Buckwheat-induced anaphylaxis: a case report.
Author Davidson AE, Passero MA, Settipane GA. Date 11/1992 Journal Ann Allergy Abstract Buckwheat (Fagopyrum schulentum) is not taxonomically related to wheat and other cereal grains. Buckwheat flour is used as a wheat substitute in breads, biscuits, pancakes, and crepes. Occupational exposure to buckwheat flour has been associated with rhinitis, conjunctivitis, contact urticaria, and occupational […]
Comparison between mechanical cleaning and an antimicrobial rinse for the treatment and prevention of interdental gingivitis.
Author Caton JG, Blieden TM, Lowenguth RA Date 3/1993 Journal J Clin Periodontol Abstract This study compared the efficacy of an antimicrobial mouthrinse (0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate) plus toothbrushing (mouthrinse group), mechanical interdental cleaning plus toothbrushing (mechanical group), and toothbrushing alone (control group), at reducing and preventing interdental gingival inflammation. 92 male subjects were examined for […]
Periodontal health related to plasma ascorbic acid.
Author Vaananen MK, Markkanen HA, Tuovinen VJ Date 1993 Journal Proc Finn Dent Soc Abstract The exact relationship between plaque-induced periodontal diseases and vitamin C deficiency is not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of ascorbic acid (AA) on the severity of periodontal diseases. The periodontal condition of 75 […]
Antioxidant flavonols and ischemic heart disease in a Welsh population of men: the Caerphilly Study.
Author Hertog MG, Sweetnam PM, Fehily AM Date 5/1997 Journal Am J Clin Nutr Abstract Antioxidant flavonols and their major food source, black tea, have been associated with a lower risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in Dutch men. We investigated whether flavonol intake predicted a lower rate of IHD in 1900 Welsh […]
Oxidative stress and platelet responsiveness in migraine.
Author Tozzi-Ciancarelli MG, De Matteis G, Di Massimo C, Marini C, Ciancarelli I, Carolei A. Date 8/1997 Journal Cephalalgia Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate whether oxidative stress may represent a pivotal determinant of the altered functional features of platelets in migraineurs during the headache-free period. Twenty-three patients with migraine with aura, […]
A platelet phospholipase inhibitor from the medicinal herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium).
Author Makheja AN, Bailey JM Date 6/1982 Journal Prostaglandins Leukot Med Abstract Feverfew has been used since antiquity to treat fevers and other inflammatory conditions. Feverfew extracts were found to inhibit ADP, thrombin, or collagen-induced aggregation of human platelets, but significantly, did not affect aggregation induced by arachidonic acid. Synthesis of thromboxane B2 from exogenous […]
The action profile of D,L-kavain. Cerebral sites and sleep-wakefulness-rhythm in animals
Author Holm E, Staedt U, Heep J, Kortsik C Date 7/1991 Journal Arzneimittelforschung Abstract To investigate neurophysiological effects of D,L-kavain, two studies were conducted on unrestrained cats with chronically implanted electrodes. In group A animals (n = 26) we recorded the blood pressure, the EEG of cortical and subcortical areas, the electromyogram, EEG arousal reactions, […]
A novel peptide isolated from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre–I. Characterization and its suppressive effect on the neural responses to sweet taste stimuli in the rat.
Author Imoto T, Miyasaka A, Ishima R , Akasaka K Date 1991 Journal Comp Biochem Physiol A Abstract 1. A new substance that suppressed selectively the neural responses of the rat to sweet taste stimuli was isolated from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre. 2. The substance was proved to be a peptide consisting of 35 […]
In vitro prolactin but not LH and FSH release is inhibited by compounds in extracts of Agnus castus: direct evidence for a dopaminergic principle by the dopamine receptor assay.
Author Jarry H, Leonhardt S, Gorkow C Date 1994 Journal Exp Clin Endocrinol Abstract Women suffering from premenstrual mastodynia often respond to stimuli of prolactin (Prl) release with a hypersecretion of this hormone. Pharmacological reduction of Prl release by dopamine agonists or treatment with extracts of Agnus castus (AC) improve the clinical situation of patients […]
Effects of topical application of capsaicin to human skin: a comparison of effects evaluated by visual assessment, sensation registration, skin blood flow and cutaneous impedance measurements.
Author Magnusson BM, Koskinen LO Date 3/1996 Journal Acta Derm Venereol Abstract A new non-invasive device, which enables local measurements of electrical impedance, has been used to evaluate the degree of irritation in human skin. The results have been compared with visual scoring, sensations and laser Doppler flowmetry. Capsaicin (50 microliters 1% solution) and control […]
