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The short-term effects of Neuroscience Pain Education on quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThis study showed that manual therapy with pain specific education is an effective tool to improve QoL in patients with CLBP by reducing pain in the short term. Therefore, combining manual therapy with neuroscience pain education can be a promising option to increase QoL in patients with CLBP. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic properties of four different extracts derived from the roots of Nicotiana Tabacum L
ConclusionIn the current study we demonstrate for the first time that organic extracts derived from the roots of N. tabacum possessed antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Our data draws attention to N. tabacum as a promising source of bioactive molecules that can be utilized in pharmaceutical industry, despite the fact that tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of Phyllanthus emblica spray interventions on xerostomia after general anesthesia for gynecologic tracheal intubation: A randomised controlled trial
ConclusionsThe use ofp. emblica spray appeared to be superior to warm water spray for treating postoperative xerostomia. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A biomolecular network-based strategy deciphers the underlying molecular mechanisms of Bupleuri Radix/ Curcumae Radix medicine pair in the treatment of hepatitis C
ConclusionBupleuri Radix/Curcumae Radix medicine pair may have an effect on the procedure of programmed death and apoptosis and lipid metabolism. PIK3CG, BCL2, CASP3, MMP1 and CASP8 may play a key role in the treatment of hepatitis C. The two medicines may work on those targets and have an effect on hepatitis C. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Genetic variations associated with spleen-Yang deficiency pattern of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a candidate gene study
ConclusionsThe rs1260326, rs780094 and rs780093 in GCKR were significantly associated with SYDP of NAFLD, as well as the degree of SYDP. GCKR polymorphisms might be a potential genetic biomarker of SYDP, as well as NAFLD.ARTICLE INFO (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Music Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique: Effects of Integrative Medicine on Test Anxiety in Turkish Nursing Students
ConclusionsAccording to the results of the study, music therapy and EFT led to a decrease in the nursing students’ average scores from the Situational Anxiety Scale before the OSCE. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Calligonum polygonoides reduced nanosilver; a new generation of nanoproduct for medical applications
ConclusionsThis study suggests that AgNPs showed enhanced properties when compared to the CP crude extract. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Quality Assessment of Randomized Controlled Trials of Iranian Traditional Medicine: An Eight-Year Study
ConclusionDespite the significant increase in the number of RCTs conducted between 2010 and 2017 and some improvements in the quality of reporting, no improvement was observed in their methodology. Shortcomings in the methodology of trials can be overcome by further adherence to CONSORT statement. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Indian Caper (Capparis Brevispina DC (Capparaceae)) Leaf Extracts
ConclusionThe phytochemicals or their combination which is present in aqueous extract of CB may be responsible for the antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the plant. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Colorectal cancer survivors’ willingness to participate in a hypothetical clinical trial of Korean medicine: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsOne-third (32%) of colorectal cancer survivors showed WTP in a future clinical trial of Korean medicine. Further studies regarding WTP should be conducted in various contexts to inform the design of Korean medicine clinical trials. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Teaching Yin-Yang biopsychology using the animation, “Pororo the Little Penguin”
ConclusionThe current educational module for the Yin-Yang of traditional East-Asian medicine using animation characters was highly satisfactory with low overall difficulty. We believe that knowledge of traditional East-Asian medicine might easily be introduced using animation to medical professionals, medical students, researchers, and the general public. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The association between the use of traditional Chinese medicine and mortality among cervical cancer patients: a large-scale retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsThe present study revealed that the use of TCM was negatively associated with the use of GCSF, blood transfusion, and mortality among CC patients, suggesting that TCM alleviated side effects of conventional treatment, and improved survival in CC patients. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

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Publication date: December 2019Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Volume 32Author(s): (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for cough variant asthma: A network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
ConclusionsCompared with Montelukast, CHMs were more effective and had less adverse effects in the treatment of CVA. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Perioperative auricular acupuncture technique via intradermal needling buried for postoperative movement-evoked pain after open radical gastrectomy: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 9 December 2019Source: European Journal of Integrative MedicineAuthor(s): Xiao-Qing Wang, Pei-Bei Duan, Man Zheng, Qian Xu, Li-Hua Yang, A-Qin WangAbstractIntroductionAuricular acupuncture has been used for pain management. A more recent technique which buries an intradermal needle into the skin may provides long lasting stimulation and enhance analgesia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of perioperative auricular acupuncture technique via intradermal needling buried on postoperative movement-evoked pain reduction of patients with advanced gastric can...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 10, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research