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Has the menstrual cycle been considered in assessment of pain in clinical trials of physical therapy modalities for women with primary dysmenorrhea? A scoping systematic review 在对女性原发性痛经进行物理治疗的临床试验中,月经周期是否被考虑在疼痛评估中?范围系统评价
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2026.100615
Jéssica Cordeiro Rodrigues , Néville Ferreira Facchini de Oliveira , Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza , Mariana Arias Avila , Patricia Driusso , Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín

Problem

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a gynecological condition characterized by painful menstrual cramps, with pain intensity varying across menstrual cycle phase. Physiotherapy is a non-pharmacological treatment used to manage PD symptoms, but it is unclear whether the menstrual cycle phase has been considered in physiotherapy randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for PD.

Aim

This scoping review aims to investigate whether the menstrual cycle phases are considered in the assessment of pain in clinical trials of physical therapy modalities for women with PD.

Methods

A search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Lilacs, and PEDro. This review included RCTs of physiotherapy modalities for management of pain in women with PD, published until December 2024.

Findings

The review included 42 RCTs with a total of 3694 participants. Most studies were from Iran (21.4 %), Turkey (19 %), China (11.9 %), and Brazil (11.9 %). The most common physiotherapy modalities were exercise (23.8 %), acupressure (21.4 %), acupuncture (11.9 %), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (11.9 %), education/information booklets (11.9 %), and massage (7.1 %). The mean PEDro score for the trials was 5.81 (range: 3–9).

Discussion

The majority of included studies focused on pain assessment during menstruation, which aligns with the critical period of pain for many women with PD. However, the lack of focus on pain in the 48 h leading up to menstruation may lead to an underestimation of pain severity.

