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Comparison of the Efficacy and Prognostic Factors of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection with Different Procedures for Colorectal Neuroendocrine Tumors
CONCLUSIONS: ESD and ESR offer high clinical efficacy in treating colorectal NETs without significantly impacting prognosis or long-term survival. ESD, however, may be more suited for larger tumors due to its precise tissue removal capability. Future research should explore the long-term outcomes over 3 and 5 years to further validate these findings.PMID:38702172 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Minxia Qiu Cancan Kong Wenmei Chen Wei Mao Source Type: research

Clinical Application of Self-Expanding Metal Stents in the Treatment of Obstructive Colorectal Cancer
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that stent placement is safe and effective, but there is a risk of complications that should be considered. It can serve as a transitional treatment or relieve symptoms in advanced cancer and improve quality of life.PMID:38702171 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kuangjing Wang Haitao Wang Yingzhou Shen Source Type: research

The Impact of the Restoration of Invisible Orthodontic Titanium Alloy Implant Without Bracket on Individuals Afflicted with Dental Malocclusion and Arch Deficiency Accompanied by Periodontitis and a Local Periodontal Inflammation
CONCLUSION: In case of dental malocclusion accompanied by periodontal disease, the utilization of titanium implants for rectifying dental arch deformities without the use of orthodontic brackets, devoid of orthodontic brackets, has demonstrated notable efficacy in alleviating patients' periodontal discomfort, their oral hygiene, and dental functionality. This modality is conducive to augmenting dental aesthetics without incurring heightened rates of unfavorable consequences, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes.PMID:38702170 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Qiao Wang Bo Feng Yongzhi Gao Source Type: research

MicroRNA-135a and MicroRNA-221 in First-Episode and Recurrent Depression: Associations with Serum Markers and Cognitive Impairment
CONCLUSION: Patients with depression exhibit cognitive impairment, with recurrent depression associated with more severe impairment. The downregulation of miR-135a and upregulation of miR-221 may play a role in the cognitive impairment process by regulating inflammatory responses. The findings suggest a potential link between microRNA expression and cognitive dysfunction in depression.PMID:38702169 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhenzhen Yang Yi Chen Wen Xu Xiaofei Sui Source Type: research

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery for the Prevention of Long-term Renal Function Damage in Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinical Study
CONCLUSION: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery was more effective than medical treatment in treating type 2 diabetes and mitigating long-term kidney function damage. These findings confirm the clinical utility of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in these conditions, indicating its potential for generalization and reference.PMID:38702168 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhan Chen Jiachen Cai Deqiao Lei Hongbing Zhang Source Type: research

Application of Online-Offline Teaching Combined with SimMan 3G Simulation Teaching Model in Critical Illness Teaching in a Department of Cardiology
CONCLUSIONS: The integration of online-offline teaching with SimMan 3G simulation teaching offers a promising model for enhancing cardiology education, suggesting a valuable direction for curriculum development in medical training programs.PMID:38702167 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yunhong Xu Lili Lin Pengda Qiu Sihua Luo Yi Yan Liuying Zhong Source Type: research

The Missing Trial Variable: A Case Report on Dietary Modification in a Patient with Durable Complete Remission After an Immunotherapy Clinical Trial for Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Altern Ther Health Med. 2024 May 3:AT9333. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA patient with metastatic bladder cancer has had an ongoing 9-year complete remission on a clinical trial of immunotherapy with nivolumab and ipimumab, but he also was following an intensive dietary and nutritional supplement regimen. Whether this combination or the immunotherapy alone brought about his good outcome is unknown but could be clarified in future trials by improved data collection about dietary and supplement choices.PMID:38702166 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Linda L Isaacs Nicholas J Gonzalez Source Type: research

