress management in four weekly 50-minute sessions where patients were taught. Second, p... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970293 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4970293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970294&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F48 Conclusion: These results indicate that MCL has a significant protective effect against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in rat, which may be due to its antioxidant and membrane stabilizing properties. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970294 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4970294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954417&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F47 Conclusions: The analysis revealed that geography is not a factor in determining alternative health care consultations in Ontario. By contrast, there is a strong association between these consultations and socio-demographic characteristics particularly age, sex, education, health and self-perceived unmet health care needs. The results underscore the importance of women's health needs as related to alternative care use. The paper concludes that there is a need for more place-specific research that explores the reasons why people use specific types of alternative health care as tied to socio-economic status, health, place of residence, and knowledge of these treatments. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954417 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4954417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895259&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F46 Conclusions: This controlled and randomized trial provides the first evidence of a potential role of AC for the treatment of acute herpetic pain.Trial registration number: ChiCTR-TRC-10001146. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895259 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4895259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895260&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F45 Conclusion: The administration of autologous autovacine for the treatment of house dust mite asthma resulted in a reduction of the eNO increase upon bronchial mite challenge. In nine subjects and 306 injections, only a few mild local reactions and no systemic severe adverse events were observed.EudraCT Nr. 2005-005534-12ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT00677209 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895260 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4895260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885615&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F44 Conclusion: A reflective stationary intervention delivered in-residence could be an ideal mechanism to decrease stress in low-income older adult's lives and improve their health. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885615 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4885615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4873231&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F43 Background: The emergence in recent years of numerous resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria to a range of formerly efficient antibiotics constitutes a serious threat to public health. Crassocephalum bauchiense, a medicinal herb found in the West Region of Cameroon is used to treat gastrointestinal infections as well as liver disorders. The ethyl acetate extract from the leaves of C. bauchiense was evaluated for its antibacterial activity as well as acute and sub-acute toxicities. Methods: The plant extract was prepared by maceration in ethyl acetate. Its phytochemical screening was done by standard methods. The broth microdilution method was used to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity. The in vivo antibacterial activity of a gel formulation (0.05, 1 and 2% w/v) of this extract ... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4873231 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4873231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4864076&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F42 Conclusion: The overall results of this study provided supportive data for the use of A. communis as well as some of its constituents for the treatment of infections associated with the studied microorganisms. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4864076 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4864076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4854294&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F41 Conclusions: The level of integration of CM into pharmacy is extending beyond the mere stocking of supplements. Naturopaths and Western Herbalists are becoming utilised in pharmacies. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4854294 Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4854294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848503&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F40 Conclusion: Bitter cumin is a good source of natural antioxidants. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848503 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4848503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814173&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F38 Conclusion: In Indian traditional Ayurvedic system, use of VRF is in regular practice for mainly combating age-related disorders and diseases as many of the components of the Rasayana are known for their free-radical scavenging activity. This study has validated the potential use of VRF as an anti-oxidant to fight age-related problems. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814173 Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4814173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814172&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F39 Conclusions: The traditional application of the extract is confirmed by our experimental data. Due to its potential to inhibit critical receptor tyrosine kinases involved in HCC progression via the IGF-1 signaling pathway and NF-kappaB, the standardized L.obtusiloba extract should be further analysed for its active compounds and explored as (complementary) treatment option for HCC. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814172 Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4814172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795270&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F37 Conclusions: T. laeviceps propolis was found to contain compound(s) with antiproliferative activity in vitro on cancer but not normal cell lines in tissue culture. The more enriched propolis fractions typically revealed a higher antiproliferative activity (lower IC50 value). Overall, propolis from Thailand may have the potential to serve as a template for future anticancer-drug development. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795270 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4795270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795271&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F36 Conclusion Given the high proportion of patients with unsatisfactory pain relief using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), general practitioners should gain knowledge about CAM and CAM providers should gain training in pain topics to improve communication and counsel patients. More clinical research to evaluate safety and efficiency of CAM for pain is needed to provide evidence based counseling. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795271 Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4795271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782495&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F35 Conclusions: Our results demonstrated that HE and BUTE from S. saponaria show inhibitory and fungicidal activity in vitro, in addition to in vivo activity against azole-resistant vaginal isolates of C. glabrata and azole-susceptible and resistant isolates of C. albicans. Also considering the lack of cytotoxicity and the low concentrations of the extracts necessary to eliminate the infection in vivo, HE and BUTE show promise for continued studies with purified antifungal substances in VVC yeast isolates. