Anti-inflammatory and/or immunomodulatory activities of Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) extracts: a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vivo studies

Background: Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.ex Schult.) DC.(Rubiaceae), is traditionally used by Amazonian indigenous groups to treat inflammatory diseases.

What Is Aloe Vera Good For?

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

Fascinating Research on Vitamin A From 1925

My colleague Pam Schoenfeld, MS, recently put me onto an eye-opening article on vitamin A.

Only YOU can stop euthanasia

Recently, Dr.

Unraveling genetic causality between metformin and myocardial infarction on the basis of Mendelian randomization

Background: In recent years, several studies have explored the effect of metformin on myocardial infarction (MI), but whether metformin has an improvement effect in patients with MI is controversial.

Plasma fatty acids and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Mendelian randomization investigation

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood, and pathogenesis is not fully understood.

A streamlined workflow for a fast and cost-effective count of tyndallized probiotics using flow cytometry

The use of dead probiotics and their cellular metabolites seems to exhibit immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, providing protection against pathogens.

A nomogram for predicting cerebral white matter lesions in elderly men

Objective: This study aimed to develop a nomogram tool to predict cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs) in elderly men.

The treatment process of a giant phyllodes tumor of the breast: a case report and review of the literature

Giant phyllodes tumors are rare fibroepithelial tumors that are usually larger than 10 cm in diameter, have rapid tumor growth, and are easily recurrent.

Does the level of burnout differ between occupational groups in Lithuania?

Background: The strain on workers of the healthcare system and education sector increased psychological distress and burnout.

Ancient Formula May Be the Ultimate Antibiotic Solution

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

Causal relationship between genetic proxies for calcium channel blockers and the risk of depression: A drug-target Mendelian randomization study

Background: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used in the clinical management of hypertension.

Computer Vision Syndrome and Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Workers of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is the most pressing public health concern that affects vision, and reduces quality of life and productivity, particularly in developing countries.Most of the previous studies conducted in Ethiopia focus on the knowledge and personal risk factors of bank workers. Moreover, ergonomic workstation design was

Gingiva squamous-cell carcinoma in a non-smoking patient with occupational exposure to solvent siphoning using mouth: case report and literature review

Background: While overall head and neck cancer incidence decreases due to reduced tobacco and alcohol consumption, the incidence of HPV negative oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is raising in several industrialised countries, especially in non-smoking and non-drinking patients.Case presentation: We document a case of gingiva SCC in a

The lived experiences and perceptions of middle-aged adults in Dominica who have survived severe stormsa qualitative exploration

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has experienced diverse negative effects from the North Atlantic hurricane season, including deadly storms like Hurricane Maria in 2017.