scholarly journals Shiitake Mushroom: A Tool of Medicine

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taufiqur Rahman ◽  
MBK Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Shiitake Mushroom ◽  
Medicinal Mushrooms ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Use

Medicinal mushrooms have an established history of use in traditional oriental therapies. Contemporary research has validated and documented much of the ancient knowledge. Over the last three decades, the interdisciplinary fields of science that study medicinal mushrooms has sprung up and has increasingly demonstrated the potent and unique properties of compounds extracted from a range of species. Currently, the field is being developed into a very fruitful area. Modern clinical practice in Japan, China, Korea and other Asian countries rely on mushroom-derived preparations.Mushrooms have been studied for nutritional and medical purposes for its various potential anti-tumoral and immunomodulatory componests like polysaccharides that have been identified. For medical purposes, mushrooms have been consumed to prevent cancer and cardiac diseases, to improve blood circulation and to reduce blood cholesterol level. Some of these mushrooms have also been used for the treatment of physical and emotional stress, osteoporosis, gastric ulcers and chronic hepatitis, for the improvement of the quality of life of patients with diabetes and especially for the stimulation of immunity.Shiitake has a history of medicinal uses. The mushroom is used as anticarcinogenic, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral as well as antithrombotic in cardiovascular disorders. This article has been written to throw some light on Shiitake mushroom which has many nutritional values. Many Shiitake preparations came in market containing the active ingredients which can replace many other marketed synthetic medicines and may prove to have promising results with fewer side effects. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmb.v5i1.13428 Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2012; 5(1): 24-32

scholarly journals Association of Diabetes With Atrial Fibrillation Phenotype and Cardiac and Neurological Comorbidities: Insights From the Swiss‐AF Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjola Bano ◽  
Nicolas Rodondi ◽  
Jürg H. Beer ◽  
Giorgio Moschovitis ◽  
Richard Kobza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Unique Identifier ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Background Diabetes is a major risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it remains unclear whether individual AF phenotype and related comorbidities differ between patients who have AF with and without diabetes. This study investigated the association of diabetes with AF phenotype and cardiac and neurological comorbidities in patients with documented AF. Methods and Results Participants in the multicenter Swiss‐AF (Swiss Atrial Fibrillation) study with data on diabetes and AF phenotype were eligible. Primary outcomes were parameters of AF phenotype, including AF type, AF symptoms, and quality of life (assessed by the European Quality of Life‐5 Dimensions Questionnaire [EQ‐5D]). Secondary outcomes were cardiac (ie, history of hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure) and neurological (ie, history of stroke and cognitive impairment) comorbidities. The cross‐sectional association of diabetes with these outcomes was assessed using logistic and linear regression, adjusted for age, sex, and cardiovascular risk factors. We included 2411 patients with AF (27.4% women; median age, 73.6 years). Diabetes was not associated with nonparoxysmal AF (odds ratio [OR], 1.01; 95% CI, 0.81–1.27). Patients with diabetes less often perceived AF symptoms (OR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.59–0.92) but had worse quality of life (β=−4.54; 95% CI, −6.40 to −2.68) than those without diabetes. Patients with diabetes were more likely to have cardiac (hypertension [OR, 3.04; 95% CI, 2.19–4.22], myocardial infarction [OR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.18–2.03], heart failure [OR, 1.99; 95% CI, 1.57–2.51]) and neurological (stroke [OR, 1.39, 95% CI, 1.03–1.87], cognitive impairment [OR, 1.75, 95% CI, 1.39–2.21]) comorbidities. Conclusions Patients who have AF with diabetes less often perceive AF symptoms but have worse quality of life and more cardiac and neurological comorbidities than those without diabetes. This raises the question of whether patients with diabetes should be systematically screened for silent AF. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique Identifier: NCT02105844.

scholarly journals Bioactive Phytochemicals from Mercurialis spp. Used in Traditional Spanish Medicine

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Blanco-Salas ◽  
Vazquez ◽  
Hortigón-Vinagre ◽  
Ruiz-Tellez
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals ◽  
History Of Use ◽  
Antihypertensive Properties