Conclusion

This scoping review highlights the importance of considering menstrual cycle phases in pain assessments and PD treatment for more personalized and effective physiotherapy interventions.
原发性痛经(PD)是一种以痛经为特征的妇科疾病,痛经强度随月经周期的不同而变化。物理治疗是一种用于控制PD症状的非药物治疗,但尚不清楚在PD的物理治疗随机临床试验(rct)中是否考虑了月经周期阶段。目的:本综述旨在探讨在PD女性物理治疗方式的临床试验中,月经周期是否被考虑到疼痛的评估。方法在PubMed、Embase、Scopus、Lilacs、PEDro中进行检索。本综述纳入了截至2024年12月发表的PD女性疼痛管理的物理治疗方式的随机对照试验。该综述包括42项随机对照试验,共3694名参与者。大多数研究来自伊朗(21.4% %)、土耳其(19% %)、中国(11.9 %)和巴西(11.9 %)。最常见的物理治疗方式是运动(23.8% %)、指压(21.4% %)、针灸(11.9 %)、经皮神经电刺激(11.9 %)、教育/信息手册(11.9 %)和按摩(7.1 %)。试验的平均PEDro评分为5.81(范围:3-9)。大多数纳入的研究集中在月经期间的疼痛评估,这与许多PD患者的疼痛关键时期一致。然而,缺乏对月经前48小时 疼痛的关注可能会导致对疼痛严重程度的低估。结论本综述强调了在疼痛评估和PD治疗中考虑月经周期的重要性,以获得更个性化和有效的物理治疗干预。
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The regulatory effects of Yinchen Wuling powder on chronic Hepatitis B patients with NAs by integrating network pharmacology and metabolomics: A randomized -controlled clinical study 结合网络药理学和代谢组学研究银陈五灵散对慢性乙型肝炎NAs患者的调节作用:随机对照临床研究
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2026.100612
Yanping Huang , Lu Liu , Jingru Song , Dengcheng Hui , Lanfeng Xie , Silan Shen , Yulang Jiang , Dan Wang , Hongyan Cao , Yancheng Dai , Mingmei Zhou , Qin Zhang , Mingyu Sun
<div><h3>Background</h3><div>CHB patients with NAs still suffer from TCM symptoms which affect the quality of life varying severity. The pathogenesis of CHB in TCM is the accumulation of damp-heat, while there are sub-types of damp heat syndrome.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Yinchen Wuling powder combined with NAs on CHB patients of damp-heat and damp-predominant syndrome, while investigate the potential mechanisms and novel applications of classical prescriptions through network pharmacology combined with metabolomics.</div></div><div><h3>Design setting participants and intervention</h3><div>It was a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study at 3 hospitals in Shanghai. A total of 62 participants diagnosed with damp-heat and damp-predominant syndrome of CHB patients with NAs were randomly allocated to receive either Yinchen Wuling powder or placebo; the therapy consisted of 8.4 g dosage, administered twice a day after meals for a duration of 4 weeks. Blood samples were collected for non-targeted metabolomics research of characteristic metabolites of CHB patients and pathways enriched by YCWLP treatment. The metabolic network and target of YCWLP on CHB patients of damp-heat and damp-predominant syndrome was constructed by the integration of network pharmacology and non-targeted metabolomics.</div></div><div><h3>Main outcome measures</h3><div>The primary outcome measures of the TCM syndrome were assessed at baseline and 4 weeks treatment with total scores of TCM Syndrome. Serum HBsAg decrease, serum HBV DNA negative rate and serum HBeAg conversion were investigated as exploratory indicators during the clinical study.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings demonstrated that Yinchen Wuling powder has an effect on TCM syndrome on damp-heat and damp-predominant syndrome of CHB patients with NAs, the total efficiency rate of TCM syndrome was 61.3 % in YCWLP group (<em>P</em> < 0.05). A reduction of serum HBsAg was found in HBeAg negative CHB patients with NAs by YCWLP (<em>P</em> < 0.05). No significant adverse drug responses were noticed in either group during the study. The TCM syndrome of damp-heat syndrome of CHB patients with NAs may be improved by regulating linoleic acid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, etc. By integrating related metabolic pathways constructed with network pharmacology and metabolomics and gene sets of metabolite enzyme, the active ingredients of YCWLP (such as quercetin, β-sitosterol and capillarisin, et al.) may improve TCM syndrome through these core targets by regulate metabolism.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings indicated that Yinchen Wuling powder effectively improved the TCM syndrome in treatment of damp-heat and damp-predominant syndrome of CHB patients with NAs in safety. Clinically, it is necessary for damp-heat syndrome of CHB patients to finely distinguish between damp and heat in or
背景慢性乙型肝炎合并NAs患者仍存在不同程度影响生活质量的中医症状。中医认为慢性乙型肝炎的病机是湿热积聚,而湿热证又有不同的分型。目的评价银陈五灵散联合NAs治疗慢性乙型肝炎湿热湿为主证的临床疗效和安全性,并通过网络药理学结合代谢组学研究经典方剂的潜在作用机制和新应用。这是一项在上海3家医院进行的随机、安慰剂对照临床研究。共有62名诊断为慢性乙型肝炎合并NAs患者湿热湿为主证的参与者被随机分配给银陈五灵散或安慰剂组;治疗剂量为8.4 g,每天两次,餐后给药,持续4周。收集血液样本,对CHB患者的特征代谢物和YCWLP治疗富集的途径进行非靶向代谢组学研究。将网络药理学与非靶向代谢组学相结合,构建黄芪多糖对湿热湿为主证慢性乙型肝炎患者的代谢网络及靶点。主要结局指标在治疗基线和治疗4周时以中医证候总分评估中医证候的主要结局指标。在临床研究中,以血清HBsAg降低、血清HBV DNA阴性率和血清HBeAg转化为探索性指标。结果银陈五灵散对慢性乙型肝炎合并NAs患者湿热湿为主证有一定的中医证候疗效,中药组中医证候总有效率为61.3 % (P <; 0.05)。在HBeAg阴性CHB合并NAs患者中,YCWLP可降低血清HBsAg (P <; 0.05)。在研究期间,两组均未发现明显的药物不良反应。通过调节亚油酸代谢、花生四烯酸代谢、糖解/糖异生等,可改善慢性乙型肝炎合并NAs患者湿热证的中医证候。通过整合网络药理学、代谢组学和代谢物酶基因组构建的相关代谢途径,使槲皮素、β-谷甾醇、毛细素等有效成分通过调节代谢,通过这些核心靶点改善中医证候。结论茵陈五灵散安全有效地改善了慢性乙型肝炎合并NAs患者湿热湿为主证的中医证候。临床上,对于慢性乙型肝炎湿热证患者,要准确区分湿热,才能达到满意的治疗效果。
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Herbal medicine formula for asthma: A triple-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial 治疗哮喘的中药配方:一项三盲安慰剂对照随机临床试验
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2026.100609
Mohammadreza Zarei , Mehdi Zarei , Abdollatif Moini , Nahid Norouzi , Reza Biranvand , Rezvan Ghafarzadegan

Background

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) plays a significant role in asthma management.

