scholarly journals A brief review on Nux vomica: A panacea homoeopathic remedy

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Tayyeba Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Database Search ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Behavioural Patterns ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Electronic Database Search

Strychnos nux-vomica is a homoeopathic remedy that has long been considered a panacea. This review collected the clinical trials and/or experimental studies on the pharmacological effects of Nux vomica. An electronic database search was run on Google Scholar and PubMed from 1980 to 2018. Data from homoeopathic texts available on paper and electronically were also included. Conventionally, Nux vomica is a medicine for alcoholism, anger effects of, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, gastrodynia, haemorrhoids, tea and tobacco habit, insomnia, nightmares, lumbago and many more diseases. Various pharmacological studies have proved its anti-alcoholic effect. Studies also showed its effect on sleep quality, anxiety-related behavioural patterns and epilepsy survival time. It also inhibited Helicobacter pylori-induced gene expression. Nux vomica was found to be beneficial in treating baker’s yeast-induced acute high-grade fever, pock-like lesions and Reiter’s disease. However, further research studies are required to explore its traditional uses for other diseases.

scholarly journals Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) – Properties, Uses and Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Anjali, Sushma ◽  
Reena Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Urtica Dioica ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Stinging Nettle ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Utricaceae is a family of herbs and shrubs that can be found in a variety of habitats around the world. A lot of research has been carried out till date targeted for close understanding of this medicinal plant. The botanical distribution, Ethnomedicinal applications, Traditional uses as well as Pharmacological properties of the Urtica genus, are discussed in this study. The composition such as flavonoids and array of phenolic compounds which includes alcohols, Diocanol, Diol glucosides, Terpenes diols, and sugars as well are an inclusion in the genus Urtica. A wide range of research reports have been published representing its biological and pharmacological potential against cancer, tumors, bacterial, viral or fungal infections significantly. The information about the Urtica genus has been extracted using electronic database search such as Google Scholar and Pubmed as well as a library search for peer-reviewed journal publications.

scholarly journals Psychodynamic Based Equine—Assisted Psychotherapy in Adults with Intertwined Personality Problems and Traumatization: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5661
Author(s):  
Géza Kovács ◽  
Annemiek van Dijke ◽  
Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Equine Assisted

The growing field of equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), a subfield of animal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP), needs theoretically-based clinical studies. This systematic review examines the existing clinical studies in adult populations on psychodynamic psychotherapy combined with equine-assisted psychotherapy. An electronic database search was divided in two studies to identify publications on 1) EAP combined with psychodynamic psychotherapy and 2) EAP combined to personality problems and traumatization in order to compile studies by population, intervention, outcome and therapeutic assets. Study 1 revealed no relevant clinical studies on EAP with a psychodynamic background with an adult population. Study 2 revealed 12 publications to review predominantly addressing veterans with PTSD. The methodological limitations of most of the studies restrain the overall findings on outcome. However, overall positive effects for EAP, specifically on its experiential features and on finding interpersonal trust for patients, can be discerned. There is an apparent need for clinical studies meeting methodological standards on psychodynamic underpinned EAP methodologies in adults with intertwined personality problems and traumatization.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Reducing Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaheen E. Lakhan ◽  
Heather Sheafer ◽  
Deborah Tepper
Keyword(s):  
Olfactory System ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Secondary Analyses ◽  
Positive Effect

