The Impact of Family Dynamics, Lifestyle, and Food Intolerance on ADHD in Children
CONCLUSION: In the investigation of children with ADHD compared to healthy children, the influence of family relationships, lifestyle, and food intolerance can all cause ADHD.PMID:38518126 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mingjing Zhang Yuan Tian Huiping Liang Xiulin Li Yali Liu Xia Wang Source Type: research

A Woman with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Reproductive Tract Bleeding Case Report and Review of the Literature
We report a case of a 12-year-old female with KTS who experienced recurrent profuse vaginal bleeding and provide a comprehensive literature review on KTS cases with genital involvement. The literature reports 7 cases, mainly in individuals aged 25 to 45, presenting with uncontrollable vaginal bleeding and anemia. Endovascular interventions were the primary treatment, although surgery was necessary in some cases. Recent studies have identified a potential association between KTS and the PIK3CA gene mutation, offering insights for pharmacological treatment.PMID:38518127 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaohong Luo Tianyu Ruan Caiyun Gao Fang Ming Daidong Yuan Zhuangyan Tang Yujie Chen Source Type: research

A Case of Female X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease Caused by X Chromosome Inactivation Treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Literature Review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study highlight the importance of considering X-CGD in the diagnosis of children and women presenting with granulomatous disease. Furthermore, the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation was shown to achieve significant therapeutic effects in the treatment of X-CGD. Further research is warranted to explore early diagnostic strategies for X-CGD and to optimize the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in managing the disease. Early diagnosis and intervention can lead to improved outcomes for patients with X-CGD. This study contributes to the understanding of X-CGD and its tre...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wei Lu Xiaoqin Xi Yuanfang Jing Yingjian Si Zhenlan Du Ya Wang Wei Chen Xiangfeng Tang Source Type: research

An Analysis of the Current Situation and Influence Factors of Narrative Competence Among Nurses in VIP Ward
CONCLUSION: The results of this study highlight the significant opportunity for enhancing the medical narrative ability of nurses in VIP wards. To address this issue, it is recommended that training programs incorporate knowledge and skills related to narrative medicine and narrative nursing into the core competency development of VIP nurses. Additionally, there is a need to introduce narrative nursing practices gradually into clinical care. These measures will empower nurses to enhance their narrative abilities, providing superior nursing services to patients. Ultimately, such efforts will strengthen nurses' sense of prof...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lin Wang Qing Zhou Ailing Hu Source Type: research

Probabilistic Analysis of Color Doppler Ultrasonography for Breast Cancer Detection in Asymptomatic Individuals
CONCLUSIONS: The application of color Doppler ultrasound in the physical examination of healthy individuals proves effective in breast cancer screening. It provides a clear display of breast disease symptoms, offering an essential imaging foundation for cancer diagnosis. Clinically feasible, it is recommended as a routine examination method for widespread use across the clinical spectrum.PMID:38518130 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jing Liu Yang Zhao Heling Zhang Yupin Song Source Type: research

Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristic Nursing on Perioperative Nursing of Children with Trichiasis Correction Under General Anesthesia
CONCLUSION: The application of traditional Chinese medicine-based nursing interventions can effectively alleviate negative emotions, alleviate pain, and enhance the satisfaction of family members towards nursing care for children undergoing trichiasis correction surgery under general anesthesia.PMID:38518131 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xia Liu Xiaojia Yan Qianxue Yang Meixia Wu Yingshu Fu Liuhui Yang Minzhe Xing Source Type: research

Effects of Laughter Yoga on Premenstrual Symptoms
CONCLUSIONS: Laughter yoga is a noninvasive complementary therapy that clinicians can use to reduce the PMS symptoms.PMID:38518132 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ece Karali Özlem Can Gürkan Source Type: research

