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The Compound Effect of Cupping Therapy: Searching Beyond the Meridians [PDF]

Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2018
Cupping therapy (CT) is used in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and is prevalent in Muslim communities where it is recommended by the Prophet of Islam.
Mohamed K.M. Khalil, Saud AlSanad
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Genistein attenuated oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in L-arginine induced acute pancreatitis in mice

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2022
Aim Acute pancreatitis is a common and potentially serious condition. However, a specific treatment for this condition is still lacking. Genistein, with its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, could possibly be used to tackle the underlying ...
Prasong Siriviriyakul, Jumlongluk Sriko, Kanjana Somanawat, Maneerat Chayanupatkul, Naruemon Klaikeaw, Duangporn Werawatganon   +5 more
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine [PDF]

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2016
Inflammatory bowel disease is a complex, chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract. Standard therapies include immunosuppressive and biological treatments, but there is increasing interest in the potential benefit of complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Sandra M, Quezada, Jessica, Briscoe, Raymond K, Cross   +2 more
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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the context of cancer; prevalence, reasons for use, disclosure, information received, risks and benefits reported by people with cancer in Norway 

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2022
Background Research exploring the use of specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities by Norwegian cancer patients is sparse. The aims of this study were therefor to map the different CAM modalities cancer patients use and further ...
Agnete E. Kristoffersen, Jorunn V. Nilsen, Trine Stub, Johanna Hök Nordberg, Barbara Wider, Dana Mora, Kiwumulo Nakandi, Mona Bjelland   +7 more
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Genistein attenuated gastric inflammation and apoptosis in Helicobacter pylori-induced gastropathy in rats

BMC Gastroenterology, 2020
Background Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases and cancer. Genistein (4′,5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone), a tyrosine-specific-protein kinase inhibitor, has been shown to exert an anti ...
Prasong Siriviriyakul, Duangporn Werawatganon, Nisarat Phetnoo, Kanjana Somanawat, Tanittha Chatsuwan, Naruemon Klaikeaw, Maneerat Chayanupatkul   +6 more
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Correction: Trends in prevalence and associations of complementary and alternative medicine use in Norway 2012–2024: Insights from seven biennial cross-sectional studies [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen, Trine Stub   +1 more
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Genistein and exercise modulated lipid peroxidation and improved steatohepatitis in ovariectomized rats

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020
Background The prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in menopausal women is increasing, but current treatments have not been proven effective.
Namthip Witayavanitkul, Duangporn Werawatganon, Maneerat Chayanupatkul, Naruemon Klaikeaw, Sompol Sanguanrungsirikul, Prasong Siriviriyakul   +5 more
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Effects of probiotics on pancreatic inflammation and intestinal integrity in mice with acute pancreatitis

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
Background Severe acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening disease. Despite being a common disorder, acute pancreatitis lacks a specific treatment.
Duangporn Werawatganon, Sarocha Vivatvakin, Kanjana Somanawat, Somying Tumwasorn, Naruemon Klaikeaw, Prasong Siriviriyakul, Maneerat Chayanupatkul   +6 more
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Conventional health care service utilization among cancer survivors that visit traditional and complementary providers in the Tromsø study: a cross-sectional study

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is commonly used among cancer patients worldwide. Cancer patients in Norway mainly visit T&CM providers in addition to conventional health care services.
Kiwumulo Nakandi, Dana Mora, Trine Stub, Agnete E. Kristoffersen   +3 more
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The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2019
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT)
Abdullah M.N. Al-Bedah, Ibrahim S. Elsubai, Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Tamer Shaban Aboushanab, Gazzaffi I.M. Ali, Ahmed Tawfik El-Olemy, Asim A.H. Khalil, Mohamed K.M. Khalil, Meshari Saleh Alqaed   +8 more
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