Plants from the genus Mercurialis have a long history of use as herbal remedies in traditional Spanish medicine. The growing interest in the conservation of knowledge related to biodiversity has encouraged us to review the bioactive phytochemicals from the four most widespread Mercurialis species in the Iberian Peninsula (M. annua L., M. ambigua L., M. perennis L., and M. tomentosa L.). First, the medicinal uses of these four species throughout Spain were compiled, and then a bibliographical search on their chemical composition was conducted in an attempt to justify their reported traditional uses. We found that most of the medicinal uses of Mercurialis spp. are supported by scientific evidence. This includes its antidiabetic and antihypertensive properties attributable to the flavonoid rutin and narcissin, respectively; its benefits in the treatment of skin dark spots, attributable to mequinol; and its anti-inflammatory activity, attributable to scopoletin, kaempferol, squalene, and cycloartenol. This review contributes to the validation of the medicinal uses of Mercurialis spp. in Spain and provides some new avenues for further investigations on the biological activity of this interesting medicinal plant.

scholarly journals Association between Diabetes Consequences and Quality of Life among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in the Aseer Province of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (E) ◽  
pp. 325-330
Author(s):  
Sultan M. Alshahrani ◽  
Moferrah Alzahran ◽  
Khaled Alakhali ◽  
Easwaran Vigneshwaran ◽  
Mir Javid Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Burden ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health-care burden worldwide. AIM: The aim of the study was to explore how the quality of life (QoL) of DM patients could be affected in the Aseer Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: A cross-sectional, multicenter study in DM patients of both sexes and all age groups in Aseer Province were done using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The study was conducted between April 1, 2018 and November 25, 2018. RESULTS: A total of 418 patients completed our questionnaire, of which 240 (58%) were male and 178 (42%) were female. Furthermore, 50.23% were married and 104 (24.16%) were illiterate. We found that 403 (96.42%) respondents had type-2 DM and 315 (75.35%) had a family history of DM. In addition, 132 (31.57%) respondents were on monotherapy whereas only 61 (14.59%) were using combination therapy. Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity (166, 39.71%) and peripheral neuropathy the most prevalent complication of DM (157, 37.56%). CONCLUSION: DM had a significant impact on QoL among patients from Aseer Province in KSA. Our study underscores the importance of generating data on QoL among DM patients.

scholarly journals Diabetes is associated with atrial fibrillation phenotype, cardiac and neurological comorbidities: insights from the Swiss-AF study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Bano ◽  
N Rodondi ◽  
J Beer ◽  
G Moschovitis ◽  
R Kobza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it remains unclear whether individual AF phenotype and related comorbidities differ between AF patients with and without diabetes. Purpose To investigate the association of diabetes with AF phenotype, cardiac and neurological comorbidities in patients with documented AF. Methods Participants of the multicenter Swiss-AF study with available data on diabetes and AF phenotype were eligible. The primary outcomes were parameters of AF phenotype, including AF type (paroxysmal vs non-paroxysmal), AF symptoms (yes vs no), and quality of life (assessed by EQ-5D score). The secondary outcomes were cardiac (ie, history of hypertension, myocardial infarction, heart failure) and neurological comorbidities (ie, history of stroke, cognitive impairment). The cross-sectional association of diabetes with these outcomes was assessed using logistic and linear regression. Results were adjusted for age, sex, and cardiovascular risk factors. Results We included 2411 AF patients (27.4% women; median age, 73.6 years). Diabetes was not associated with non-paroxysmal AF (odds ratio [OR]=1.01; 95% confidence interval [CI]=0.81 to 1.27). Patients with diabetes less often perceived AF symptoms (OR=0.73; CI=0.59 to 0.91), but had worse quality of life (predicted mean difference in EQ-5D score: β=−4.54; CI=−6.40 to −2.68) than those without diabetes. Patients with diabetes were more likely to have cardiac comorbidities [history of hypertension (OR=3.04; CI=2.19 to 4.22), myocardial infarction (OR=1.55; CI=1.18 to 2.03), heart failure (OR=1.99; CI=1.57 to 2.51)] and neurological comorbidities [history of stroke (OR=1.39; CI=1.03 to 1.87), cognitive impairment (OR=1.75; CI=1.39 to 2.21)]. Conclusions In the Swiss-AF cohort population, patients with diabetes less often perceived AF symptoms, but had worse quality of life, more cardiac and neurological comorbidities than those without diabetes. These findings have significant clinical implications. The reduced perception of AF symptoms in patients with diabetes might result in a delayed AF diagnosis and consequently more adverse events, especially cardioembolic stroke. This raises the question whether patients with diabetes should be systematically screened for silent AF. Moreover, patients with concomitant AF and diabetes have increased likelihood of comorbidities and therefore deserve more attentive care. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

