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RCTs and other clinical trial designs in Ayurveda: A review of challenges and opportunities

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2021
Currently, there is a paucity of clinical trial designs that comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of most complementary and alternative systems of medicine (CAMs) like Ayurveda. Several factors such as complex interventions, individualized therapy, etc.,
Pushya A. Gautama
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Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale associated with Schizophrenia: A Meta-Analysis [PDF]

Reviews in Clinical Medicine, 2020
Background and objective: N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a precursor of L-cysteine with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neurotropic effects, is a promising agent in alleviating symptoms associated with schizophrenia.  However, the role of NAC on parameters of
Amir Ghaderi, Anna Bussu, Catherine Tsang, Sadegh Jafarnejad   +3 more
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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: An Update (with Special Reference to Indian Scenario) [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, being already declared as gold standard technique, laparoscopic surgery has advanced far and wide, touching almost every corner of the abdomen. This advancement has gradually expanded to colorectal surgery which is done for
G.S. Moirangthem
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Preparedness of dental under-graduate students towards practicing endodontics in rural and remote areas of India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Background: Undergraduate students can provide valuable opinions and suggestions for modifying the educational program for the enhancement of learning. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the preparedness of undergraduate dental students with
Vijay Parashar, Nitin Jhunjhunwala, Aiyana Parthi, Vaibhav K Singh, Kishan Agarwal, Tejas M Kulkarni   +5 more
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Alpha lipoic acid: advancing insights in diabetic neuropathy through updated systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Exploration of Neuroprotective Therapy
Background: This study aims to assess oral alpha lipoic acid’s (ALA’s) safety and effectiveness in managing diabetic neuropathy. Methods: A thorough search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase databases, and the study ...
Susmita Das, Gollapalle Lakshminarayanashastry Viswanatha, Krishnadas Nandakumar, Anoop Kishore, Shylaja Hanumanthappa   +4 more
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Effectiveness of RCTs Pooling Evidence on Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Therapeutic Applications During COVID-19 Epidemic: A Systematic Review

Biologics: Targets & Therapy, 2023
Usha Rani Kandula, Addisu Dabi Wake Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Usha Rani Kandula, Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Oromia Region, P.O. Box-
Kandula UR, Wake AD
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Effects of Combination Treatment in Hypertensive Patients with Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 27 Randomized Controlled Trials

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2022
Lin Wang,1 Qingqing Liu,2 Dongsheng Sun,1 Jianhong Xie,1 Dibo Lao,1 Li Zhang1 1Heart Center, Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People’s ...
Wang L, Liu Q, Sun D, Xie J, Lao D, Zhang L   +5 more
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Assessment of reporting quality in randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for labor pain

Frontiers in Pain Research, 2022
ObjectiveTo evaluate the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for labor pain, and to explore relevant factors for facilitating reporting transparency and integrity for future RCTs.MethodEight Chinese and English ...
Tao Jiang, Tao Jiang, ShiYi Jiang, ShiYi Jiang, Ying Cui, Ying Cui, Ji-Peng Yang, Ji-Peng Yang, Yuan-Hao Du, Yuan-Hao Du, Jing Li, Jing Li, Bo Pang, Bo Li, Bo Li   +14 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Brexpiprazole for Acute Schizophrenia: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2022
Mingjun Zhao,1,* Bin Qin,2,* Yage Mao,3 Hailing Wang,1 Aiqin Wang,1 Chuansheng Wang4 1Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University (Henan Mental Hospital), Xinxiang, Henan, People’s Republic of China ...
Zhao M, Qin B, Mao Y, Wang H, Wang A, Wang C   +5 more
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Identifying mechanisms of change in the Early Grade Reading Study in South Africa

South African Journal of Education, 2019
The Grade 2 learner results of the Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) randomised control trial (RCT) in the North West province showed that the structured pedagogic intervention model that included instructional coaching, lesson plans, and quality learning
Brahm Fleisch, Kerryn Dixon
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