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Yoga intervention improves the metabolic parameters and quality of life among infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome in Indian population

International Journal of Yoga, 2023
Background: The heterogenic manifestations of polycystic ovarian syndrome have led to various treatment approaches that include improving hormonal imbalance, weight management, and improving quality of life (QoL). Yoga therapy being a versatile treatment
Anushree Devashish Patil, Satish Dattatray Pathak, Pratibha Kokate, Ranjit Singh Bhogal, Akshata Sudesh Badave, Mangalam Varadha, Beena Nitin Joshi, Deepti Tandon, Shahina Begum, Suchitra Vishwambar Surve, Prachi Datta Dalvi   +10 more
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Impact of yoga intervention in lower limb amputees following trauma in relation to behavior and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Yoga, 2023
Background: Yoga is an emerging intervention causing improvement in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Its role in improving outcomes in patients with amputation was investigated.
Nida Mir, Mahadev Singh Sen, Kalaivani Mani, Rajesh Sagar, S Arulselvi, Subodh Kumar, Amit Gupta, Sushma Sagar   +7 more
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Acupuncture for ventilator-dependent patients at a hospital-based respiratory care center: A randomized controlled trial

Integrative Medicine Research, 2023
Background: In intensive care units, mechanical ventilation is an important therapy to help patients with dyspnea. However, long-term ventilator dependence would consume huge medical resources and increase the risk of morbidity and mortality.
Jia-Ming Chen, Wan-Li Chiang, Bin-Chuan Ji, Ruei-Jhe Jhang, Pei-Hsin Chen, Ya-Lun Li, Che-Ju Chang, Sung-Yen Huang, Tsung-Chieh Lee, Chia-Yun Chen, Ching-Hsiung Lin, Sheng-Hao Lin   +11 more
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The association between acupuncture therapy and the risk of reduced pressure ulcers in dementia patients: A retrospective matched cohort study

Integrative Medicine Research, 2023
Background: The pressure ulcer is a complication developed from dementia. The aim of this study is to study the association between the development of pressure ulcers and the use of acupuncture therapy in patients with dementia.
Chia-Yu Huang, Mei-Yao Wu, Ming-Cheng Huang, Teng-Shun Yu, Hung-Rong Yen   +4 more
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Enablers and barriers to evidence implementation in complementary medicine: A systematic review

Integrative Medicine Research, 2022
Background: Despite the push for complementary medicine (CM) practitioners to engage in evidence implementation, and arguments in support of evidence-based practice (EBP), uptake of EBP amongst most CM professions remains low.
Matthew J. Leach, Yasamin Veziari
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Curcumin, inflammation, and neurological disorders: How are they linked?

Integrative Medicine Research, 2023
Background: Despite the extensive research in recent years, the current treatment modalities for neurological disorders are suboptimal. Curcumin, a polyphenol found in Curcuma genus, has been shown to mitigate the pathophysiology and clinical sequalae ...
Prachi Garodia, Mangala Hegde, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Bharat B. Aggarwal   +3 more
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Treatment of ankle sprain or instability in Korean medicine clinics: A protocol for a prospective multicenter observational study

Integrative Medicine Research, 2020
Background: Korean medicine (KM), including acupuncture, has been used to treat many patients with ankle sprains in Korea. The purpose of this prospective observational study is to determine how ankle sprains are treated using KM practice and to assess ...
Gajin Han, Mi Mi Ko, Song-Yi Kim, Ye-Seul Lee   +3 more
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Efficacy of herbal medicine (Xuanfei Baidu decoction) combined with conventional drug in treating COVID-19:A pilot randomized clinical trial

Integrative Medicine Research, 2020
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Xuanfei Baidu Decoction (XBD) combined with conventional drug therapy compared with conventional medicine alone in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Wu-zhong Xiong, Gang Wang, Juan Du, Wang Ai   +3 more
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Randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial on Hominis placenta extract pharmacopuncture for hot flashes in peri- and post-menopausal women

Integrative Medicine Research, 2022
Background: Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture is widely used for climacteric symptoms. This study examined the efficacy and safety of pharmacopuncture with PLC (the extract of Hominis placenta) on hot flashes for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women ...
Su-Ji Choi, Dong-Il Kim, Sang Ho Yoon, Chang-Min Choi, Jeong-Eun Yoo   +4 more
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Alteration in biochemical parameters in the brain of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster model of Parkinson’s disease exposed to apigenin

Integrative Medicine Research, 2017
Background: Oxidative stress is one of the key components of the pathology of various neurodegenerative disorders. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons owing to the aggregation of alpha-synuclein (αS ...
Yasir Hasan Siddique, Smita Jyoti
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