Background. Aromatherapy refers to the medicinal or therapeutic use of essential oils absorbed through the skin or olfactory system. Recent literature has examined the effectiveness of aromatherapy in treating pain. Methods. 12 studies examining the use of aromatherapy for pain management were identified through an electronic database search. A meta-analysis was performed to determine the effects of aromatherapy on pain. Results. There is a significant positive effect of aromatherapy (compared to placebo or treatments as usual controls) in reducing pain reported on a visual analog scale (SMD = −1.18, 95% CI: −1.33, −1.03; p<0.0001). Secondary analyses found that aromatherapy is more consistent for treating nociceptive (SMD = −1.57, 95% CI: −1.76, −1.39, p<0.0001) and acute pain (SMD = −1.58, 95% CI: −1.75, −1.40, p<0.0001) than inflammatory (SMD = −0.53, 95% CI: −0.77, −0.29, p<0.0001) and chronic pain (SMD = −0.22, 95% CI: −0.49, 0.05, p=0.001), respectively. Based on the available research, aromatherapy is most effective in treating postoperative pain (SMD = −1.79, 95% CI: −2.08, −1.51, p<0.0001) and obstetrical and gynecological pain (SMD = −1.14, 95% CI: −2.10, −0.19, p<0.0001). Conclusion. The findings of this study indicate that aromatherapy can successfully treat pain when combined with conventional treatments.

scholarly journals Revisiting the Etiology of Hemifacial Microsomia / Retomando la etiología de la microsomía hemifacial

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (71) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Chijioke O. Eseonu ◽  
Alexandre R. Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Serotonin Receptor ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Hormone Deficiency ◽  
Hemifacial Microsomia ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Electronic Database Search

<p><em>Background</em>: Hemifacial microsomia (HM) is one of the most common congenital facial malformations of newborns worldwide. Despite its prevalence, little is known about its etiology. Features of HM vary among different reports in the literature, affecting ears, mouth, and mandible on one or both sides. <em>Purpose and Methods</em>: We performed a systematic literature review to determine if there is new evidence regarding the pathological origins of HM. During a seven-month period (September 2010-April 2011) an exhaustive electronic database search was constructed. An inclusion criterion, which set the specific parameters of the electronic database search for this review, was implemented using a number of built-in search tools. <em>Results</em>: A total of 1,250 published reports were displayed upon entry of the Boolean phrase “etiology AND hemifacial microsomia.” Of these papers, all of the publications selected for by the inclusion criterion had been published within the last ten years. Concomitantly, with regards to etiological origins, selection of a specific paper had to convey theories or experimental approaches of which had not been published as the main focus of a report more than three times in all with regards to previous documented literature with hemifacial microsomia as its basis. This final inclusion criterion left only eight studies eligible for this review. Reports included the suggestion of an etiologic role of growth hormone deficiency, fluoxetine ingestion, <em>SALL4</em> expression, <em>BAPX1</em> expression, and trisomy of chromosome 10. It appears that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the etiology of HM. These factors include gene mutations, variation in serotonin receptor binding, growth hormone imbalances, and chromosomal abnormalities. Future studies in humans should determine the frequency of etiologic coding mutations in <em>SALL4</em>, <em>BAPX1</em>, and trisomy 10 in HM cases. </p><p> </p><p><em>Antecedentes</em>: la microsomía hemifacial (MH) es una de las malformaciones faciales congénitas más frecuentes en recién nacidos mundialmente. A pesar de su prevalencia, poco se sabe sobre su etiología. Las características de la MH varían en los diferentes reportes de la literatura; afecta oídos, boca y mandíbula, uni o bilateralmente. <em>Propósito y métodos</em>: se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática de la literatura para determinar si hay nueva evidencia sobre el origen patológico de la MH. Durante siete meses (septiembre de 2010-abril de 2011) realizamos una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datos electrónicas. Un criterio de inclusión que determinó los parámetros específicos de la búsqueda se implementó usando un número de herramientas de búsqueda. <em>Resultados</em>: la búsqueda booleana (“etiology AND hemifacial microsomia”) arrojó un total de 1250 publicaciones. Se seleccionaron reportes publicados en los últimos diez años. Asimismo, con respecto a la etiología, los artículos debían incluir teorías o experimentos que no se hubieran publicado como asunto principal más de tres veces con la MH como base. Este criterio final de inclusión dejó solamente ocho estudios elegibles para la revisión. Los reportes sugieren que una deficiencia en la hormona del crecimiento, ingestión de fluoxetina, expresión de <em>SALL4</em>, expresión de <em>BAPX1</em> y trisomía del cromosoma 10 como factores etiológicos. Parece que factores genéticos y ambientales cumplen un papel en la etiología de la MH. Estos factores incluyen mutaciones genéticas, variación en la unión del receptor de la serotonina, desbalances de la hormona del crecimiento y anomalías cromosómicas. Estudios futuros en humanos deberían determinar la frecuencia de mutaciones etiológicas en la codificación de <em>SALL4</em>, <em>BAPX1</em> y trisomía 10 en casos de MH. </p>

