scholarly journals Potential role of bioactive peptides in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases: a narrative review

2016 ◽  
Vol 174 (11) ◽  
pp. 1378-1394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arrigo F G Cicero ◽  
Federica Fogacci ◽  
Alessandro Colletti
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

scholarly journals Potential Role of Labisia pumila in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nik Hazlina Nik Hussain ◽  
Azidah Abdul Kadir
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Hormonal Therapy ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Labisia Pumila

<p><em>Labisia pumila</em> (Myrsinaceae), also called Kacip Fatimah, is a herbal medicine that has been widely used in South East Asian communities mainly for women’s health. The extensive use of this plant has led to many speculations and studies on its phytoestrogenic properties. This review highlights the studies that involved<em> Labisia pumila,</em> which include phytochemical profiling and its safety. In addition, we also look into its use as an alternative to hormonal therapy in postmenopausal women, and its role in cardiovascular protection and osteoporosis. Further studies are needed to highlight the potential benefits of this plant in promoting advantageous health properties. <em></em></p>

scholarly journals COVID-19: Up to 82% critically ill patients had low Vitamin C values

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Maria Tomasa-Irriguible ◽  
Lara Bielsa-Berrocal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Plasma Vitamin ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Berlin Definition ◽  
Single Center Study ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Center Study

AbstractThere are limited proven therapeutic options for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. We underwent an observational study with the aim of measure plasma vitamin C levels in a population of critically ill COVID-19 adult patients who met ARDS criteria according to the Berlin definition. This epidemiological study brings to light that up to 82% had low Vitamin C values. Notwithstanding the limitation that this is a single-center study, it nevertheless shows an important issue. Given the potential role of vitamin C in sepsis and ARDS, there is gathering interest of whether supplementation could be beneficial in COVID-19.

scholarly journals A Narrative Review of Early Oral Stepdown Therapy for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Yay or Nay?

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Dagher ◽  
Vance G Fowler ◽  
Patty W Wright ◽  
Milner B Staub
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Hospital Readmission ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Oral Antibiotics ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia ◽  
Complete Treatment

Abstract Historically, intravenous (IV) antibiotics have been the cornerstone of treatment for uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB). However, IV antibiotics are expensive, increase the rates of hospital readmission, and can be associated with catheter-related complications. As a result, the potential role of oral antibiotics in the treatment of uncomplicated SAB has become a subject of interest. This narrative review article aims to summarize key arguments for and against the use of oral antibiotics to complete treatment of uncomplicated SAB and evaluates the available evidence for specific oral regimens. We conclude that evidence suggests that oral step-down therapy can be an alternative for select patients who meet the criteria for uncomplicated SAB and will comply with medical treatment and outpatient follow-up. Of the currently studied regimens discussed in this article, linezolid has the most support, followed by fluoroquinolone plus rifampin.

Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth and their Promise as Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies for Neurological Diseases and Injuries

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingyi Huang ◽  
Zizhuo Zheng ◽  
Ding Bai ◽  
Xianglong Han
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Considerable Potential ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth

Abstract: Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs) are relatively easy to isolate from exfoliated deciduous teeth, which are obtained via dental therapy as biological waste. SHEDs originate from the embryonic neural crest and therefore have considerable potential for neurogenic differentiation. Currently, an increasing amount of research attention is focused on the therapeutic applications of SHEDs in neurological diseases and injuries. In this article, we summarize the biological characteristics of SHEDs and the potential role of SHEDs and their derivatives, including conditioned medium from SHEDs and the exosomes they secrete, in the prevention and treatment of neurological diseases and injuries.

Potential role of lipoic acid as a chelator in prevention and treatment of gadolinium brain retention

2018 ◽  
Vol 114 ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Ashkan Heshmatzadeh Behzadi ◽  
Ajay Gupta ◽  
Martin R. Prince
Keyword(s):  
Lipoic Acid ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

scholarly journals COVID-19: Potential role of prophylactic anticoagulation in preventing thrombotic events and mortality. Narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Maximiliano Gabriel Castro ◽  
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Gisel Cuevas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Prophylactic Dose ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Prophylactic Anticoagulation

The COVID-19 pandemic and the limited therapeutic arsenal available strain daily clinical practice. Guidelines have recently recommended routine anticoagulation of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, apart from the expert panels’ experience, the provenance of this recommendation is not clear, due to the scarce published evidence. We provide a narrative review with the objective of unraveling the rationale for this practice. First, we analyze the biochemical, histopathological and clinical evidence for a pro-thrombotic profile in COVID-19 patients. Then, we present the clinical data from previous studies and discuss to what extent they aid in clinical decision-making. We conclude that, in the absence of randomized controlled trials, which are of utmost importance, prophylactic-dose anticoagulation should be offered to critically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia, particularly those with high d-dimer levels, since they are the population most likely to benefit from it.

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