Description:This is a survey study for genetically confirmed Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type 2I (LGMD2I) patients about the use of dietary supplements and natural remedies. Through this survey, participants can share their knowledge and...
Chronic body pain or discomfort may be associated with chemical inflammatory markers in the blood. We would like to know whether or not three weeks of supplementation with an omega 7 oil can decrease blood inflammatory markers and the level of your...
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Project overview: Cannabis is a widely used botanical medicine despite federal regulations prohibiting such use. Currently, twenty States and the...
This is a Phase I randomized 2-arm study. After screening, informed consent and randomization, participants will either first complete a medically-monitored 3-week sauna-based detoxification program followed by a 3-week observation period (and a...
The microbial toxin okadaic acid (OA) specifically inhibits PPP-type ser/thr protein phosphatases. OA is an established tumor promoter with numerous cellular effects that include p53-mediated cell cycle arrest. In T51B rat liver epithelial cells, a...
The relative effects of energy density and palatability on energy intake, and whether there are familial influences on these effects, are not known. We investigated this issue in 7 pairs of healthy, male monozygotic twins (mean+/-SD age 26.3+/-8.6...
Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies are commonly used by parents for their children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorders. The use of these therapies is well documented, yet the...
Context:
Stimulant medication can effectively treat 60% to 70% of youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet many parents seek alternative therapies, and Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) is 1 of the top 3 botanicals used....
Objectives:
Naturopathic physicians' interest in participating in pediatric observational studies or clinical trials is unknown. Complementary and alternative medicine research may need to be conducted in the settings where these therapies are...
Acupuncture is a complementary and alternative medical modality. A considerable body of acupuncture research has accumulated since 1998. Acupuncture has been integrated into palliative care settings in the United Kingdom but is yet to be widely...