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782495 Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4782495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759476&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F34 Conclusions: Dose of the rectal gel applied at 1000 mg of WSRE per kg rat weight showed significant muco-restorative efficacy in the IBD-induced rats, validated by histo-pathological studies. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759476 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4759476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742839&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F33 Conclusion: The research findings from this study have shown that the bioactive compounds contained in the extracts of C. mucronata and T. villosa exhibited larvicidal and antimicrobial activity. These suggest that, C. mucronata and T. villosa might have medicinal value and therefore further studies to investigate the bioactive compound responsible for the observed biological effects are needed. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742839 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4742839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4736012&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F32 Conclusion: The potential application of SR10 in treating atherosclerosis has been implied in this study. Animal model will be needed to further verify the efficacy of SR10 in future. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4736012 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4736012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720238&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F31 Conclusions: The expressional suppression of ICAM-1 and Nox4 and induction of antioxidant enzymes might be an important component of the vascular protective effect of AEPS. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720238 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715499&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F30 Conclusions: A significant number of African American breast cancer survivors are using herbals and multivitamins as CAM modality. However, the reasons for CAM use are unclear and should be investigated for their impact among survivors. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715499 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4715499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4710165&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F29 Conclusions: The ability of TQ to prevent biofilm formation warrants further investigation to explore its use as bioactive substances with antibiofilm potential. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4710165 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4710165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698248&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F26 Conclusions: Most nurses interested in mind-body training already engage in such practices. They have greater expectations about spiritual and emotional than physical benefits, but are willing to participate in studies and to collect biomarker data. Recruitment may depend more on convenience than a program's scientific basis or reputation. Knowledge of participants' baseline experiences, expectations, and preferences helps inform future training and research on mind-body approaches to reduce stress. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698248 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4698248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698247&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F27 Conclusions: Our study found those who report CAM use were requiring more physician-based medical services than users of conventional medicine. This appears to be primarily the result of an increase in the number of health conditions and symptoms reported by CAM users. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698247 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4698247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698246&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F28 Conclusion: The results show that the n-Hexane fraction of Bridelia micrantha has antimycobacterial activity. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698246 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4698246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4601426&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F22 Conclusion: Our application of the framework to the selected studies suggests that it is a useful tool to help uncover the therapeutic rationale of acupuncture interventions in clinical trials, and in particular for distinguishing between TA and MA approaches and for exploring issues of model validity. Published English language acupuncture trials frequently fail to report enough detail relating to the intervention. We advocate using the content of this framework to aid reporting, along with further testing and refinement of the framework. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4601426 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4601426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4594724&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F21 Background: Vitiligo is a common hypopigmentation disorder with significant psychological impact if occurring before adulthood. A pilot clinical trial to determine the feasibility of an RCT was conducted and is reported here. Methods: 12 participants 12 to 35 years old were recruited to a prospective open-label pilot trial and treated with 60 mg of standardized G. biloba two times per day for 12 weeks. The criteria for feasibility included successful recruitment, 75% or greater retention, effectiveness and lack of serious adverse reactions. Effectiveness was assessed using the Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI) and the Vitiligo European Task Force (VETF), which are validated outcome measures evaluating the area and intensity of depigmentation of vitiligo lesions. Other outcomes included ph... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4594724 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4594724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561652&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F20 Conclusions: Preoperative holistic therapy can be delivered in the hospital setting, although two weeks is insufficient to provide benefits beyond usual care on QOL, LOS or postoperative AF. Further research is now required to determine whether a similar program of longer duration, or targeted to high risk patients can provide measurable benefits.Trial registrationThis trial was conducted as part of a larger study and according to the principles contained in the CONSORT statement 2001. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561652 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4561652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4550255&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F19 Conclusion: There is need for adequate policy formulation and regulation to ensure safety and efficacy of CAM products. Measures to ensure rational use of CAM should be instituted. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4550255 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4550255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528314&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F17 Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that the aqueous extract of Podophyllum hexandrum could protect the kidney and lung tissue against CCl4 induced oxidative stress probably by increasing antioxidant defense activities. