Large language models unlock large text corpora in the search for data on medicinal plants and fungi
Millions of people worldwide depend on plants and fungi for their healthcare needs, yet our understanding of which species are used medicinally—and how—remains fragmented and incomplete. As part of Kew's Plants for Health service, we developed a pipeline to mine large text corpora for information on natural products, initially focusing on the medicinal
Adam Richard‐Bollans +6 more
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ABSTRACT Linerixibat, an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, is being evaluated for the treatment of pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Diarrhea is commonly reported with this drug class as IBAT inhibition redirects bile acids (BA) to the colon.
Fernando Carreño +4 more
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Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis: Plant‐Based Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ABSTRACT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of brain‐gut interaction that presents with abdominal pain, bloating associated with variable stool consistency. Many IBS patients prefer plant‐based preparations to pharmacological therapy; however, the utility of this approach is not well established.
Anselm Meyer +8 more
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Study of Types of Pathophysiologic Patterns of Chronic Constipation and Its Correlation With Clinical Features. [PDF]
Jain AK, Yadav S, Jain S, Sircar S.
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The translational research framework integrating TCM for RA. The figure outlines a stepwise framework for the modernization and clinical translation of TCM in RA. Part 1 highlights the inheritance and development of TCM theory, including classical medical texts, traditional herbal knowledge, and syndrome differentiation–based treatment principles. Part
Jianting Wen +4 more
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Short-Term Efficacy and Safety of Elobixibat for Chronic Constipation Assessed by Rectal Ultrasonography: A Retrospective Observational Study. [PDF]
Tsuda M +8 more
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system and altered brain–gut communication. rTMS may alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating central autonomic and pain‐processing networks, potentially restoring sympathovagal balance and reducing visceral hypersensitivity.
Aliasghar Karimi +4 more
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Clinical Efficacy of Abdominal Massage Combined With Moxibustion for Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Elderly Patients. [PDF]
Li Y +5 more
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Constructing Difference: Maternal Boundary‐Work in Science‐Based and Natural Mom Groups on Facebook
Boundary‐work describes the activities of social groups as they seek to differentiate themselves from others to establish credibility, authority, or to protect their interests. While a growing body of literature explores occupational boundary‐work in health care, limited research has focused on how lay actors practice boundary‐work online.
Darryn DiFrancesco
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A psyllium-supplemented gastrointestinal diet is effective for the management of chronic constipation in cats: a 6-month controlled clinical trial. [PDF]
Rochon J +5 more
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