Effect of Nonpharmacological Methods on Pruritus in Patients with Liver Disease and Liver Cirrhosis: Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings, nonpharmacological methods have a positive effect on itching in individuals with liver disease and liver cirrhosis. It is recommended to conduct more studies with higher methodological quality, using larger sample groups, different interventions, randomization, and blinding methods, to examine the effectiveness of nonpharmacological methods in patients with liver disease and liver cirrhosis.PMID:38702165 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yasemin Çayir Meral G ün Emine Kaplan Serin Source Type: research

The Relevance of Naturopathy as a Therapeutic Tool in the Modern Era: A Narrative Review
CONCLUSION: The findings highlight the relevance and effectiveness of naturopathy as a therapeutic approach in modern healthcare. With its emphasis on lifestyle modifications and non-invasive treatments, naturopathy offers a holistic and cost-effective alternative for addressing lifestyle disorders and enhancing overall well-being.PMID:38702164 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sumnalata Ma Dewangan Braj Bhushan Kumar Source Type: research

The Effect of Graston Technique on Pain, Proprioception, Flexibility, and Disability in Patients with Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
CONCLUSION: GT added to exercise in patients with CNLBP better reduces pain and disability, improves proprioceptive sense, and increases mobility and quality of life. GT may be used as a supportive treatment during the rehabilitation of CNLBP patients.PMID:38702163 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Metehan Yana Musa G üneş Ay şe Şimşek Ayd ın Sinan Apaydın Cevat Ak ıncı Tar ık Özmen Source Type: research

Clinical Analysis of Superficial Temporal Artery-Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass Combined with Brain-Temporal Muscle Sticking in the Treatment of Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion
CONCLUSION: STA-MCA shunt combined with EMS treatment is safe and effective for symptomatic chronic internal carotid artery occlusion. It has the potential to improve cerebral blood flow and reduce clinical symptoms.PMID:38702162 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chuixian Zhou Jian Wei Wenbo Wang Jianbin Sun Jianan Zheng Junhui Zhao Source Type: research

The Diagnostic Value of the Modified STdmax/MET Criterion in Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiographic Test for Coronary Artery Disease in an Aged Population
CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of the novel modified diagnostic criterion, STdmax/MET, significantly enhances the diagnostic value of treadmill EET for detecting CAD in elderly patients. The adoption of this modified criterion could potentially improve clinical outcomes by facilitating more accurate and timely diagnosis of CAD in this high-risk group.PMID:38702161 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: He Li Bingqiang Li Zhenhua Cao Ping Zhang Lu Gao Yuchuan Wang Source Type: research

Lichen Planus Treated with Individualized Homeopathic Medicine, A Case Report
CONCLUSION: Individualized homeopathic medicine (iHOM) Nitric acid 30C was prescribed based on the totality of symptoms. Within 5 months, the disease's progression was halted, the itching was controlled, and the lesions flattened.PMID:38702160 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Preeti Lamba Source Type: research

Comparative Pharmacokinetics of Curcuminoids from Water-Dispersible Turmeric Extract Against a Curcuminoids-Piperine Combination: An Open-Label, Randomized, Balanced, 2-Treatment, 2-Sequence, 2-Period Crossover Study
CONCLUSION: The test formulation WDTE60N showed improved relative absorption and equivalent exposure at a 10-fold-lower dose of actives than the reference formulation CPC.PMID:38702159 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shefali Thanawala Rajat Shah Lynda Doyle Vivek Upadhyay Source Type: research

Pilot Study on Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSION: Patients presenting to an outpatient spine clinic may be receptive to trying TH in conjunction with or in place of conventional medicine to promote health and well-being. The pilot experimental group data suggested that acute TH is enjoyable and may confer the benefits of reducing anxiety and improving spine motion. Future larger studies could use different dose response approaches, explore different TH activity types and involve participants from different geographic locations while controlling for LBP history and psychological status.PMID:38702158 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sharareh Sharififar Michael Sein Elizabeth Diehl Siang-Yu Tham Ryan M Nixon Carter Sheppard Jamie Bolling Mohammad Majid Cynthia Apfelbaum Heather K Vincent Source Type: research