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

142 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

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

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

145 A Systems Biology-Based Investigation into the Pharmacological Mechanisms of Wu Tou Tang Acting on Rheumatoid Arthritis by Integrating Network Analysis Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

146 A New Type of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Cement as a Gentamicin Carrier for Osteomyelitis Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

147 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

148 The Correlation between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Matrix Metallopeptidase 9, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome in Patients with Hypertension Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

149 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

150 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

151 Role of GLP-1 in the Hypoglycemic Effects of Wild Bitter Gourd Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

152 Effect of GutGard in the Management of Helicobacter pylori: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

153 In Vitro Evaluations of Cytotoxicity of Eight Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants and Their Effect on GLUT4 Translocation Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Review Article

154 Cytotoxic Activity of Kenaf Seed Oils from Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid Extraction towards Human Colorectal Cancer (HT29) Cell Lines Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

155 Auricular Acupressure Combined with an Internet-Based Intervention or Alone for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Control Study Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

156 A possible role of partially pyrolysed essential oils in Australian Aboriginal traditional ceremonial and medicinal smoking applications of Eremophila longifolia (R.Br.) F.Muell (Scrophulariaceae) Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 11, 2013    Review Article

157 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Full Text Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013    Clinical Article

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

159 Antimicrobial activity of southern African medicinal plants with dermatological relevance: From an ethnopharmcological screening approach, to combination studies and the isolation of a bioactive compound Journal of Ethnopharmacology , April 10, 2013    Review Article

160 Observation on therapeutic effect of mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection for optic atrophy Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 10, 2013    Clinical Article

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RBP4 is weakly associated with subclinical atherosclerosis

As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

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n-3 PUFAs are renoprotective in diabetics

As published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.

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Homocysteine and folate predict CHD and all-cause mortalities

Researchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).

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

2 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

3 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

4 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 1, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

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

6 The impact of Yoga upon young adult cancer survivors Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice , April 19, 2013

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

8 Serum Vitamin D Levels in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Living in the Northwestern United States Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, April 23, 2013

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 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

11 Herb use, vitamin use, and diet in low-income, postpartum women Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, April 25, 2013

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

13 An exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners perceptions of Evidence Based Medicine Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice , April 5, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

14 An assessment of the effects of Iyengar yoga practice on the health-related quality of life of patients with chronic respiratory diseases: A pilot study, Canadian Respiratory Journal, April 4, 2013

15 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

16 Efficacy of ginger on intraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting in elective cesarean section patients European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, March 8, 2013

17 Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis Journal of Pain Research, April 1, 2013    Free full text

18 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

19 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

20 Short bouts of anaerobic exercise increase non-esterified fatty acids release in obesity European Journal of Nutrition, April 26, 2013    Review Article

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