Behavior theraphy in alcoholism. A critical review of broad-spectrum approaches.

Gilo or Tinospora cordifolia is considered as a wonder drug of Unani System of Medicine because of its broad-spectrum therapeutic properties. It is an herbaceous vine, commonly grown in tropical India, and is being widely used in AYUSH system and unorganized systems (folk, tribal, native) of medicine. It is a storehouse of various phyto constituents like alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, hormones, polysaccharides, steroids, minerals etc. Its main pharmacological properties are antipyretic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, hepato protective etc. Now a days, Gilo is being extensively assessed for its immunomodulator activity and it is proving to be a promising herb in this respect. The current study presents a critical review on the morphology, habitat, phytochemistry, pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of this medicinal plant as mentioned in the classical literature of Unani System of Medicine as well as to cover its recent researches.

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The Link Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer: Clinical Implications

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1097/igc.0000000000000100 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 623-628 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Farr Reza Nezhat ◽

Tanja Pejovic ◽

Fernando M. Reis ◽

Sun-Wei Guo

Keyword(s):

Ovarian Cancer ◽

General Population ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Critical Review ◽

Daily Practice ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Prevalence Studies ◽

Carcinoma Of The Ovary

ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to evaluate the current evidence of the association of endometriosis and subsequent carcinoma of the ovary and to contextualize this evidence into daily practice issues.MethodsThis study is a critical review of observational and in vitro studies.ResultsAlthough the lifetime risk for ovarian cancer is low in general population and remains low in the broad spectrum of endometriosis, there may be clusters of individuals at higher risk of oncogenesis, whose identification would allow individualized surveillance and prophylactic interventions. Prevalence studies show that specific subtypes of ovarian cancer predominate in women with endometriosis. This has been validated in pathogenetic, genomic, immunobiologic, and hormonal studies.ConclusionsTaken together, these data provide a strong rationale for identifying, monitoring, counseling, and treating women with endometriosis who are at highest risk for cancer conversion.

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Cerebral mucormycosis following open head trauma

Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.3171/jns.1975.42.5.0593 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 42 (5) ◽

pp. 593-596 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Ronald J. Ignelzi ◽

Gary D. VanderArk

Keyword(s):

Antibiotic Therapy ◽

Head Trauma ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Critical Review ◽

Content Type ◽

The Common ◽

Fine Print

✓ The authors describe a case of human cerebral mucormycosis following open head trauma and craniotomy, and discuss possible roles of steroids and antibiotic therapy in its pathogenesis. They suggest that the common usage of prolonged broad-spectrum chemoprophylaxis in head trauma may require critical review.

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Semi-synthesis as a tool for broadening the health applications of bioactive olive secoiridoids: a critical review

Natural Product Reports ◽

10.1039/d0np00084a ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Manuela Oliverio ◽

Monica Nardi ◽

Maria Luisa Di Gioia ◽

Paola Costanzo ◽

Sonia Bonacci ◽

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Keyword(s):

Critical Review ◽

Natural Compounds ◽

Effective Strategy ◽

Synthetic Analogues ◽

Health Applications ◽

Natural And Synthetic

Semi-synthesis is an effective strategy to obtain both natural and synthetic analogues of the olive secoiridoids, starting from easy accessible natural compounds.

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A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism: Neurodiversity and Partnering With the Autism Community

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig1.56 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 56-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Amy L. Donaldson ◽

Karen Krejcha ◽

Andy McMillin

Keyword(s):

Broad Spectrum ◽

First Language ◽

Family Members ◽

Community Identity ◽

Speech Language Pathologists

The autism community represents a broad spectrum of individuals, including those experiencing autism, their parents and/or caregivers, friends and family members, professionals serving these individuals, and other allies and advocates. Beliefs, experiences, and values across the community can be quite varied. As such, it is important for the professionals serving the autism community to be well-informed about current discussions occurring within the community related to neurodiversity, a strengths-based approach to partnering with autism community, identity-first language, and concepts such as presumed competence. Given the frequency with which speech-language pathologists (SLPs) serve the autism community, the aim of this article is to introduce and briefly discuss these topics.

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