A review through therapeutic attributes of Ayurvedic formulation mashi.

Mashi is a black colored powder formulation obtained after combustion of the plant or animal drug. It is prepared by bahirdhum padhati (outside) or anterdhum padhati (in the close vessel). In this dosage form, bulk of raw material is reduced to a greater extent by the application of a certain quantum of energy.

Twelve-month outcomes of a bioabsorbable implant for in-office treatment of dynamic nasal valve collapse.

Objectives: To examine 12-month outcomes for in-office treatment of dynamic nasal valve collapse (NVC) with a bioabsorbable implant.

Study Design: Prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized study.

Methods: One hundred sixty-six patients with severe-to-extreme class of Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scores were enrolled at 16 U.