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The safety and efficacy of bevacizumab in treatment of recurrent low-grade glioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionAccording to the RANO scale and PFS, clinicians should be aware that Bevacizumab could be a favorable alternative therapy for recurrent LGG. Furthermore, bevacizumab exhibits minimal toxicity and high tolerability in recurrent LGG. (Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology)
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - May 11, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine to Treat Fibromyalgia Symptoms. A Systematic Review
(Source: Journal of Pain Research)
Source: Journal of Pain Research - May 10, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Pain Research Source Type: research

High-Intensity Blue Light (450-460 nm) Phototherapy for < em > Pseudomonas aeruginosa < /em > -Infected Wounds
Conclusions: The aBL showed a significant antibacterial efficacy against PA and biofilm formation in a short time. However, a clinical application of aBL in wound therapy requires effective active skin cooling and eye protection, which in turn may limit clinical implementation.PMID:38726645 | DOI:10.1089/pho.2023.0180 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - May 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Andreas Zoric Mahsa Bagheri Maria von Kohout Tara Fardoust Paul C Fuchs Jennifer L Schiefer Christian Opl änder Source Type: research

Acupuncture Improves Neurological Function and Anti-inflammatory Effect in Patients with acute ischemic stroke: A Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture improved the neurological function of patients with AIS, and the relationship between acupuncture improving neurological function and anti-inflammatory effect needs further study. In addition, studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups as well as multicenter clinical trials are expected in the future.PMID:38729273 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103049 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - May 10, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chueh-Yi Tsai Wen-Ling Liao Hung-Ming Wu Chia-Wei Chang Wei-Liang Chen Ching-Liang Hsieh Source Type: research

Bibliometric analysis of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
CONCLUSIONS: The research heat for treating IBD with TCM has risen over the past decade, with studies focusing on three main aspects: clinical studies of TCM, basic pharmacology, and animal experimental research. The research hotspot shifted from pathogenesis, clinical study of TCM, basic pharmacology, and complementary therapies to the study of network pharmacology and the mechanism of action of TCM related to gut microbiota. Network pharmacology and gut microbiota are at the frontiers of research and turning to be the future research trends to provide new insights and ideas for further research for treating IBD with TCM....
Source: Allergologia et Immunopathologia - May 9, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jing Wang Xiaona Chen Min Yuan Source Type: research

Knowledge, perception, attitude, and practice of complementary and alternative medicine by health care workers in Garki hospital Abuja, Nigeria
Healthcare workers are currently making efforts to offer services that cater to the holistic care needs of their patients. Previous studies have shown that some healthcare workers encounter challenges when adv... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 9, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Enole Jennifer Onche, Mojisola Morenike Oluwasanu and Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of In Vitro Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Thrombolytic, and Antiarthritic Property of Different Parts of Bari Orchid
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2024 Apr 30;2024:8148610. doi: 10.1155/2024/8148610. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTMany different herbal extracts have historically been utilized to treat microbe-induced infections, injuries, cancer, thrombosis, and arthritis. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial, cytotoxic, in vitro thrombolytic, and in vitro antiarthritic properties of ethanolic extracts of stem and seed of Bari orchid 1 (BO) plant. This orchid plant was developed by the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) in Gazipur. Fourteen microbes were employed in the antimicrobial investigation, a...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Md Samsur Rahaman Md Saifur Rahaman Shah Md Marzuk Hasnine Salma Sultana Md Abdul Quaiyum Bhuiyan Mohammad Shahriar Kabir Md Abdul Bari Jahid M M Islam Md Ismail Hossain Mubarak A Khan Source Type: research

Trends in the Development of Acupuncture-Related Technologies Based on Patents in South Korea
CONCLUSION: Acupuncture-related technology currently focuses on technological advancements for the safe and effective delivery of stimulation. The findings demonstrate trends toward new diverse and complex technological advancements for acupuncture devices, manufacturing methods and equipment, and electro-acupuncture devices.PMID:38715684 | PMC:PMC11074822 | DOI:10.1155/2024/2204071 (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sung Min Lim Eunji Go Source Type: research