Music Therapy in the Management of Dementia

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blanka Klímová ◽  
Kamil Kuča ◽  
Martin Vališ
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Behavioral Symptoms ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Review Study ◽  
History Of Use ◽  
Cognitive Competency

Background: Due to the increase in life expectancies and the number of aging population worldwide, there is a rise of aging diseases, out of which the most common is dementia. Therefore, researchers all over the world look for another alternative ways that can improve cognitive competency and neuropsychiatric disorders of these people in order to assist them in maintaining the quality of their life and reducing the overall economic burden. One of the alternative approache seems to be non-pharmacological therapies, which are non-invasive, with minimum side effects and definitely less costly, such as a music therapy (MT). Objective: The purpose of this review study is to discuss benefits and limitations of music therapy in the management of dementia. Method: This was done by conducting a literature review of available sources found in the Web of Science, Scopus and MEDLINE. Results: The findings show that MT may be a promising non-invasive strategy with a long history of use, relatively favorable acceptance among patients with dementia, and its efficacy especially in the treatment of psycho-behavioral symptoms of dementia. Conclusion: However, more research should be conducted in the area of cognitive functioning, as well as on the mechanism of MT for dementia patients.

scholarly journals Changes of Soybean Protein during Tofu Processing

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1594
Author(s):  
Xiangfei Guan ◽  
Xuequn Zhong ◽  
Yuhao Lu ◽  
Xin Du ◽  
Rui Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Soy Protein ◽  
Soybean Protein ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Protein Gel ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Use

Tofu has a long history of use and is rich in high-quality plant protein; however, its production process is relatively complicated. The tofu production process includes soybean pretreatment, soaking, grinding, boiling, pulping, pressing, and packing. Every step in this process has an impact on the soy protein and, ultimately, affects the quality of the tofu. Furthermore, soy protein gel is the basis for the formation of soy curd. This review summarizes the series of changes in the composition and structure of soy protein that occur during the processing of tofu (specifically, during the pressing, preservation, and packaging steps) and the effects of soybean varieties, storage conditions, soybean milk pretreatment, and coagulant types on the structure of soybean protein and the quality of tofu. Finally, we highlight the advantages and limitations of current research and provide directions for future research in tofu production. This review is aimed at providing a reference for research into and improvement of the production of tofu.

Peroxide Test Strips Detect Added Hydrogen Peroxide in Raw Milk at Levels Affecting Bacterial Load

2014 ◽  
Vol 77 (10) ◽  
pp. 1809-1813 ◽  
Author(s):  
NICOLE H. MARTIN ◽  
ADAM FRIEDLANDER ◽  
ALLEN MOK ◽  
DAVID KENT ◽  
MARTIN WIEDMANN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Bacterial Load ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Test Strips ◽  
Predicted Probability ◽  
Milk Adulteration ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Use

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has a long-established history of use as a preservative in milk worldwide. The use of H2O2 to activate the inherent lactoperoxidase enzyme system has dramatically improved the quality of raw dairy products in areas in which cooling is not widely available. In the United States, however, where refrigeration is widely available, the addition of H2O2 to milk is not permitted, with the exception of certain applications prior to cheesemaking and during the preparation of modified whey. Due to the relatively quick deterioration of H2O2 in fluid milk, the detection of raw milk adulterated with the compound can be challenging. In this study we evaluated (i) total aerobic bacterial counts and (ii) ability of peroxide test strips to detect H2O2 in raw milk with various concentrations (0, 100, 300, 500, 700, and 900 ppm) of added H2O2, incubated at both 6 and 21°C for 0, 24, and 48 h. Results showed that at both 6 and 21°C the H2O2 concentration and time had a significant effect on bacterial loads in raw milk. Additionally, commercially available test strips were able to detect H2O2 in raw milk, with predicted probability of >90%, immediately after addition and after 24 and 48 h for the higher concentrations used, offering a viable method for detecting raw milk adulteration with H2O2.