Translation and Validation of the Chinese Language Version of the Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
CONCLUSION: The CARAT10-C scale demonstrates good reliability and validity in the preliminary assessment of AR. It holds potential value in the evaluation and management of AR in China, although the specific application effects still require further investigation.PMID:38518133 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lili Jiang Chenjie Xu Yingchao Zhu Shulei Meng Hong Ruan Lili Hou Source Type: research

Preventive Effects of Melatonin on Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
CONCLUSION: Melatonin may decrease the incidence of delirium for special ICU patients. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022354874.PMID:38518134 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lianwei Zhao Zhipeng Feng Quanzhen Wang Zhiming Jiang Xianming Qiu Source Type: research

Fraxin Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and TLR4/NF- κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways
CONCLUSION: Taken together, Fraxin ameliorates UC by regulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and TLR4/NF-κB and MAPK pathways, and Fraxin may be a new treatment for UC. Our findings suggest that Fraxin could offer a novel therapeutic approach for UC, targeting oxidative stress and key inflammatory pathways.PMID:38518135 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wenkai Sun Li Hang Liping Chen Yun Qu Yingchun Zhang Zhiwei Miao Xiaoyu Wang Source Type: research

Distribution of LPRD in OSAHS Patients: Is There a Correlation?
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this cross-sectional study demonstrate a strong positive correlation between the severity of OSAHS, as indicated by AHI scores, and the severity of LPRD, as measured by RFS and RSI scores. A negative correlation was also observed between AHI scores and 24-hour pH level, indicating a connection between these two medical conditions.PMID:38518136 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Gang Chen Fang Xi Ruikai Zhu Haihui Liang Guanzheng Wu Ruiyun Wang Source Type: research

Refined Sound Therapy in Combination with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Treat Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: (1) This new combination is more effective than post-auricular injection of lidocaine and methylprednisolone sodium succinate in treating tinnitus and improving psychological symptoms. The latter had no effect on improving psychological indicators. (2) With this combination, patients with different tinnitus frequencies experienced different improvements in anxiety. (3) Low-frequency tinnitus seems have been more likely to cause sound adaptation. (4) The improvement in tinnitus and anxiety was the same regardless of whether or not there was hearing loss.PMID:38518137 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Di Ji Xueqin Zhou Yao Fan Junjie Yang Baiyang Ren Shuanghong Chen Anchun Deng Source Type: research

Changes in Serum Irisin Levels and Their Significance in Carotid Atherosclerosis Associated with Obesity
CONCLUSIONS: Serum irisin levels are significantly reduced in CAS patients, particularly those with overweight and obese. Additionally, irisin levels are closely associated with patients' blood lipids, homocysteine levels, and the severity of atherosclerosis.PMID:38518138 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shaohua Fu Guisheng Xing Source Type: research

Clinical Analysis of Atorvastatin Calcium, Fenofibrate, and Acipimox in the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia-induced Acute Pancreatitis
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study highlight the effectiveness of combining fenofibrate and acipimox in the treatment of HTG-AP, leading to rapid disease recovery and significant improvement in clinical symptoms. These results have important implications for clinical practice, as the combination therapy can be widely adopted as an effective treatment strategy for HTG-AP patients. Moreover, this study provides valuable insights into the management of HTG-AP and suggests that lipid-lowering agents, such as atorvastatin calcium and fenofibrate, play a crucial role in the treatment of this condition. However, further resea...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Limin Tong Suqiong Xu Zhiyong Chen Jian Gao Qinghua Huang Xinhua Lin Sihua Lin Zhiteng Lin Yongxuan Zheng Source Type: research

Observation on Efficacy of Selective Malposition Ligation Combined with Hemorrhoid and Fistula I in Complex Mixed Hemorrhoid
CONCLUSION: After selective malposition ligation, the oral intake of hemorrhoid and fistula I could promote the recovery of wounds among patients with complex mixed hemorrhoids and reduce the incidence of postoperative hemorrhage and edema. Hence, it has significant clinical application values.PMID:38518140 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhiyu Zhu Ye Lin Source Type: research