Efficacy and mechanism of action of turmeric supplements in the treatment of experimental arthritis.

Objective: Scientific evidence is lacking for the antiarthritic efficacy of turmeric dietary supplements that are being promoted for arthritis treatment. Therefore, we undertook studies to determine the antiarthritic efficacy and mechanism of action of a well-characterized turmeric extract using an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: The composition of commercial turmeric dietary supplements was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography.

Pregnancy and the Rastelli operation.

Background: The aim of surgical correction of congenital heart disease is for the patient to live a relatively normal life, including potential pregnancy and childbirth. The Rastelli repair operation using a valved conduit for certain complex congenital heart lesions has resulted in survival into adult life.

Aims: We reviewed reproductive outcome of 22 women over 18 years of age who were survivors of the Rastelli operation performed between 1977 and 1999.

Five-year angiographic patency of radial artery bypass grafts.

Background: Little information exists regarding mid-term and long-term patency of radial artery grafts.

Methods And Results: We performed restudy coronary angiography at 5.2+/-0.