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528314 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4528314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528313&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F18 Conclusions: This study shows for the first time that the essential oil of a Moroccan plant Mentha suaveolens is candidastatic and candidacidal in vitro, and has a degree of anticandidal activity in a model of vaginal infection, as demonstrated in an in vivo monitoring imaging system. We conclude that our findings lay the ground for further, more extensive investigations to identify the active EOMS component(s), promising in the therapeutically problematic setting of chronic vaginal candidiasis in humans. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528313 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4528313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4518246&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F16 Conclusion: Rubini elderberry liquid extract is active against human pathogenic bacteria as well as influenza viruses. The activities shown suggest that additional and alternative approaches to combat infections might be provided by this natural product. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4518246 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4518246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4502728&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F15 Conclusions: Among healthcare workers for the elderly, taking green tea catechins and theanine may be effective prophylaxis for influenza infection. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4502728 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4502728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490656&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F14 Conclusions: Our results indicate that the methanol fraction of E. autumnalis had a profound cytotoxic effect even though it possessed very significant antibacterial activity. This puts a query on its safety and hence a call for caution in its usage, thus a product being natural is not tantamount to being entirely safe. However, the antibacterial activities and non-cytotoxic effects of A. arborescens and A. striatula validates their continuous usage in ethnomedicine. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490656 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4456119&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F12 Conclusion: The potential source of antioxidant and antibacterial agents, especially for MRSA infection treatments were found in B. kockiana, C. pulcherrima, C. tergemina and P. pterocarpum. These preliminary results would be a guide in the selection of potential candidates for further pharmacological study and in search of new drug candidate in treating MRSA infections. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4456119 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4456119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4446703&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F11 Conclusions: Fluorescence microscopy and multi-well plate readers can be used as a target specific method for screening water soluble fractions with active ingredients at a very early stage, before purification. Our future work consists of purifying and separating the active ingredients and repeating fluorescence microscopy. Under ordinary circumstances we would have to purify the compounds first and then test all the extracts from 96 herbs. Conventionally, for screening natural product libraries, the procedure followed is the automated separation of all constituents into individual components using fractionation and high performance liquid chromatography. We, however, demonstrated that the active ingredients of the herbal extracts can be tested before purification using an agonist sensiti... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4446703 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4446703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433568&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F9 Background: Cytokines play a key role in the immune response to developing tumors, and therefore modulating their levels and actions provides innovative strategies for enhancing the activity of antigen presenting cells and polarizing towards T helper 1 type response within tumor microenvironment. One of these approaches could be the employment of plant extracts that have cytokine immunomodulation capabilities. Previously, we have shown that the Eriobotrya japonica hydrophilic extract (EJHE) induces proinflammatory cytokines in vitro and in vivo. Methods: The present study explored the in vivo immunomodulatory effect on interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), interleukin-17 (IL-17), and transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta1) evoked by two water-extracts prepared from EJ leaves in the tissues o... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433568 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4433568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400862&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F7 Conclusion: These results provide evidence of morphological adaptations occurring in mature hippocampal neurons that might underlie resilient responses to chronic stress and contribute to the therapeutic effects of chronic Hypericum perforatum treatment. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400862 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4400862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400861&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F8 Conclusions: Bilberry alone and in combination with L. plantarum HEAL19 exerts a better protection against lipid peroxidation than chokeberry. These dietary supplements may be used to prevent or suppress oxidative stress. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400861 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4400861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400863&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F6 Conclusion: The obtained results highlighted the interesting antimicrobial potency of F. polita as well as that of compound 8, and provided scientific basis for the traditional use of this taxon in the treatment of microbial infections. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400863 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4400863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4378596&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F5 Conclusions: This study endorses the use of these plants for further studies to determine their potential for type 2 diabetes management. Results suggests that extracts of Linum usitatisumum, Morus alba and Ocimum tenuiflorum act effectively as PPA inhibitors leading to a reduction in starch hydrolysis and hence eventually to lowered glucose levels. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4378596 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4378596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4362495&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F4 Conclusions: The extent of CAM being offered has increased substantially in Norway during the first decade of the 21st century. This might indicate a shift in attitude regarding CAM within the conventional health care system. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4362495 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4362495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4344233&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F3 Conclusions: Leaf extracts of C. gigantea and V. glabra showed great promise as potential candidates for anticancer drugs as they inhibited the growth of all six cancer cell lines. Against K1 strain of P. falciparum, all four extracts of V. glabra displayed effective APM activity. The wide spectrum APF and APM activities of V. glabra are reported for the first time and this warrants further investigation into its bioactive compounds. