High Dose of Silymarin in Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem being the most common cause of chronic liver disease in Egypt. HCV-induced decompensated liver cirrhosis patients have a median survival of 2 years even with currently used new treatments. Silymarin is the most commonly used herbal product in chronic liver disease for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, and antifibrotic effects.

Bifidobacterium lactis in Treatment of Children with Acute Diarrhea. A Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial.

Background: Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular treatment for children diarrhea. Although there are several probiotic strains potentially useful, researches were often limited to certain strains.

Aim: To test Bifidobacterium lactis on morbidity of acute diarrhea in children less than 2 years.

Chemical Composition and Antifungal Activity of Ocimum basilicum L. Essential Oil.

Background: The leaves of Ocimum basilicum L. (basil) are used in traditional cuisine as spices; its essential oil has found a wide application in perfumery, dental products as well as antifungal agents.

Aim: To assess the chemical composition as well as the in vitro antifungal activity of O.