Antispasmodic And Ca++ Antagonist Potential Of Marrubiin, A Labdane Type Diterpene From Phlomis Bracteosa,
2014
Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
Antispasmodic And Ca++ Antagonist Potential Of Marrubiin, A Labdane Type Diterpene From Phlomis Bracteosa, Javid Hussain, Riaz Ullah, Arif-Ullah Khan, Fazal Mabood, Mohammad Raza Shah, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Anwar Gilani
Anwar Gilani
A tricyclic labdane type diterpene was isolated for the first time from ethyl acetate soluble part of Phlomis bracteosa. Its structure was confirmed by x-ray which was found to be marrubiin. When studied in isolated rabbit jejunum, marrubiin caused concentration-dependent relaxation of spontaneous and high K+ (80 mM)-induced contractions, like that caused by verapamil, indicating that marrubiin exhibits spasmolytic activity, possibly mediated through Ca++ channel blocking action.
An In Vivo Study On The Diuretic Activity Of Holarrhena Antidysenterica,
2014
Aslam Khan
An In Vivo Study On The Diuretic Activity Of Holarrhena Antidysenterica, Aslam Khan, Samra Bashir, Anwar Hassan Gilani
Anwar Gilani
Holarrhena antidysenterica is used as diuretic in traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the crude extract of H. antidysentrica seeds (Ha.Cr) and its fractions, n-hexane (Ha.Hx), n-butanol (Ha.Bu) and aqueous (Ha.Aq), for their diuretic effect in Wistar rats and to investigate whether the activity is concentrated in any of the fractions. Wistar rats kept on fasting for 24 h with water ad labium, divided into normal, positive control and treated groups were orally given normal saline (20 ml/kg), hydrochlorothiazide (HCT; 10 mg/kg) and different doses of the plant material, respectively. Immediately after dosing, the rats were …
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter,
2014
California Institute of Integral Studies
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter
This is the October 2014 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter,
2014
California Institute of Integral Studies
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter, Ciis
Integrative Health Studies Newsletter
This is the October 2014 issue of the Integrative Health Studies Newsletter at CIIS.
Medicine And Doctoring In Ancient Mesopotamia,
2014
Grand Valley State University
Medicine And Doctoring In Ancient Mesopotamia, Emily K. Teall
Grand Valley Journal of History
Medicine and pharmaceuticals in Mesopotamia during the span of c. 3000-1000 BCE were more sophisticated than many ancient and modern scholars from other cultures would concede. The limited historical evidence in the form of cuneiform texts and the complementary archaeological material allow for medical practice in this long time span to be examined as a whole. There were two dichotomous traditions of healing present in ancient Mesopotamia, one more therapeutic and one more religious; they were non-competitive and both considered reputable and essential. The therapeutic tradition is given a closer examination in order to provide a picture of how pharmaceutical …
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction And Health-Related Quality Of Life In A Heterogeneous Patient Population,
2014
Thomas Jefferson University
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction And Health-Related Quality Of Life In A Heterogeneous Patient Population, Diane K. Reibel, Jeffrey M. Greeson, George C. Brainard, Steven Rosenzweig Md
Jeffrey Greeson
This study examined the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on health-related quality of life and physical and psychological symptomatology in a heterogeneous patient population. Patients (n=136) participated in an 8-week MBSR program and were required to practice 20 min of meditation daily. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected by using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Medical Symptom Checklist (MSCL) and Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90-R). Health-related quality of life was enhanced as demonstrated by improvement on all indices of the SF-36, including vitality, bodily pain, role limitations caused by physical health, and social functioning (all P<.01). Alleviation of physical …
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students,
2014
Thomas Jefferson University
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students, Steven Rosenzweig Md, Diane K. Reibel, Jeffrey M. Greeson, George C. Brainard, Mohammadreza Hojat
Jeffrey Greeson
Background: Medical students confront significant academic, psychosocial, and existential stressors throughout their training. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an educational intervention designed to improve coping skills and reduce emotional distress. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the MBSR intervention in a prospective, nonrandomized, cohort-controlled study. Methods: Second-year students (n = 140) elected to participate in a 10-week MBSR seminar. Controls (n = 162) participated in a didactic seminar on complementary medicine. Profile of Mood States (POMS) was administered preintervention and postintervention. Results: Baseline total mood disturbance (TMD) was greater in the MBSR group compared …
Editorial,
2014
