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A new method for assessing the effects of therapies on atherosclerosis shows that pomegranate juice/extract has a significant influence on carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness.
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Published research studies are articles that present the findings of original research that has undergone a peer-review process and has been made publicly available in scholarly journals, books or other media.
Effects of olive oil on hepatic steatosis and liver enzymes: A systematic review
2023 Oct Journal of Functional Foods Ma Y, Ding X, Gu J, Zhou S, Jiang Y
The systematic review concludes that olive oil, used for eating or cooking in randomized controlled trials, demonstrated significant reductions in hepatic steatosis grading through ultrasound and decreases in aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase levels, suggesting promise in ameliorating hepatic steatosis. However, further investigations are needed to explore the potential effects of different olive oil types or olive polyphenols on chronic liver ailments.
Systematic Review Randomised Controlled Trial Fatty Liver Disease Olive Oil Liver Enzymes Type 2 DiabetesThree-dimensional ultrasound assessment of effects of therapies on carotid atherosclerosis using vessel wall thickness maps
2021 Sep Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology Zhao Y, Spence JD, Chiu B
Randomised Controlled Trial Ultrasound Atherosclerosis PomegranateA new method for assessing the effects of therapies on atherosclerosis shows that pomegranate juice/extract has a significant influence on carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness.
Early Increase in Retinal Arterial and Venous Blood Flow Velocities on Color Doppler Ultrasound after Acupuncture
2021 Apr 27 Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound Venturini M, Piacentino F, Coppola A, Recaldini C, Pacetti S, Fontana F, et al.
Acupuncture significantly increases blood flow velocities in the central retinal artery and vein in patients with ophthalmic diseases, indicating a potential beneficial effect on retinal microcirculation.
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture on Migraine
2020 Jun 30 Frontiers in Neurology Ou MQ, Fan WH, Sun FR, Jie WX, Lin MJ, Cai YJ, et al.
Systematic Review Meta-AnalysisCompared with the sham acupuncture group, the acupuncture group had greater improvements in the frequency of migraine attacks, VAS score, and treatment efficiency.
Systematic review of treatment methods for the carpal tunnel syndrome
2019 Sep 01 Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal Glazer C, Pantea C
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel SyndromeThe results of manual, traditional and non-invasive therapies are similar to those of surgical treatments, and even better in a very large number of cases.
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A new method for assessing the effects of therapies on atherosclerosis shows that pomegranate juice/extract has a significant influence on carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness.
2021 Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology Three-dimensional ultrasound assessment of effects of therapies on carotid atherosclerosis using vessel wall thickness maps Zhao Y, Spence JD, Chiu B
Randomised Controlled Trial Atherosclerosis Pomegranate
The study utilized a tracked weighted average of carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness change in patients who've been randomly assigned to consume pomegranate juice/extract or placebo. Three-dimensional ultrasound images of patients' arteries were captured initially and a year later. These images were reassembled into three-dimensional maps and then projected onto a carotid template to create two-dimensional maps. A weight was calculated at every point on the two-dimensional map to spotlight the anatomic locations where plaque progression or regression was likely. The method used accounted for misalignment within a single subject and across various subjects to deliver a more precise assessment.
The results showed a remarkable difference between patients who consumed pomegranate juice/extract and those who took placebo, based on the weighted average of vascular wall thickness change, observed from the two-dimensional maps with aligned correspondence. Thus, the study concluded that pomegranate juice/extract significantly impacts atherosclerosis, underscoring its value in the context of therapy. This methodical approach also significantly heightened the cost-effectiveness of preliminary trials for new atherosclerosis therapies.
Compared with the sham acupuncture group, the acupuncture group had greater improvements in the frequency of migraine attacks, VAS score, and treatment efficiency.
2020 Frontiers in Neurology A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture on Migraine Ou MQ, Fan WH, Sun FR, Jie WX, Lin MJ, Cai YJ, et al.
Systematic Review
Meta-analysis of 28 articles showed that acupuncture treatment has higher treatment efficiency than sham acupuncture treatment, and acupuncture can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks and ameliorate the visual analog scale (VAS) score more significantly. Compared with the medication (medication group), acupuncture treatment is more effective and the incidence of adverse reactions is lower. In addition, the transcranial doppler (TCD) analysis results suggested that the acupuncture group has a better hemodynamic improvement effect than the medication group, but the results need to be further verified due to the existence of heterogeneity.
