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Is Yoga Training Beneficial for Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction?
Conclusion • This study showed that training children in the practice of yoga had beneficial effects on EIB. It is the research team's opinion that yoga training can supplement drug therapy to achieve better control of asthma. PMID: 24657956 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 1, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tahan F, Eke Gungor H, Bicici E Tags: Altern Ther Health Med Source Type: research

Molecular Defects in Mastocytosis: KIT and Beyond KIT
In all variants of mastocytosis, activating KIT mutations are frequently found. In adults, neoplastic mast cells (MCs) cells show the KIT mutation D816V, whereas in children, MCs invading the skin are frequently positive for non-KIT D816V mutations. The clinical course and prognosis of the disease vary among patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM). Additional KIT-independent molecular defects might cause progression. Additional oncogenic lesions have recently been identified in advanced SM. In advanced SM the presence of additional genetic lesions or altered signaling worsening the prognosis might lead to the use of alter...
Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - April 17, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Siham Bibi, Florent Langenfeld, Sylvie Jeanningros, Fabienne Brenet, Erinn Soucie, Olivier Hermine, Gandhi Damaj, Patrice Dubreuil, Michel Arock Source Type: research

Herbal Supplements Are Top Complementary Medicine in the USHerbal Supplements Are Top Complementary Medicine in the US
US adults favor nonvitamin, nonmineral dietary supplements, chiropractic manipulation, yoga, and massage therapy, but rates of use vary by region, according to the CDC. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 18, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

An Overview of Integrative Therapies in Asthma Treatment
Abstract Treatment of asthma lends itself to an integrative medicine approach due to the multifactorial nature of the disease. It is well established that asthma has a neuromuscular component (bronchospasm), an immunological component (inflammation), and a psychological component. This encourages the use of diverse approaches to address all avenues of pathophysiology, aiming for the most effective blend of treatment approaches possible. Integrative medicine is defined by NIH NCCAM (http://nccam.nih.gov) as medicine that blends the use of evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional medicine. Statistic...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - August 23, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CAM) in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract CAM is any therapeutic intervention that exists outside traditional allopathic medicine. The utilization in the US population is increasing up to 4 out of 10 patients in some surveys [1]. Given this increasing prevalence, it is essential that clinicians have the resources to advise their patients in the utilizations, benefits, and potential harms of these alternative therapies. Recent literature was reviewed in regard to traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal therapy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis limited to randomized controlled trials. Several complementary treat...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - September 30, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Inhaled corticosteroid beliefs, complementary and alternative medicine, and uncontrolled asthma in urban minority adults
Many factors contribute to uncontrolled asthma; negative inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) beliefs and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) endorsement are 2 that are more prevalent in black compared with white adults.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - September 13, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Maureen George, Maxim Topaz, Cynthia Rand, Marilyn (Lynn) Sawyer Sommers, Karen Glanz, Michael V. Pantalon, Jun J. Mao, Judy A. Shea Source Type: research

Stem cell transplantation for primary immunodeficiencies: the European experience
We report on the most recent HSCT European results and suggest some opportunities for better treatment of certain PIDs. Progress on gene therapy is also discussed, as it emerges as an interesting option for PIDs management. SummaryProgress in the treatment of primary immune deficiency with HSCT requires a better understanding of the pathophysiology and specificity of each of these diseases, allowing us to determine the best options in terms of donor, conditioning regimen, modification of the allograft and immunosuppressive therapy. Alternative therapies – such as gene therapy – emerge as an interesting option for some PIDs.
Source: Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - October 24, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASE: Edited by Ramsay L. Fuleihan and Bruce D. Mazer Source Type: research

Characterization of hypersensitivity reactions reported among Andrographis paniculata users in Thailand using Health Product Vigilance Center (HPVC) database
Conclusions: Our findings suggested that hypersensitivity reactions have been reported among patients receiving Andrographis paniculata. Healthcare professionals should be aware of this potential risk. Further investigation of the causal relationship is needed; meanwhile including hypersensitivity reactions for andrographis product labeling should be considered.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 24, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wimon SuwankesawongSurasak SaokaewUnchalee PermsuwanNathorn Chaiyakunapruk Source Type: research

