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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” This review discusses the medicinal and health benefits of caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia, focusing on their antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties due to their range of secondary metabolites.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This review discusses the phytochemical, pharmacological, and medicinal properties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn. and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” This review focused on the bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties of Lawsonia inermis (henna) and found that it contains various beneficial compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, indicating a need for further investigation into its medical benefits.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review found that different monosaccharide compositions in polysaccharides from 72 medicinal plants are linked to varying biological activities, with glucans, galactans, mannans, fructans, and pectins showing significant roles in immunomodulation, antioxidant effects, and other health benefits.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study evaluated novel steroids' potential as future hormonal therapies for neuroprotection in glucose disorders, but emphasized that further research is needed to optimize androgen antagonist use in the context of COVID-19 progression.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review discusses recent advances in extracting, purifying, and analyzing polysaccharides from Ginkgo biloba leaves, which are valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their diverse biological activities, including antioxidant and hair-growth promoting effects, aiming to inform future development and commercialization.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, characterized by severe hyperglycemia despite high insulin doses, requiring immunosuppressive therapy to manage refractory symptoms.
August 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the bioactive compounds in the brown seaweeds Undaria pinnatifida (wakame) and Saccharina japonica (kombu), detailing their various health benefits based on clinical studies, notably from Japan and elsewhere.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that sex-related differences in pharmacological response have been observed in SARS-CoV-2 infection, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus, with implications for treatment strategies; for example, men may respond better to genomic vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, while women may benefit more from certain antiviral medications.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This review discusses the diverse medicinal uses and pharmacological aspects of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Linn and highlights the need for further research on this plant.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review examines the ethanomedicinal uses and pharmacological properties of Semecarpus anacardium, commonly used in traditional medicine, and does not provide new clinical results; it highlights a range of potential benefits including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
September 2018 in “Asian journal of pharmacy and pharmacology” This review discusses the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of honey based on its botanical origin, and it reports no new clinical results, instead calling attention to its varied uses and potential health impacts.
July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses the use of fenugreek seeds for managing androgenetic alopecia and finds insufficient evidence to recommend their routine use, highlighting necessary caution due to potential drug interactions.
51 citations
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February 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines evidence on metformin's use in treating various skin disorders and discusses associated cutaneous side-effects; it reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses severe insulin resistance syndromes, highlighting their diagnostic challenges, potential novel therapies like leptin replacement, and suggests metformin and lifestyle changes in its absence; no new clinical results are reported.
25 citations
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December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of potassium channel openers for various conditions, but notes that their clinical role is not yet fully established.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 27-year-old man hospitalized with fatigue, myalgias, weakness, profound weight loss, and abnormal liver function, leading to a diagnosis after chest imaging revealed pneumomediastinum.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Internal Medicine” In this case study, a 68-year-old woman was diagnosed with central diabetes insipidus and hypothalamic hypopituitarism due to a Rathke's cleft cyst.
2 citations
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October 2008 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome due to its variable clinical features and emphasizes the need for early identification and intervention to prevent metabolic complications, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
October 2018 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a rare instance of late dumping syndrome following fundoplication in an adult, diagnosed using an oral glucose tolerance test, illustrating its potential for reducing diagnostic delays.
This review discusses the various medicinal properties attributed to the banana plant and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest its potential in herbal medicine.
January 2013 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This study observed that extracts from Ficus carica may temporarily increase blood glucose levels before returning to normal in diabetic rats, while Citrullus colocynthis extracts demonstrated an antihyperglycemic effect but had potential toxicity at higher doses.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review highlights how diabetes affects stem and progenitor cells through altered signaling and homeostasis, impacting tissue function and complicating diabetic therapy efforts; new clinical results are not presented.
9 citations
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May 2017 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” This review discusses the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, highlighting its potential antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties without presenting new experimental results.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review discusses the chemical constituents and diverse pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential for developing new therapeutic formulations.
March 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study developed a novel hydrogel dressing, QL@MAB, which facilitates accelerated healing of infected diabetic wounds in rats by offering prolonged drug release, water retention, and adaptive drug delivery in response to high glucose levels in the wound environment.
February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Jatropha dioica, highlighting its potential uses in traditional medicine and the need for more scientific validation of its effects.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review describes the pharmacological activities and chemical components of Trichosanthes dioica, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing potential unproven therapeutic uses in traditional medicine.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews adverse effects of anti-anginal and beta-blocker drugs, stating that starting a beta-blocker may temporarily affect driving ability, but it reports no new clinical findings.