Electroacupuncture treatment for sarcopenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesIntroduction Sarcopenia is a disease primarily characterized by age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and/or decline in physical performance.
Hao Li +11 more
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Current Research Trends in Randomized Controlled Trials Investigating the Combined Effect of Korean Medicine and Western Medicine Treatment [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2020 This review examined recently published (July 2014 to June 2017), randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated the safety and effectiveness of combined Korean medicine/complementary alternative medicine (CAM) and Western medicine, to indicate ...
Dohyung Ha +8 more
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Analysis of Clinical Research Trends for Thread Embedding Acupuncture of Cervical Radiculopathy [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2022 In this study, the evidence of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in treating cervical radiculopathy in randomized controlled trials was investigated. We searched 16 databases up to August 22, 2022.
Eun Sil Heo +6 more
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A double-blind randomized controlled trial of the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation on muscle inflammation and physical function in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundResection of colorectal cancer (CRC) initiates inflammation, mediated at least partly by NFĸB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells), leading to muscle catabolism and reduced physical performance. Eicosapentaenoic acid
Doleman, Brett +4 more
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A Randomized Double-blind Controlled Trial of Lactobacillus acidophilus Plus Bifidobacterium bifidum versus Placebo in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Not all patients respond well to traditional cholesterol lowering medications.
Sanguansak Rerksuppaphol +1 more
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A Randomized, Controlled Trial of the Pan-PPAR Agonist Lanifibranor in NASH.
New England Journal of Medicine, 2021 BACKGROUND Management of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an unmet clinical need. Lanifibranor is a pan-PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) agonist that modulates key metabolic, inflammatory, and fibrogenic pathways in the ...
S. Francque +26 more
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A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2017 Objective We report on the effect of hemoadsorption therapy to reduce cytokines in septic patients with respiratory failure. Methods This was a randomized, controlled, open-label, multicenter trial.
Brederlau, Joerg +6 more
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The Effect of Acupressure on Fasting Blood Glucose and Glycosylated Hemoglobin Levels in Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery, 2021 Background: Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder. Non-pharmacological methodscan be used for treatment of these patients. The present study aimed to investigate the effect ofacupressure point on fasting blood glucose and glycosylated levels of ...
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A randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation of the Parents Under Pressure Program for parents in substance abuse treatment [PDF]
, 2019 Background There is growing interest in the provision of parenting support to substance misusing parents. Methods This pragmatic, multi-center randomized controlled trial compared an intensive one-to-one parenting program (Parents under Pressure,
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Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Depression is highly prevalent in the working population and is associated with significant loss of workdays; however, access to evidence- based treatment is limited.
Beiwinkel, Till +4 more
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