Objectives

This study evaluated the efficacy of an herbal sachet as an adjunct to conventional asthma therapy, focusing on its impact on the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and cough severity (CS) scores in patients with mild to moderate asthma.

Materials and methods

In this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 102 patients with mild to moderate asthma were assigned to receive either a herbal sachet (5000 mg, Bis in die [BID]) or a placebo for 30 days, alongside standard therapy. The primary outcomes were Cough severity (CS) that was assessed at baseline (T0), at 15 days (T1) and at the 30-day follow-up (T2), with assessments conducted via telephone. The ACT was evaluated at T0 and T2.

Result

There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding baseline characteristics. However, within-group and between-group analyses revealed a significant improvement in ACT scores in the treatment group (herbal sachet [n = 51], p < 0.001). Additionally, a significant interaction effect of time and intervention on CS scores was observed in the treatment group (F = 1574.41, p < 0.001, effect size = 0.94). Within-group analysis showed a significant reduction in CS scores at T0, T1, and T2 (75.58 ± 3.17, 55.02 ± 1.48, and 40.12 ± 2.23, respectively; F = 3375.79, p < 0.001, effect size = 0.96). In contrast, the placebo group exhibited a modest yet significant decrease in CS scores at T0, T1, and T2 (75.81 ± 0.94, 70.32 ± 2.14, and 67.84 ± 3.89, respectively; F = 160.31, p < 0.001, effect size = 0.76).

Conclusion

This trial demonstrated that the standardized herbal sachet, as an adjunct therapy, significantly improved ACT and CS in patients with mild to moderate asthma, with no serious adverse events reported during the study period. These findings may be related to the formulation’s multi-target effects on inflammatory pathways, as suggested by previous preclinical research on its components. However, these mechanisms were not directly measured in our trial, and further biomarker-based studies are required. Potential mechanisms include modulation of biomarkers such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), Thromboxane A₂ (TXA2), and 12-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic (12-HETE) acid. These findings support its use as a well-tolerated, quality-controlled complementary treatment for asthma management.
背景:补充和替代医学(CAM)在哮喘治疗中发挥着重要作用。目的本研究评价中药小袋作为常规哮喘辅助治疗的疗效,重点关注其对轻中度哮喘患者哮喘控制测试(ACT)和咳嗽严重程度(CS)评分的影响。在这项随机、三盲、安慰剂对照试验中,102名轻度至中度哮喘患者被分配接受草药小袋(5000 mg, Bis in die [BID])或安慰剂,为期30天,同时接受标准治疗。主要结局是咳嗽严重程度(CS),分别在基线(T0)、15天(T1)和30天随访(T2)时进行评估,并通过电话进行评估。在T0和T2时评估ACT。结果两组患者的基线特征无显著差异。然而,组内和组间分析显示,治疗组ACT评分有显著改善(草药香囊[n = 51],p <; 0.001)。此外,治疗组时间和干预对CS评分有显著的交互作用(F = 1574.41, p <; 0.001,效应量 = 0.94)。会分析显示显著减少CS分数在T0, T1, T2(75.58 ± 3.17,55.02 ± 1.48,和40.12 ±2.23 ,分别;F = 3375.79, p & lt; 0.001,影响大小 = 0.96)。相比之下,安慰剂组表现出温和而显著降低CS分数在T0, T1, T2(75.81 ± 0.94,70.32 ± 2.14,和67.84 ±3.89 ,分别;F = 160.31, p & lt; 0.001,影响大小 = 0.76)。结论本试验表明,标准化中药香囊作为辅助治疗,可显著改善轻中度哮喘患者的ACT和CS,研究期间无严重不良事件报告。这些发现可能与该配方对炎症途径的多靶点作用有关,正如先前对其成分的临床前研究所表明的那样。然而,这些机制在我们的试验中没有直接测量,需要进一步的基于生物标志物的研究。潜在的机制包括调节生物标志物,如白细胞介素(IL)-1β、IL-4、IL-5、IL-13、肿瘤坏死因子-α (TNF-α)、前列腺素E2 (PGE2)、血栓素A₂(TXA2)和12-羟基二糖四烯酸(12-HETE)。这些发现支持其作为一种耐受性良好、质量可控的哮喘管理补充治疗。
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Angelica archangelica and its role in traditional medicine: A systematic review of its therapeutic applications 白芷及其在传统医学中的作用:其治疗应用的系统综述
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2026.100611
Jaime López-Seoane , Matteo Ferraro , Margarita Pérez-Ruiz , Marcela González-Gross