Editor in Chief Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Editorial, Raj Manchanda
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
A Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Centric Parallel Arm Trial To Assess The Effects Of Homoeopathic Medicines On Chronic Rhinosinusitis,
2014
Director General, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy
A Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Centric Parallel Arm Trial To Assess The Effects Of Homoeopathic Medicines On Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Raj Manchanda
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common illnesses interfering with patient′s quality of life and work. Observational studies conducted by the Council indicate positive outcome. This protocol has been developed to ascertain the usefulness of homoeopathic intervention in comparison with control group in a randomised control setting. Objectives: Primary objective is to evaluate the changes in TSS (Total Symptoms Score) and SNOT-22 (Sino-nasal Outcome Test-22) within the two groups of the study (Homoeopathy + Placebo). Secondary objective is to evaluate changes in SNOT-22 at end of the trial, changes in Lund and Mackay staging of CT scan, …
A Study Of The Effect Of Mother Tincture Of Syzygium Jambolanum On Metabolic Disorders Of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Male Albino Rat,
2014
Department of Bio-Medical Laboratory Science and Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal
A Study Of The Effect Of Mother Tincture Of Syzygium Jambolanum On Metabolic Disorders Of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Male Albino Rat, Soumyajit Maiti, Tushar Bera, Kausik Chatterjee, Debidas Ghosh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Syzygium jambolanum is widely used in Homoeopathy for treating Diabetes mellitus and its complications. Objective: To explore the remedial effects of homoeopathic mother tincture Syzygium jambolanum on metabolic disorders of Streptozotocin induced diabetic male albino rat. Materials and Methods: Serum levels of insulin, urea, uric acid, creatinine, albumin and total protein were measured as per the standard methods using specific kits. Amount of glycogen in liver and skeletal muscles, activities of antioxidant enzymes as well as content of free radical bye products in liver and kidney tissues were assessed biochemically following the standard protocol. Results: The study indicated that …
Effectiveness Of Train The Trainer Module In Delivery Of Hiv Prevention Messages For Homoeopathy And Ayurveda Practitioners,
2014
Research Officer (Homoeopathy), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi, India
Effectiveness Of Train The Trainer Module In Delivery Of Hiv Prevention Messages For Homoeopathy And Ayurveda Practitioners, Divya Taneja, Adeline Nyamathi, Anil Khurana, N Srikanth, Chaturbhuja Nayak, M Padhi, Maya Padmanabhan, Richa Singhal
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: A 2-day training program was developed to train Homoeopathy and Ayurveda practitioners to impart HIV/AIDS prevention messages to their clients. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of this training program based on train the trainer modality. Materials and Methods: Ten primary participants were enrolled in each one day and two day training program. Both the groups were instructed to impart further training to 10 participants each. The knowledge of and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS were measured in primary participants before and immediately after training and at the end of 3 months and in secondary participants before …
Scientific Method Of Preparing Homoeopathic Nosodes,
2014
Research and Development, Director and Research Head at Life Force, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Scientific Method Of Preparing Homoeopathic Nosodes, Rajesh Shah
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Nosodes are homoeopathic preparations sourced from biological materials such as diseased tissues, organisms, cultures (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), or parasites, or from decomposed products from humans or animals. More than forty-five major nosodes have been in use since 1830 but no clear guidelines regarding their preparation are available. Objective : To standardize the method of preparation of nosodes using modern technology and lay down clear guidelines for the same. Materials and Methods : Biological material identification such as culture of organism, separation of required pure fraction, quantification, standardization, dilutions, potentisation method, and safe use of nosodes were documented in …
Quarterly Bulletin, Vol. 11 (1- 4), 1989,
2014
Homoeopathic Practitioner, Kolkata - 700 091, West Bengal
Quarterly Bulletin, Vol. 11 (1- 4), 1989, Sunirmal Sarkar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
Fragmenta De Viribus Medicamentorum Positivis Sive In Sano Corpore Humano Observatis,
2014
Senior Research Fellow, Clinical Research Unit (H), 1/4 Main Road, Colonel Chowmuhani, Krishnanagar, Agartala, Tripura 799 001
Fragmenta De Viribus Medicamentorum Positivis Sive In Sano Corpore Humano Observatis, Abhijit Chakma, Madhu Ghosh
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