Eczema therapeutics in children: what do the clinical trials say?
Abstract Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a common childhood atopic disease associated with chronicity and impaired quality of life. As there is no cure for the disease, treatment relies on topical and systemic anti-allergic or immunomodulating therapies. Topical corticosteroid, macrolide immunosuppressants, and oral immunomodulating drugs for recalcitrant disease have been the mainstay of therapy. Management of atopic dermatitis must consider the individual symptomatic variability of the disease. Basic therapy is focused on patient/family education, hydrating topical treatment, and avoidance of specific and non-spe...
Source: Hong Kong Med J - April 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Leung TN, Hon KL Tags: Hong Kong Med J Source Type: research

The anti-allergic activity of Cymbopogon citratus is mediated via inhibition of nuclear factor kappa B (Nf-Κb) activation
Conclusions: The results presented demonstrate the potential of the Cy hexane extract to modulate allergic asthma; this extract may be an alternative future approach to treat this pathology.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 6, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Marta Santos Serafim MachadoHugo Ferreira SilvaRaimon RiosAnaque Pires de OliveiraNoma Vilany Queiroz CarneiroRyan Santos CostaWilliam Santos AlvesFabio-Luis Meneses SouzaEudes da Silva VelozoSilvana Alves de SouzaTania Maria Sarmento SilvaMaria SilvaLain Source Type: research

ABA: Engineered skin substitutes trim pediatric burn mortality
CHICAGO – Autologous engineered skin substitutes (EES) reduce mortality and donor-site harvesting in children with extensive, deep burns, a randomized, paired-site comparison showed. “Autologous ESS offer an alternative therapy for closure of extensive, excised, full-thickness burns,” Steven...googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-cta');
Source: Skin and Allergy News - June 29, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: SAN Conference News SN News SN Conferences PED Conferences SAN Clinical News SAN News SAN Dermatologic Surgery SAN Pediatric Dermatology SN Pediatric Source Type: news

Does lack of sleep make you susceptible to common cold?
Conclusion This study assessed the effect of sleep duration and fragmentation on common cold susceptibility. It demonstrated that those who had less than six hours' sleep a night were at increased risk of catching a cold after direct exposure using the nasal dropper, compared with those having more than seven hours a night. This finding matches previous work suggesting that poor sleep can lead to adverse health outcomes. However, the study cannot prove poor sleep as the single direct cause of susceptibility to infection. The researchers took care to control for various possible confounders but may not have been able to c...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news

Systematic Review of Adverse Effects: A Further Step towards Modernization of Acupuncture in China.
Authors: Wu J, Hu Y, Zhu Y, Yin P, Litscher G, Xu S Abstract As a further step towards the modernization of acupuncture, the objective of this review was to figure out the frequency and severity of adverse complications and events in acupuncture treatment reported from 1980 to 2013 in China. All first-hand case reports of acupuncture-related complications and adverse events that could be identified in the scientific literature were reviewed and classified according to the type of complication and adverse event, circumstance of the event, and long-term patient outcome. The selected case reports were published betwee...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 9, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

No difference in pain, swelling or function with NSAIDs compared with paracetamol for soft tissue injury
Commentary on: Jones P, Dalziel SR, Lamdin R, et al. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015;7:CD007789. Implications for practice and research Paracetamol may be the first choice of treatment for soft tissue injuries because of less adverse events and similar efficacy as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Additional randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are required to determine if there is a difference in return to function or adverse effects between non-selective and COX-2 selective NSAIDs versus paracetamol. F...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - December 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: van den Bekerom, M. P. J. Tags: Pain management, Immunology (including allergy), Pain (neurology), Pain (palliative care), Pain (anaesthesia), Complementary medicine, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Trauma, Injury Source Type: research

Certolizumab pegol - A new therapeutic option for refractory disseminated pyoderma gangrenosum associated with Crohn's disease.
We report the case of a 27-year-old woman with a 15-year history of severe Crohn's disease, who developed a severe and disseminated PG, refractory to multiple lines of treatment. Infliximab and adalimumab were contraindicated, either because of allergy or of ineffectiveness on Crohn's disease. The addition of certolizumab pegol to the baseline treatment, associating systemic steroids and tacrolimus, finally allowed the complete healing of PG. Oral prednisone was stopped and tacrolimus was decreased, without any cutaneous or digestive relapse. Certolizumab pegol could be an alternative therapy in the treatment of PG in case...
Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment - February 16, 2016 Category: Dermatology Tags: J Dermatolog Treat Source Type: research