Background

Traditional medicine, as defined by the World Health Organization, encompasses the knowledge, skills, and practices derived from various cultures used for health maintenance and disease treatment. Angelica archangelica (AA) has been used in traditional medicine for its purported healing properties. This systematic review aims to analyze the use of AA as a supplement in treating diseases in humans and animals and to investigate its potential health benefits.

Methods

The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed, and the review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023443289). Six databases were searched, and studies that evaluate AA effects on various pathologies in humans or animals were included.

Results

Of the 1092 identified records, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria, with two human studies. Both human studies analyzed symptoms related to overactive bladder and had a double-blind randomized controlled trial design. One found no significant effects of AA on nocturia, however, the second found improvements on daytime voids and quality of life and nearly significant results on nocturia. The remaining animal studies showed that AA had beneficial effects on anxiety, breast cancer growth, gastric ulcers, hepatotoxicity, seizures, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy and asthma, but results varied based on dosage and extract type.

Conclusion

The evidence suggests AA supplementation could provide benefits in managing overactive bladder, anxiety, cancer, gastrointestinal issues, liver health, neurological disorders, and respiratory conditions, however, the plant’s effects are influenced by dosage, extract origin, and treatment duration and more human studies are needed to confirm these benefits and determine optimal usage parameters.
根据世界卫生组织的定义,传统医学包括来自不同文化的知识、技能和实践,用于保持健康和治疗疾病。白芷(AA)因其据称的治疗特性而被用于传统医学。本系统综述旨在分析AA作为一种补充剂在治疗人类和动物疾病中的应用,并探讨其潜在的健康益处。方法遵循PRISMA 2020指南,并在PROSPERO注册(CRD42023443289)。我们检索了六个数据库,并纳入了评估AA对人类或动物各种病理影响的研究。结果在1092份确定的记录中,17项研究符合纳入标准,其中2项为人体研究。两项人体研究都分析了与膀胱过度活动相关的症状,并采用双盲随机对照试验设计。一项研究发现AA对夜尿症没有显著影响,然而,另一项研究发现AA对白天排空和生活质量有改善,对夜尿症的治疗几乎有显著效果。其余的动物研究表明,AA对焦虑、乳腺癌生长、胃溃疡、肝毒性、癫痫、纤维肌痛、糖尿病神经病变和哮喘有有益作用,但结果因剂量和提取物类型而异。结论补充AA对治疗膀胱过动症、焦虑、癌症、胃肠道问题、肝脏健康、神经系统疾病和呼吸系统疾病有一定的益处,但其作用受剂量、提取来源和治疗时间的影响,需要更多的人体研究来证实这些益处并确定最佳使用参数。
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The effect of propolis on the side effects of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer 蜂胶对上皮性卵巢癌辅助化疗副反应的影响
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2026.100610
Marjaneh Farazestanian , Nafiseh Saghafi , Elnaz Sadat Hosseini , Malihe Hasanzadeh Mofrad , Maryam Emadzadeh , Mansoureh Sadat Golmohammadi Tavalaei , Elham Dolat

