Magnesium and the anaesthetist.
Author Gambling DR, Birmingham CL, Jenkins LC. Date 11/1988 Journal Can J Anaesth Abstract Magnesium plays an important role as a cofactor in many of the body’s critical functions and reactions. A deficiency or excess of extracellular magnesium can produce significant signs and symptoms. Hypomagnesaemia is a common finding in hospitalised patients, especially those in […]
Current view of risk factors for periodontal diseases.
Author Genco RJ Date 10/1996 Journal J Periodontol Abstract Peridontal diseases are infections, and many forms of the disease are associated with specific pathogenic bacteria which colonize the subgingival area. At least two of these microorganisms, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, also invade the periodontal tissue and are virulent organisms. Initiation and progression of periodontal […]
The role of ascorbic acid deficiency in human gingivitis–a new hypothesis.
Author Nakamoto T, McCroskey M, Mallek HM Date 21/5/1984 Journal J Theor Biol Abstract Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health problems in the world and is the major cause of tooth loss in the adult population. Its two major subdivisions are gingivitis where disease is confined to the gingiva, and periodontitis where […]
Evaluation of the antioxidative activity of tea by an oxygen electrode method.
Author Kumamoto M, Sonda T Date 1/1998 Journal Biosci Biotechnol Biochem Abstract The antioxidative activity was studied for 25 kinds of tea and catechins by a new evaluation method using an oxygen electrode. The concentration of catechins in 6 types of green tea was analyzed by HPLC. The result indicates that the antioxidative activity of […]
Release of mast cell mediators into the jejunum by cold pain stress in humans.
Author Santos J, Saperas E, Nogueiras C, Mourelle M, Antolin M, Cadahia A, Malagelada JR. Date 4/1998 Journal Gastroenterology Abstract BACKGROUND & AIMS: The central nervous system regulates gut functions via complex interactions between the enteric nervous and immune systems. The aim of this study was to investigate whether mast cell mediators are released into […]
Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and cyclo-oxygenase in leukocytes by feverfew. Involvement of sesquiterpene lactones and other components.
Author Sumner H, Salan U, Knight DW, Hoult JR Date 9/6/1992 Journal Biochem Pharmacol Abstract Leaves or infusions of feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, have long been used as a folk remedy for fever, arthritis and migraine, and derived products are widely available in U.K. health food shops. Previous reports have suggested interactions with arachidonate metabolism. Crude […]
Kavapyrone enriched extract from Piper methysticum as modulator of the GABA binding site in different regions of rat brain.
Author Jussofie A, Schmiz A, Hiemke C Date 12/1994 Journal Psychopharmacology (Berl) Abstract Regional differences in the modulation of [3H] muscimol binding to GABAA receptor complexes by kavapyrones, compounds of the rhizome of the plant Piper methysticum which possess sedative activity, were demonstrated using membrane fractions obtained from target brain centers of kavapyrone action: hippocampus […]
Suppression of glucose absorption by extracts from the leaves of Gymnema inodorum.
Author Shimizu K, Ozeki M, Tanaka K, Itoh K Date 9/1997 Journal J Vet Med Sci Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (GS) is one of the Asclepiad strains that grows in South-east Asia. Their therapeutic effects for treating diabetes mellitus, rheumatic arthritis and gout have been well known for a long time. However, the problem is that […]
Vitex agnus castus extract in the treatment of luteal phase defects due to latent hyperprolactinemia. Results of a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study
Author Milewicz A, Gejdel E, Sworen H Date 7/1993 Journal Arzneimittelforschung Abstract The efficacy of a Vitex agnus castus preparation (Strotan capsules) was investigated in a randomized double blind study vs. placebo. This clinical study involved 52 women with luteal phase defects due to latent hyperprolactinaemia. The daily dose was one capsule (20 mg) Vitex […]
6-Month double-blind randomised clinical trial of Ginkgo biloba extract versus placebo in two parallel groups in patients suffering from peripheral arterial insufficiency.
Author Bauer U Date 1984 Journal Arzneimittelforschung Abstract 79 patients suffering from peripheral arteriopathy (Fontaine’s stage IIb) completed a 6-month double-blind randomised clinical trial of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) (as coated tablets containing 40 mg GBE; rokan) versus placebo in two parallel groups. From the results of measurements of pain-free walking distance, maximum walking distance […]