The results of manual, traditional and non-invasive therapies are similar to those of surgical treatments, and even better in a very large number of cases.
2019 Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal Systematic review of treatment methods for the carpal tunnel syndrome Glazer C, Pantea C
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In the current context of medicine and therapy, statistics indicate a tendency to approach the carpal tunnel syndrome by surgical treatment, to the detriment of approaching the pathology through a non-invasive technique. The relevant specialized articles selected for this study, and published in the past 10 years, prove that alternative medicine, physical therapy, electrotherapy, and the natural evolution of untreated patients or of patients exposed to the placebo effect, may significantly improve the symptoms of the carpal tunnel syndrome.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
Effects of olive oil on hepatic steatosis and liver enzymes: A systematic review
2023 Oct Journal of Functional Foods Ma Y, Ding X, Gu J, Zhou S, Jiang Y
The systematic review concludes that olive oil, used for eating or cooking in randomized controlled trials, demonstrated significant reductions in hepatic steatosis grading through ultrasound and decreases in aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase levels, suggesting promise in ameliorating hepatic steatosis. However, further investigations are needed to explore the potential effects of different olive oil types or olive polyphenols on chronic liver ailments.
Systematic Review Randomised Controlled Trial Fatty Liver Disease Olive Oil Liver Enzymes Type 2 DiabetesA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture on Migraine
2020 Jun 30 Frontiers in Neurology Ou MQ, Fan WH, Sun FR, Jie WX, Lin MJ, Cai YJ, et al.
Systematic Review Meta-AnalysisCompared with the sham acupuncture group, the acupuncture group had greater improvements in the frequency of migraine attacks, VAS score, and treatment efficiency.
Systematic review of treatment methods for the carpal tunnel syndrome
2019 Sep 01 Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal Glazer C, Pantea C
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel SyndromeThe results of manual, traditional and non-invasive therapies are similar to those of surgical treatments, and even better in a very large number of cases.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people and are conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments or interventions, such as drugs, medical devices, or behavioural therapies.
Effects of olive oil on hepatic steatosis and liver enzymes: A systematic review
2023 Oct Journal of Functional Foods Ma Y, Ding X, Gu J, Zhou S, Jiang Y
The systematic review concludes that olive oil, used for eating or cooking in randomized controlled trials, demonstrated significant reductions in hepatic steatosis grading through ultrasound and decreases in aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase levels, suggesting promise in ameliorating hepatic steatosis. However, further investigations are needed to explore the potential effects of different olive oil types or olive polyphenols on chronic liver ailments.
Systematic Review Randomised Controlled Trial Fatty Liver Disease Olive Oil Liver Enzymes Type 2 DiabetesThree-dimensional ultrasound assessment of effects of therapies on carotid atherosclerosis using vessel wall thickness maps
2021 Sep Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology Zhao Y, Spence JD, Chiu B
Randomised Controlled Trial Ultrasound Atherosclerosis PomegranateA new method for assessing the effects of therapies on atherosclerosis shows that pomegranate juice/extract has a significant influence on carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness.
Electroacupuncture-reduced sedative and analgesic requirements for diagnostic EUS: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study
2018 Feb Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Teoh AYB, Chong CCN, Leung WW, Chan SKC, Tse YK, Ng EKW, et al.
Patients who received EA during diagnostic EUS had significantly fewer requirements for patient-controlled sedation and analgesia (PCA), lower procedural pain and anxiety scores, higher satisfaction scores, and were more willing to repeat the procedure compared to those in the sham-electroacupuncture (SA) group. EA was associated with reduced demands for propofol and alfentanil, suggesting its effectiveness in improving patient experience during EUS.
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A new method for assessing the effects of therapies on atherosclerosis shows that pomegranate juice/extract has a significant influence on carotid vessel-wall-plus-plaque thickness.
Compared with the sham acupuncture group, the acupuncture group had greater improvements in the frequency of migraine attacks, VAS score, and treatment efficiency.
The results of manual, traditional and non-invasive therapies are similar to those of surgical treatments, and even better in a very large number of cases.
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