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121 The impact of Yoga upon young adult cancer survivors Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice , April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
122 Clinical observation on aligned needling in treating idiopathic blepharospasm Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
123 A rapid and low-cost approach to evaluate the allergenicity of herbal injection using HPLC analysis Fitoterapia, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
124 Modified Dachengqi Decoction Combined with Conventional Treatment for Treating Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Based on Randomized Controlled Trials Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article
125 Electroacupuncture pudendal nerve stimulation and its application Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
126 Anti-Ulcerative Colitis Activity of Compounds from Euphorbia granuleta Forssk Phytotherapy Research, April 19, 2013 Review Article
127 Decursin Exerts Anti-cancer Activity in MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells Via Inhibition of the Pin1 Activity and Enhancement of the Pin1/p53 Association Phytotherapy Research, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
128 Clinical research on traditional drugs and food items-the potential of comparative effectiveness research for interdisciplinary research Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
129 Effect of rikkunshito, a Japanese herbal medicine, on gastrointestinal symptoms and ghrelin levels in gastric cancer patients after gastrectomy Gastric Cancer, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article
130 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article
131 Value associated with mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise intervention in acute respiratory infection: The MEPARI Study Family Practice, April 18, 2013 Review Article
132 The anti-arthritic effects of Aconitum vilmorinianum, a folk herbal medicine in Southwestern China Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 18, 2013 Review Article
133 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Heart Rate Variability at Rest and During Acute Stress in Adults With Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia Psychosomatic Medicine, April 17, 2013 Clinical Article
134 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article
135 Efficacy and safety of elaeis guineensis and ficus deltoidea leaf extracts in adults with pre-diabetes Full Text Nutrition Journal, April 17, 2013 Clinical Article
136 Screening and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Microarray Expression Analysis Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 17, 2013 Review Article
137 2-Hydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone from Hedyotis diffusa Willd induces apoptosis in human leukemic U937 cells through modulation of MAPK pathways Full Text Archives of Pharmacal Research, April 16, 2013 Review Article
138 Carica papaya Leaves Juice Significantly Accelerates the Rate of Increase in Platelet Count among Patients with Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 15, 2013 Clinical Article
139 The effect of a Cimicifuga racemosa extracts Ze 450 in the treatment of climacteric complaints - an observational study Phytomedicine, April 15, 2013 Clinical Article
140 Medicinal plants of genus Curculigo: traditional uses and a phytochemical and ethnopharmacological review Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 15, 2013 Review Article
In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.
Read the article summaryBased on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.
Read the article summary1 The effect of black tea and caffeine on regional cerebral blood flow measured with arterial spin labeling Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, April 2, 2013
2 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Heart Rate Variability at Rest and During Acute Stress in Adults With Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia Psychosomatic Medicine, April 17, 2013
3 Mediators of Yoga and Stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 23, 2013 Free full text
4 Are the Current Complementary and Alternative Therapies Available for the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Reliable Clinically? A Review of the Literature Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, April 23, 2013
5 Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
6 The Effect of Green Tea Extract on Fat Oxidation at Rest and during Exercise: Evidence of Efficacy and Proposed Mechanisms Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, March 15, 2013 Review Article
7 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
8 Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis Journal of Pain Research, April 1, 2013 Free full text
9 Honey as a topical treatment for wounds Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013
10 Cross-sectional study of self-reported physical activity, eating habits and use of complementary medicine in breast cancer survivors BMC Cancer, April 2, 2013 Free full text
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Clinical Evaluation of Blood Pressure Lowering, Endothelial Function Improving, Hypolipidemic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Pomegranate Juice in Hypertensive Subjects
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12 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article
13 Supplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trial International Journal of COPD, February 18, 2013 Free full text
14 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013
15 A pilot study of yoga as self-care for arthritis in minority communities Health and Quality of Life Outcomes , April 3, 2013 Free full text Review Article
16 Clinical study on point-toward-point needling for asthenopia Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 10, 2013
17 Tai Chi as an Alternative and Complementary Therapy for Patients With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, March 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
18 Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013
19 British general practitioners attitudes towards and usage of homeopathy: a systematic review of surveys Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, April 10, 2013 Free full text Review Article
20 Carica papaya Leaves Juice Significantly Accelerates the Rate of Increase in Platelet Count among Patients with Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 15, 2013 Free full text
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