scholarly journals A Review Of Different Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Therapies By Speech And Language Pathologists

2017 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ehsan Nadeifar ◽  
Neda Tahmasebi Garmatani
Keyword(s):  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Tactile Stimulation ◽  
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Speech And Language Pathologists ◽  
The Common ◽  
Facilitation Techniques

Background and aims: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the common symptoms after stroke and is a marker for poor prognosis. Select the best therapy procedure is important. This study reviews the various therapy methods available to clinicians.Methods: An electronic database search was performed on PubMed and Embase. The search was limited to English publications. Terms such as stroke, dysphagia, swallowing disorders; deglutition, deglutition disorders, treatment outcome, electro-stimulation-therapy, thermal-stimulation, muscle-training, rehabilitation, also extensive manual searching was conducted.Results: oropharyngeal dysphagia interventions are divided into 5 groups based on the type of therapy: 1- bolus modifications and management (Compensatory Techniques), 2- swallow maneuvers and postures (Compensatory Techniques and/or Rehabilitative Techniques) 3- combination of interventions (Compensatory Techniques and/or Rehabilitative Techniques), 4- electro-stimulation and thermo-tactile stimulation (Facilitation Techniques), 5- other interventions (Rehabilitative Techniques).Conclusion: There are different therapy procedures that can be use for Oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke, but there are questions about the most effective of therapy, although some positive significant outcome studies have been published.    

scholarly journals Antioxidant Compounds and Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
Omolara Adenaike ◽  
Grace Onyukwo Abakpa
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Citrus Fruits ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
The Tropics

Citrus fruits are spread worldwide, grown across the globe and are well- appreciated for their refreshing juice and health benefits. This review aimed at investigating the applied health therapeutic uses of some citrus fruits exploited in the treatment of several health challenges as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial activities against cardiovascular diseases and macular degeneration. Citrus fruits abilities on the exploited benefits are not far from their rich bioactive compounds and phytochemical contents such as minerals, vitamins, flavonoids and carotenoids. These phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, boosting the action of protective enzymes in the liver, reverse lipid for oxidation of genetic material and improve immune system. We reviewed literature for the antioxidant compounds and health benefits of some citrus fruits (namely, oranges, lime, lemon and grapefruits) from electronic database search obtaining information from research studies and reports. We recommend more research into more varieties of citrus predominantly in the tropics.

scholarly journals Efficiency and contribution of strategies for finding randomized controlled trials: a case study from a systematic review on therapeutic interventions of chronic depression

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Westphal ◽  
Levente Kriston ◽  
Lars P. Hölzel ◽  
Martin Härter ◽  
Alessa Von Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Search Strategies ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Electronic Database Search