Latest Homoeopathic Research Synopsis During April - June, 2014,
2014
Senior Research Fellows (H), CRU (H), Siliguri, CCRH
Latest Homoeopathic Research Synopsis During April - June, 2014, Subhranil Saha, Munmun Koley
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Therapeutics In The Management Of Childhood Autism Disorder,
2014
Department of Homoeopathy, Spandan Holistic Institute of Applied Homoeopathy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Effectiveness Of Homoeopathic Therapeutics In The Management Of Childhood Autism Disorder, Praful Barvalia, Piyush Oza, Amit Daftary, Vijaya Patil, Vinita Agarwal, Ashish Mehta
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background and Objectives: Childhood autism is severe and a serious disorder. A study was conducted by Spandan holistic institute of applied Homoeopathy, Mumbai, with the objective of demonstrating the usefulness of homeopathic management in autism. Materials and Methods: Sixty autistic children of both sexes, ≤12 years were selected for this study. It was nonrandomized, self-controlled, pre and post-intervention study, wherein the initial 6 months of observation period was used as the control period and the same patients were thereafter treated for 1 year and compared with post-intervention findings. Results: The study demonstrated significant improvement of autistic features with mean change …
Homoeopathic Genus Epidemicus ′Bryonia Alba′ As A Prophylactic During An Outbreak Of Chikungunya In India: A Cluster -Randomised, Double -Blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial,
2014
Assistant Director (H), Scientist IV, Central Research Institute (H), Kottayam, Kerala
Homoeopathic Genus Epidemicus ′Bryonia Alba′ As A Prophylactic During An Outbreak Of Chikungunya In India: A Cluster -Randomised, Double -Blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial, K Janardanan Nair, S Gopinadhan, T Sreedhara Kurup, Bonthu Sundara Kumar, Abha Aggarwal, Roja Varanasi, Debadatta Nayak, Maya Padmanabhan, Praveen Oberai
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Objective: The objective was to assess the usefulness of homoeopathic genus epidemicus (Bryonia alba 30C) for the prevention of chikungunya during its epidemic outbreak in the state of Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: A cluster- randomised, double- blind, placebo -controlled trial was conducted in Kerala for prevention of chikungunya during the epidemic outbreak in August-September 2007 in three panchayats of two districts. Bryonia alba 30C/placebo was randomly administered to 167 clusters (Bryonia alba 30C = 84 clusters; placebo = 83 clusters) out of which data of 158 clusters was analyzed (Bryonia alba 30C = 82 clusters; placebo = 76 clusters) …
The Politics Of Psychiatric Experience,
2014
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Politics Of Psychiatric Experience, Shuko Tamao
Masters Theses
This paper examines the correspondence, manuscripts, and speeches of ex-mental patient activists. I chronicle the activities of the emergent psychiatric survivors movement from its beginnings in the early 1970’s focusing on the work of the Boston based activist, Judi Chamberlin (1944-2010). This paper examines how mental patients in post-war America began to organize in order to have their voices included in the process of their own recovery. I present Chamberlin’s experience as a mental patient as being representative of the “rootlessness” that many post-war women experienced. Chamberlin’s work as an ex-patient activist presented one aspect of the overall struggle on …
Erratum To Traditional Chinese Medicine And New Concepts Of Predictive, Preventive And Personalised Medicine In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sub-Optimal Health [The Epma Journal 5, (2014) 12],
2014
Edith Cowan University
Erratum To Traditional Chinese Medicine And New Concepts Of Predictive, Preventive And Personalised Medicine In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sub-Optimal Health [The Epma Journal 5, (2014) 12], Wei Wang, Alyce Russell, Yuxiang Yan
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
No abstract provided.
Can Ginger Ameliorate Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea? Protocol Of A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial,
2014
Bond University
Can Ginger Ameliorate Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea? Protocol Of A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Wolfgang Marx, A Mccarthy, Karin Reid, Luis Vitetta, D Mckavanagh, Damien Thomson, Avni Sali, Elizabeth Isenring
Liz Isenring
Background: Preliminary research shows ginger may be an effective adjuvant treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting but significant limitations need to be addressed before recommendations for clinical practice can be made. Methods/Design: In a double–blinded randomised-controlled trial, chemotherapy-naïve patients will be randomly allocated to receive either 1.2 g of a standardised ginger extract or placebo per day. The study medication will be administrated as an adjuvant treatment to standard anti-emetic therapy and will be divided into four capsules per day, to be consumed approximately every 4 hours (300 mg per capsule administered q.i.d) for five days during the first three …