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Latest (6) Full Text Articles (48)521 Curcumin Serves as a Human Kv1.3 Blocker to Inhibit Effector Memory T Lymphocyte Activities Phytotherapy Research, November 8, 2012
522 Effects of Sun Ginseng on Memory Enhancement and Hippocampal Neurogenesis Phytotherapy Research, November 8, 2012
523 Exercise in the community for people with minimal gait impairment due to MS: an assessor-blind randomized controlled trial Multiple Sclerosis Journal, November 8, 2012 Clinical Article
524 Individual experiences and impacts of a physiotherapist-led, non-pharmacological breathlessness programme for patients with intrathoracic malignancy: A qualitative study Palliative Medicine, November 7, 2012 Clinical Article
525 The role of health care communication in the development of complementary approaches Patient Education and Counselling, November 6, 2012
526 A systematic review of evidence for the effectiveness of practitioner-based complementary and alternative therapies in the management of rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatology, November 6, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
527 Laxative effects and mechanism of action of Brazilian green propolis Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, November 5, 2012
528 An economic model of school-based behavioral interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, November 5, 2012
529 Effect of complementary and alternative medicine on the survival and health-related quality of life among terminally ill cancer patients: a prospective cohort study Annals of Oncology, November 2, 2012
530 Modulation of CYP19 expression by cabbage juices and their active components: indole-3-carbinol and 3,3'-diindolylmethene in human breast epithelial cell lines European Journal of Nutrition, November 1, 2012
531 Acupuncture in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases Current Rheumatology Reports, November 1, 2012 Clinical Article
532 Herbal remedies use among diabetic patients in Nassyria, Iraq Full Text Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, November 1, 2012
533 Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: findings from an economic evaluation conducted alongside a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in primary care Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, October 31, 2012 Clinical Article
534 Gait and Cognition: A Complementary Approach to Understanding Brain Function and the Risk of Falling Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, October 31, 2012
535 Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 and Bladder Cancer Risk According to Tumor Stage and FGFR3 Status: A Mechanism-Based Epidemiological Study Journal of the National Cancer Institute, October 30, 2012 Clinical Article
536 Factors affecting pharmacists' recommendation of complementary medicines - a qualitative pilot study of Australian pharmacists Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 29, 2012
537 Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: primary care based pragmatic randomised controlled trial Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, October 29, 2012 Clinical Article
538 Decision-making related to complementary and alternative medicine use by people with Type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study Journal of Clinical Nursing, October 26, 2012 Clinical Article
539 Predictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, October 26, 2012 Clinical Article
540 Disease severity is associated with the use of complementary medicine to treat or manage type-2 diabetes: data from the 2002 and 2007 National Health Interview Survey Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 26, 2012 Clinical Article
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
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