Cirrhosis is frequently accompanied by varying degrees of lipid profile abnormalities. This study confirms that these profiles are differentially affected by disease etiology and progressively worsen—with significant reductions in TC, HDL‐C, and LDL‐C—as liver disease severity increases. TIPS improves lipid profiles, particularly by increasing HDL‐C in
Jiamin Xu +6 more
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Diet's rapid effects on the thyroid gland challenge unidirectional assumptions about hypothyroidism and energy balance. [PDF]
Hernandez A, Celi FS.
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
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From Tradition to Future: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Clinical Research Progress in the Treatment of Hypothyroidism with Traditional Chinese Medicine--A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Piao L +5 more
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Alopecic Patches on the Extremities of a Young Man
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Hamad El Hajj +3 more
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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
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What Are the Impacts of GLP‐1 Drugs in Patients Needing Head/Neck Surgery?
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Chelsea Gelboin‐Burkhart +3 more
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Abstract Introduction Nightmare Disorder (ND) is a prevalent sleep disorder linked to nocturnal and daytime impairments. Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) shows moderate effects, and evidence for other psychological interventions, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), remains scarce in adults with idiopathic ND (IND). Methods This
Filipa Almeida +3 more
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Hyperthyroidism drives gout risk: A Mendelian randomization observational study. [PDF]
Pan Y, Zhou S, Luo D.
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Regulated versus unregulated competition: How drug shortages boost illegal pharmacy sales
Abstract Research Summary This study examines how product shortages among legal firms create competitive opportunities for illegal firms. We analyze 713 drug shortages in the United States between 2017 and 2023 and show that shortages substantially increase illicit pharmacies’ sales of affected drugs, which rise by 40.5% during shortages and remain 32 ...
Luis Diestre, Benjamin Barber IV
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