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Latest (4) Full Text Articles (48)641 Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Yoga: Imaging Observations American Journal of Roentgenology, August 8, 2012
642 Green and black tea intake in relation to prostate cancer risk among Singapore Chinese Cancer Causes and Control, August 7, 2012 Clinical Article
643 Exploring communication pathways to better health: Clinician communication of expectations for acupuncture effectiveness Patient Education and Counselling, August 3, 2012
644 Effect of traditional chinese medicine on outcomes in patients with mild/moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial Full Text Trials, August 3, 2012
645 Use of and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among osteopathic medical students Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August 3, 2012
646 The new loci digoxin assay on the vista 1500 analyzer is virtually free from interferences of herbal supplements hawthorn and ashwagandha (indian ginseng) Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, August 3, 2012
647 The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Pediatric Food-Allergic Patients in Japan International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, August 1, 2012
648 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immune Regulation Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology, August 1, 2012
649 Similar Risk of Renal Events Among Patients Treated With Tenofovir or Entecavir for Chronic Hepatitis B Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , August 1, 2012 Clinical Article
650 One-year consumption of a grape nutraceutical containing resveratrol improves the inflammatory and fibrinolytic status of patients in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease The American Journal of Cardiology, July 30, 2012
651 Electroacupuncture improves orthostatic tolerance in healthy individuals via improving cardiac function and activating the sympathetic system EP Europace, July 27, 2012
652 Indirubin, an acting component of indigo naturalis, inhibits EGFR activation and EGF-induced CDC25B gene expression in epidermal keratinocytes Journal of Dermatological Science, July 26, 2012 Clinical Article
653 Implementation and scientific evaluation of rehabilitative sports groups for prostate cancer patients: study protocol of the ProRehab Study Full Text BMC Cancer, July 25, 2012
654 Curcumin Extract for Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Care, July 24, 2012 Clinical Article
655 Effects of a nurse-led acupressure programme for stroke patients in China Journal of Clinical Nursing, July 24, 2012 Clinical Article
656 The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, July 23, 2012 Clinical Article
657 Effect of Zingiber officinale R. rhizomes (ginger) on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a placebo randomized trial Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, July 23, 2012
658 Impact of physician preferences for homeopathic or conventional medicines on patients with musculoskeletal disorders: results from the EPI3-MSD cohort Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, July 23, 2012 Clinical Article
659 Vitamin Intake and Liver Cancer Risk: A Report From Two Cohort Studies in China Journal of the National Cancer Institute, July 18, 2012 Clinical Article
660 The optimized acupuncture treatment for neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis: a study protocol of a multicentre randomized controlled trial Full Text Trials, July 18, 2012
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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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Electroacupuncture pudendal nerve stimulation and its application Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 19, 2013
2 Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women: a randomized crossover trial BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, April 8, 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
Phytotherapy Research, March 25, 2013
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4 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
5 Improvement in knee loading after use of specialized footwear for knee osteoarthritis: Results of a 6-month pilot investigation Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 11, 2013
6 Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis Journal of Pain Research, April 1, 2013 Free full text
7 Modified Dachengqi Decoction Combined with Conventional Treatment for Treating Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Based on Randomized Controlled Trials Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 19, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
8 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
9 The Correlation between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Matrix Metallopeptidase 9, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome in Patients with Hypertension Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013 Free full text
10 Mediators of Yoga and Stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 23, 2013 Free full text
11 Emerging Roles of Propolis: Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, and Antiangiogenic Actions Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 25, 2013 Free full text Review Article
12 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article
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