<em>Background</em>. Identifying all existing evidence is a crucial aspect in conducting systematic reviews. Since the retrieval of electronic database searches alone is limited, guidelines recommend the use of addi- tional search strategies. The aim of this investigation was to assess the efficiency and contribution of additional search strategies for identifying randomized controlled trials in conducting a systematic review on interventions after performing a sensitive electronic database search. <br /><em>Design and Methods</em>. Seven electronic databases, 3 journals and 11 systematic reviews were searched. All first authors of the included studies were contacted; citation tracking and a search in clinical trial registers were performed. <em>A priori</em> defined evaluation criteria were calculated for each search strategy. <br /><em>Results</em>. A total of 358 full-text articles were identified; 50 studies were included in the systematic review, wherefrom 84.0% (42) were acquired by the sensitive electronic database search and 16.0% (8) through additional search strategies. Screening reference lists of related systematic reviews was the most beneficial additional search strategy, with an efficiency of 31.3% (5) and a contribution of 10.0% (5/50), whereas hand-searching and author contacts contributed two and one additional studies, respectively. Citation tracking and searching clinical trial registers did not lead to any further inclusion of primary studies. <br /><em>Conclusions</em>. Based on our findings, hand-searching contents of relevant journals and screening reference lists of related systematic reviews may be helpful additional strategies to identify an extensive body of evidence. In case of limited resources, a sensitive electronic database search may constitute an appropriate alternative for identifying relevant trials.

scholarly journals PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY OF AN IMPORTANT UNANI DRUG BAZR-UL-BANJ (HYOSCYAMUS NIGER LINN.) – REVIEW

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
MISBAHUDDIN AZHAR ◽  
MUSTEHASAN
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Tropane Alkaloids ◽  
Chemical Constituent ◽  
First Century ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Classical Literature ◽  
Hyoscyamus Niger ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Important Drug

Objective: Bazr-ul-Banj syn. Ajwain khurasani (Hyoscyamus niger Linn.) is one of the important drug mentioned in Unani literature. It mentioned by the great Unani philosopher Dioscorides (first century AD) in his treatise Kitab-al-Hashaish. According to Unani philosophy, Bazr-ul-Banj is in third-degree category according to its temperamental nature. H. niger Linn. contains tropane alkaloids in good quantity, mainly hyoscyamine and scopolamine. Methods: Unani classical literature was searched from recent to past available in different libraries. For phytochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical studies to prove, the importance computerized databases such as Medline, PubMed, Ovid SP, Google Scholar, and Science-direct were searched. All the information of plant available in Urdu, Persian, Arabic, and studies published abstract were included in the study. Results: Fourteen Unani books were referred and 18 pharmacological studies were recognized. The action of Bazr-ul-Banj mentioned in Unani classical literature are Hazim (Digestive), Mudammil (Cicatrizant), Mujaffif (Dessicant), Mukhaddir (Anesthetic), Munashshi (Narcotic), Munawwim (Hypnotic), Musakkin (Sedative), Musakkin-e-Alam (Analgesic), Raade (divertive), Qabiz (Astringent), etc., and useful in Amraz-e-asbania (nervous affections), Amraz-e-Raham (uterine spasm and pain), Dard wa Alam (pain), Ikhtelaj-e-Qalb (palpitation), Junoon (mania), Niqras (Gout), Zeequn Nafas (Bronchial asthma), etc. H. niger Linn. showed many pharmacological effects included antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antihypertensive, and antidiarrheal activities in different clinical and experimental studies. Conclusion: This presentation is an attempt to showcase the action, uses mentioned in Unani literature, chemical constituent, and pharmacological and toxicological effects at one place. It may also observe that the drug is having many actions which may be beneficial in cases of COVID-19. It may be concluded this should be tested as adjuvant medicine in cases of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Periodontal Tissues: A Narrative Review of Multidisciplinary Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Gorbunkova ◽  
Giorgio Pagni ◽  
Anna Brizhak ◽  
Giampietro Farronato ◽  
Giulio Rasperini
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Pubmed Abstract ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Periodontal Tissues ◽  
Citation Database ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

The aim of this review is to describe the most commonly observed changes in periodontium caused by orthodontic treatment in order to facilitate specialists’ collaboration and communication. An electronic database search was carried out using PubMed abstract and citation database and bibliographic material was then used in order to find other appropriate sources. Soft and hard periodontal tissues changes during orthodontic treatment and maintenance of the patients are discussed in order to provide an exhaustive picture of the possible interactions between these two interwoven disciplines.

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