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Background: The use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) is popular among cancer patients. CAM includes vitamins, minerals, phytotherapy, homeopathy, nutritional supplements and probiotics. CAM use may lead to unwanted risks by interacting with anticancer drugs; therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to be aware of CAM use by their patients.
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Dengue, a hyperendemic arbovirus thriving in tropical and sub-tropical climates globally, has seen a significant surge in Brazil over the past 5 years. Presently, the country faces an epidemic, posing a huge challenge to Public Health authorities due to the potentially lethal nature of severe infections. Based on Hahnemannian concepts and on the historically reported efficacy of homeopathy in fighting epidemics, this study aimed to provide supporting evidence for a homeopathic genus epidemicus approach to prevent severe forms of dengue.
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In the past 2-3 decades, numerous attempts have been made to create an insulin-secreting β cell line that maintains normal insulin secretion. However, primary β cell cultures have finite life and, therefore, cannot be used for long-term experiments. The most widely used insulin-secreting cell lines are Insulinoma-1, rat insulinoma cell line, hamster pancreatic β cell line, mouse insulinoma, and β tumor cell line.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Delphi Study on the Management of Female Infertility by Homeopaths in South Africa.
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Department of Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Infertility is a significant global issue affecting many couples, with homeopathy presenting a potential alternative treatment, though little research exists on its application in practice.
- The study aimed to investigate how homeopaths manage female infertility and utilized the electronic Delphi technique to gather consensus from experienced practitioners on effective interventions.
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Long-term health effects of antipyretic drug use in the aging population: a systematic review.
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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
It is unclear whether fever suppression in the elderly provides long-term benefits or poses risks due to their distinct immune profiles and body temperature regulation compared to younger individuals. This study aimed to assess the long-term health effects of antipyretic treatment during infections in the elderly. A systematic review was conducted, including studies that compared antipyretic treatment with other drugs, therapies, placebo, or no treatment.
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