Drug induced autoimmune hepatitis: an unfortunate case of herbal toxicity from Skullcap supplement: a case report - Thakral N, Konjeti VR, Salama FW.
BACKGROUND: The surge in traditional herbal dietary supplement (HDS) popularity has led to increased drug-induced liver injuries (DILI). Despite lacking evidence of efficacy and being prohibited from making medical claims, their acceptance has risen over s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
‘Gas-Station Heroin’ Sold as Dietary Supplement Alarms Health Officials
Tianeptine, found at convenience stores, at smoke shops and online, can mimic an opioid. It is among a growing class of substances that are difficult to control. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman Tags: your-feed-science Poisoning and Poisons Convenience Stores Food and Drug Administration New Jersey Opioids and Opiates Tianeptine Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies Source Type: news
Premier Naturopathic Medical Practice, Nova Clinic, Moves To Roswell, GA, Location
Nova Clinic is a premier alternative medicine practice that serves the residents of Alpharetta, Roswell and the entire greater Atlanta, GA, metro area. ROSWELL, Ga., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nova Clinic, a leading naturopathic medical practice, is thrilled to announce its... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news
New Hope For Patients With Ocular Toxoplasmosis: Advances In Alternative Therapies
In light of the challenges posed by conventional therapy for ocular toxoplasmosis, there is a need for alternative treatment options that are safer, and more effective. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
Dietary Supplements: Which Work? Who ’s Minding the Store?
Even though they're popular, some kinds of supplements have not been proven to work and some may be harmful. Here's how to know if your supplements are doing what they claim. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mystery Amid an Anthrax Outbreak in Africa
Only a fraction of the presumed cases in five countries have led to positive tests for anthrax. Some scientists say other causes cannot yet be ruled out. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Apoorva Mandavilli Tags: Anthrax Tests (Medical) Alternative and Complementary Medicine Cattle Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Uganda Source Type: news
Happy Holidays from the staff of Region 6 NNLM at the University of Iowa Libraries
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Source: The Cornflower - December 18, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Scoping review of PTSD treatments for natural disaster survivors - Nanduri A, Vasquez M, Veluri SC, Ranjbar N.
This scoping review explores the current research on PTSD interventions for Natural Disaster survivors. It includes fourteen randomized control trials (RCTs). The included interventions were, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, herbal supplements, CBT, yoga, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Woman reveals what happened to her body on an 18-day water fast
A woman who went on a drastic liquid diet for more than two weeks has revealed to Newsweek exactly what happened to her body, as experts have warned against prolonged periods without food. "I drank water and herbal tea for 18 days, but I made sure I had electrolytes daily," Emma Van Carlen, 34…#emmavancarlen #vancarlen #johnshopkinsmedicine #ernievesta #curally #sweden #nutritionreviews #halfway #tiktok #olalekanotulana (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill
The aristocracy and celebrities are in thrall to medical quackery that while useless can be far from harmlessWhen I hear someone extolling the virtues of homeopathy, I am often reminded of a quotation from the TV show30 Rock. “There are many kinds of intelligence,” Jack Donaghy tells a particularly stupid employee. “Practical, emotional … and then there is actual intelligence, which is what I’m talking about.” Similar, and perhaps correlating, are the many kinds of medicine. Natural, complementary, alternativ e, homeopathic, herbal, traditional. And then there is actual medicine, which works.It is strange that ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 17, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Martha Gill Tags: Homeopathy Science Alternative medicine Health & wellbeing Source Type: news
Multiples PE-backed Zenex acquires Dabur promoter Pradeep Burman's Ayurvet
Ayurvet, founded as a subsidiary of Dabur India in 1992 and later spun off as an independent entity in 2002, is a leading provider of ayurvedic and herbal medicines, feed supplements and topical treatments for farm and companion animals. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AI predicts responses in patients with prostate cancer
An AI model based on F-18 DCFPyL PSMA-PET/CT images shows promise for predicting treatment response in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a study presented November 30 at RSNA in Chicago. The deep-learning model was trained on PET/CT imaging from 128 patients and identified a high-risk subgroup who may benefit from focused care or alternative therapies, said Andrew Voter, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.“Despite widespread adoption of prostate-specific membrane antigen [PSMA] PET/CT imaging for prostate cancer, prognostication of patient outcomes remains cha...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Subspecialties Molecular Imaging Genitourinary Radiology Source Type: news
King Charles's top doctor for the royal household 'advocates for homeopathy and argued against alternative treatments being banned on the NHS'
The King has appointed Devon-based Dr Michael Dixon, 71, as the head of the royal medical household, the Sunday Times reports. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rwanda: Kunga Therapy, 7 Other Health Facilities Closed By MoH
[New Times] Kunga Therapy and seven other health facilities offering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine have been closed down by the Ministry of Health (MoH). (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 4, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news
Dietary Supplements May Play a Role in Managing Vitiligo Dietary Supplements May Play a Role in Managing Vitiligo
Dietary supplements have a role in the integrative treatment of vitiligo, largely through antioxidant pathways and as an adjuvant to phototherapy.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news