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4344233 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4344233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314885&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F2 Conclusions: In contrast to some recent claims, our analysis suggests the lack of access to and/or patient dissatisfaction with conventional health practitioners may not play a central role in explaining higher use of CAM by women in rural and remote areas when compared to women in urban areas. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314885 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4314885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305450&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F11%2F1 Conclusions: Unlike heme oxygenase-1 (which is highly regulated by Nrf2) paraoxonase-1 (which exhibits fewer ARE/Nrf2 binding sites in its promoter) induction by resveratrol was not counteracted by ascorbic acid. Addition of resveratrol to the cell culture medium produced relatively low levels of hydrogen peroxide which may be a positive hormetic redox-signal for Nrf2 dependent gene expression thereby driving heme oxygenase-1 induction. However, high concentrations of ascorbic acid manifold increased hydrogen peroxide production in the cell culture medium which may be a stress signal thereby disrupting the Nrf2 signalling pathway. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305450 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4305450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301003&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F82 Background: Honey is a highly nutritional natural product that has been widely used in folk medicine for a number of therapeutic purposes. We evaluated whether Malaysian Tualang honey (AgroMas, Malaysia) was effective in reducing menopausal syndrome in ovariectomised female rats; an animal model for menopause. Methods: The rats were divided into two control groups and three test groups. The control groups were sham-operated (SH) and ovariectomised (OVX) rats. The SH and OVX control rats were fed on 0.5 ml of distill water. The rats in the test groups were fed with low dose 0.2 g/kg (THL), medium dose, 1.0 g/kg (THM) and high dose 2.0 g/kg (THH) of Tualang honey in 0.5 ml of distill water. The administration was given by oral gavage once daily for 2 weeks. The reproductive organs (uterus an... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301003 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4301003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295732&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F81 Conclusions: Since deqi sensations, described as sensory perceptions, were elicited without any cutaneous sensory input, we assume that they are a product of non-specific effects from the overall treatment procedure. Expectancy-effects due to previous acupuncture experience and belief in laser acupuncture do not seem to play a major role in elicitation of deqi sensations. Our results give hints that deqi might be a central phenomenon of awareness and consciousness, and that its relevance should be taken into account, even in clinical trials. However, further research is required to understand mechanisms underlying deqi. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295732 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4295732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4278390&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F80 Conclusion: The Daming capsule partially reversed the parasympathetic baroreflex impairment observed in STZ-induced diabetic rats with hyperlipoidemia. Treatment with DMC also prevented the degeneration of neurons and myelinated axons in the brain stem NAm and reversed the down-regulation of GluR2 mRNA. Rescue of NAm function may contribute to the medicinal properties of DMC in diabetic rats. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4278390 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4278390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275759&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F79 Conclusions: APS promotes hematopoiesis and thrombopoiesis in the mouse model. This effect likely resulted from the anti-apoptosis activity of APS and is likely to involve the PI3K/AKT pathway. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275759 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4275759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4267449&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F78 Conclusions: The cytotoxic effect of studied proteins toward HeLa cell line cells has been evident and dependent on increasing dose of the protein. The present study, most probably, represents the first investigations on the effect of purified PR proteins from tuber extracts of a pharmacologically active plant on cell lines. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4267449 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4267449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4267450&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F77 Conclusions: The 50% methanolic extracts obtained from different plant parts contained significant amounts of polyphenols with superior antioxidant activity as evidenced by the scavenging of DPPH * , ABTS * +, NO, * OH, O2.- and ONOO. C. icosandra, R. damascena and C. scariosus showed significant potential for preventing oxidative DNA damage and radical scavenging activity, and the G. gummifera, A. pindrow, V. wallichii, H. antidysenterica, A. pyrethrum, A. tenuifolius and O. mascula extracts showed moderate activity. The extracts of C. icosandra, R. damascena and C. scariosus showed no cytotoxicity against U937 cells. In conclusion, these routinely used Unani plants, especially C. icosandra, R. damascena and C. scariosus, which are reported to have significant activity against several hum... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4267450 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4267450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4242547&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F76 Conclusions: GTP at a dose of 500 mg/day and/or TC exercise at 3 hr/week for 24 weeks appear to be safe in postmenopausal osteopenic women, particularly in terms of liver and kidney functions. TC exercise for 24 weeks (3 hr/wk) significantly improved quality of life in terms of role-emotional and mental health in these subjects. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00625391. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4242547 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4242547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4234262&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F75 Background: Approximately two thirds of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond well to hypnotherapy. However, it is time consuming as well as expensive to provide and therefore a way of predicting outcome would be extremely useful. The use of imagery and color form an integral part of the hypnotherapeutic process and we have hypothesised that investigating color and how it relates to mood might help to predict response to treatment. In order to undertake this study we have previously developed and validated a method of presenting colors to individuals for research purposes called the Manchester Color Wheel (MCW). Using this instrument we have been able to classify colors into positive, neutral and negative shades and this study aimed to assess their predictive role in hypnoth... BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4234262 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4234262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197879&cid=s_31816_8_f&fid=31816&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6882%2F10%2F74 Conclusions: On the basis of our findings, acupuncture collaborative therapy for patients with chronic LBP may be cost-effective if the usual threshold is applied. Further empirical studies are required to overcome the limitations of uncertainties and improve the precision of the results. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197879 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4197879