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121 Value associated with mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise intervention in acute respiratory infection: The MEPARI Study Family Practice, April 18, 2013 Review Article

122 The anti-arthritic effects of Aconitum vilmorinianum, a folk herbal medicine in Southwestern China Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 18, 2013 Review Article

123 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

124 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

125 Screening and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Microarray Expression Analysis Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 17, 2013 Review Article

126 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

127 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

128 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

129 Medicinal plants of genus Curculigo: traditional uses and a phytochemical and ethnopharmacological review Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 15, 2013 Review Article

130 The effect of a Cimicifuga racemosa extracts Ze 450 in the treatment of climacteric complaints - an observational study Phytomedicine, April 15, 2013 Clinical Article

131 One-Year Supplementation with a Grape Extract Containing Resveratrol Modulates Inflammatory-Related microRNAs and Cytokines Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertensive Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Pharmacological Research , April 12, 2013 Review Article

132 Antitumor effect of 5-fluorouracil is enhanced by rosemary extract in both drug sensitive and resistant colon cancer cells Pharmacological Research , April 12, 2013 Review Article

133 Impact of Phytolacca americana Extracts on Gene Expression of Colon Cancer Cells Phytotherapy Research, April 12, 2013 Review Article

134 Metal and crystalline salts commonly used in South African traditional medicine Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 12, 2013 Review Article

135 Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013 Clinical Article

136 Improvement in knee loading after use of specialized footwear for knee osteoarthritis: Results of a 6-month pilot investigation Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 11, 2013 Clinical Article

137 Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

138 Herbal Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Chemistry, Biology, and Potential Application of Selected Plants and Compounds Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013 Clinical Article

139 The Efficacy of Guanxinning Injection in Treating Angina Pectoris: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article

140 Oral Huangqi Formulae for Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

Among 130 patients requiring mechanical ventilation, 107 were vitamin D-deficient (< 20 ng/ml). Of the patients who did not survive, the length of survival was shorter in the vitamin D-deficient patients (15.3 vs. 24.2 days, respectively).

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Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

Researchers at Tel-Aviv University have conducted a study to determine the value of coronary artery calcium (CAC) measurements in cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with T2DM and HTN. The study involved 423 patients enrolled in the International Nifedipine Study: Intervention as Goal for Hypertension Therapy. The patients had baseline CT scans for CAC measurement at baseline and were shown to be free of disease. Follow-up CT scans were performed at 3 and 15 years. Cardiovascular events (CVEs) occurred in 41 of 423 patients at 3 years and 111 of 268 patients at 15 years of follow-up. CVEs occurred in 15% and 52% (CAC+) and 7% and 32% (CAC-) of patients with T2DM at 3 and 15 years of follow-up, respectively. Compared to patients without T2DM and no CAC, the HRs for a CVE were 6.6 and 3.9 in T2DM patients with and without CAC, respectively.

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CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

Researchers at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam have evaluated 12 measures (N-terminal fragment of prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide levels, von Willebrand factor antigen levels, fibrinogen levels, chronic kidney disease, leukocyte count, C-reactive protein levels, homocysteine levels, uric acid levels, coronary artery calcium [CAC] scores, carotid intima–media thickness, peripheral arterial disease, and pulse wave velocity), in addition to Framingham risk scores for predicting coronary heart disease. Only the CAC was shown to add significantly to the Framingham risk score in predicting coronary heart disease.

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1 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 Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013

3 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

4 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article

5 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text

6 Change in physical activity during active treatment in a prospective study of breast cancer survivors Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, October 4, 2011

7 Screening and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Microarray Expression Analysis Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 17, 2013 Review Article

8 2-Hydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone from Hedyotis diffusa Willd induces apoptosis in human leukemic U937 cells through modulation of MAPK pathways Archives of Pharmacal Research, April 16, 2013 Free full text Review Article

9 The effect of physical exercise on bone density in middle-aged and older men: A systematic review Osteoporosis International, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

10 The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Pain Patients in Singapore: A Single-Centre Study Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, April 4, 2013 Free full text

11 Patients with shoulder syndromes in general and physiotherapy practice: an observational study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 9, 2013 Free full text

12 Honey as a topical treatment for wounds Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013

13 Acupuncture or Acupressure at the Sanyinjiao (SP6) Acupoint for the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Meta-Analysis Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , March 26, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

14 Improvement in knee loading after use of specialized footwear for knee osteoarthritis: Results of a 6-month pilot investigation Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 11, 2013

15 Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in prostate and bladder cancer BJU International, March 27, 2013

16 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine

17 The Impact of Green Tea and Coffee Consumption on the Reduced Risk of Stroke Incidence in Japanese Population Stroke, April 24, 2013

18 One-Year Supplementation with a Grape Extract Containing Resveratrol Modulates Inflammatory-Related microRNAs and Cytokines Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertensive Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Pharmacological Research , April 12, 2013 Review Article

19 Isolation and Characterization of an Antibacterial Biflavonoid from an African Chewing Stick Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae) Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 10, 2013 Review Article

20 A Yoga and Compassion Meditation Program Reduces Stress in Familial Caregivers of Alzheimers Disease Patients Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text
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Internal Medicine - Complementary Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Internal Medicine

Highlights in Internal Medicine

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

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