scholarly journals Chemical Structures and Pharmacological Profiles of Ginseng Saponins

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 2443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze-Yu Shi ◽  
Jin-Zhang Zeng ◽  
Alice Sze Tsai Wong
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Steroid Glycosides ◽  
History Of ◽  
Regulatory Effects ◽  
History Of Use

Ginseng is a group of cosmopolitan plants with more than a dozen species belonging to the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae that has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Among the bioactive constituents extracted from ginseng, ginseng saponins are a group of natural steroid glycosides and triterpene saponins found exclusively throughout the plant. Studies have shown that these ginseng saponins play a significant role in exerting multiple therapeutic effects. This review covers their chemical structure and classification, as well as their pharmacological activities, including their regulatory effects on immunomodulation, their anticancer effects, and their functions in the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. The general benefits of ginseng saponins for boosting physical vitality and improving quality of life are also discussed. The review concludes with fruitful directions for future research in the use of ginseng saponins as effective therapeutic agents.

Diabetes outcomes in patients with a history of breast cancer.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8-8
Author(s):  
Leslie J. Hinyard ◽  
Martin W Schoen ◽  
Jiajing Chen ◽  
Yifan Tu ◽  
Miriam B. Rodin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
General Health ◽  
Multiple Chronic Conditions ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Diabetes Outcomes ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Physical Limitations

8 Background: While diabetes is known to worsen breast cancer (BC) outcomes, little is known about the effect of BC on diabetes outcomes. This study examined differences in outcomes diabetic patients with and without a history of BC. Methods: Data from NHANES 2010 – 2016 was used to identify female patients self-reporting diabetes mellitus (DM). Comparisons of DM outcomes for persons reporting a history of BC versus without any cancer were made using Chi-Square and separate analyses were conducted for younger (less than 65) and older (65 and older) respondents. Analyses were conducted using SAS survey procedures (Cary, NC) and were weighted to account for the sampling scheme. Results: The analytic cohort consisted of 1347 patients, of which 80 (6.3%, weighted) reported a history of breast cancer. 785 (62.4%, weighted) of the full sample was under age 65. Of those under 65, 3% (weighted) reported history of BC and 11.8% (weighted) of those over 65% reported BC. In diabetics under 65, respondents with BC were more likely to report physical limitations keep them from working and physical, mental, and emotional limitations (p = .001, and p = 0.03, respectively) and were less likely to use insulin (p = .01) than respondents without BC. In respondents 65 and older, women with BC were more likely to report problems with memory and confusion (p = .002) and less likely to rate their general health as excellent or very good (p = .01) compared to those without BC. No differences were found for demographic characteristics, retinopathy, heart disease, or stroke for either age group. Conclusions: In this population of patients with diabetes, history of BC was associated with physical and emotional limitations in younger patients and general health status and memory and confusion in older patients. Understanding the intersection of multiple chronic conditions is important for improving quality of life and clinical outcomes in BC survivors.

Anethumgraveolens: Physicochemical Properties, Medicinal Uses, Antimicrobial Effects, Antioxidant Effect, Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effects: A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Jasim Altameme ◽  
Imad Hadi Hameed ◽  
Lena Fadhil Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Analgesic Effects ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
Annual Herb ◽  
History Of Use ◽  
Acetone Extracts

Anethumgraveolens, belong to the family Umbelliferae, is indigenous to southern Europe. It is an annual herb growing in the Mediterranean region, central and southern Asia.Now it is cultivated widely throughout the world. It is used traditionally as a popular aromatic herb and spice that has a very long history of use going back to more than 5,000 years. It was used as a remedy for indigestion and flatulence and as milk secretion stimulant. The essential oil and different extracts of Anethumgraveolensseeds exerted antimicrobial activity against wide range of microorganisms. The essential oils and acetone extracts shown antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Salmonella choleraesuis, S. typhimurium, Shigellaflexneri, Salmonella typhii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium. Anethumgraveolens seed extracts exerted moderate activity against Helicobacter pylori.

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