Objective

Propolis contains antioxidant compounds with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help control cancer progression and reduce chemotherapy side effects by influencing various biochemical pathways. Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer is associated with side effects such as nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, and anemia. It is anticipated honeybee propolis will effectively reduce these side effects

Study methods

This clinical trial involved 70 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer from Oct 2021 to Jun 2023 in Ghaem Hospital of Mashhad, Iran. The chemotherapy regimen included carboplatin and paclitaxel at standard dose, accompanied by a placebo control, while two capsules of Provex were administered daily throughout the treatment period. The incidence and severity of gastrointestinal side effects (nausea and vomiting) were evaluated using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), along with liver function tests and blood factors before starting each course of chemotherapy and tumor marker CA-125 after three and six courses of chemotherapy.

Results

In the intervention group, the severity and frequency of nausea and vomiting significantly decreased compared to the control group (P < 0.001). No significant differences were observed in blood factors. CA-125 levels significantly decreased in both groups, indicating that propolis did not interfere with treatment.

Conclusion

Propolis reduces side effects in patients without interfering with chemotherapy. Therefore, it can be used as a supplement to enhance the quality of life for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer.
蜂胶含有抗氧化化合物,具有抗菌和抗炎的特性,可以通过影响各种生化途径来帮助控制癌症的进展和减少化疗的副作用。卵巢癌化疗伴有恶心、呕吐、周围神经病变和贫血等副作用。预计蜂胶将有效减少这些副作用研究方法这项临床试验涉及70例上皮性卵巢癌患者,于2021年10月至2023年6月在伊朗马什哈德的Ghaem医院进行。化疗方案包括标准剂量的卡铂和紫杉醇,并辅以安慰剂对照,同时在整个治疗期间每天服用两粒普罗维克斯胶囊。使用视觉模拟量表(VAS)评估胃肠道副作用(恶心和呕吐)的发生率和严重程度,以及每个化疗疗程开始前的肝功能检查和血液因子,以及化疗3个和6个疗程后的肿瘤标志物CA-125。结果干预组患者恶心、呕吐的严重程度和频率较对照组显著降低(P <; 0.001)。两组血液因子无明显差异。两组CA-125水平均显著下降,表明蜂胶不干扰治疗。结论蜂胶在不干扰化疗的情况下减少了患者的不良反应。因此,它可以作为一种补充,以提高上皮性卵巢癌患者的生活质量。
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Tensions, challenges, risks and opportunities in the current and future delivery of homeopathy in New Zealand: A survey of practitioner perceptions 紧张,挑战,风险和机会在当前和未来的顺势疗法交付在新西兰:从业者的看法调查
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100607
Alastair C. Gray , Christine D. Luketic , Jess Coleman , Barbara Roberts
Complementary medicine (CM) appears to be thriving in New Zealand. Homeopathy is an important profession within the broader field of CM, yet there is little empirical evidence relating to homeopathy in New Zealand. In response, the aim of this study is to understand practitioner perceptions to the challenges faced in establishing and maintaining a practice, the broader systemic challenges faced by the homeopathic profession, as well as the supplementary forms of work and income undertaken by practitioners alongside their practice of homeopathy. An online survey was administered to homeopaths in New Zealand. The three biggest challenges identified were: ‘difficulty building a client base’ (11.7 %), a ‘lack of business skills and experience’ (10 %) and ‘confidence in building practice’ (8.6 %). The largest age grouping, 51–60-year-olds, found difficulties in ‘managing their confidence’, ‘applying business skills’, ‘experiencing feelings of isolation’ and identified that the ‘public of New Zealand did not understand homeopathy’. Many respondents (69 %) were engaged in homeopathy practice at least 6 h a week, with 25 % engaged in practice more than 20 h per week. Most respondents (64 %) see less than 5 clients per week. Many (66 %) of respondents reported that other work and income were required to supplement the income derived from homeopathy. Despite reporting satisfaction with their work, and readiness to practice homeopathy most homeopaths are in other employment. More than half of homeopaths in New Zealand (almost two thirds) have a second job and/or income supplementation, and this additional work can total on average 25 h per week. Practitioners perceive that they are learning on the job and require supplementary income at the same time. These two forces seem to be possibly incompatible and further examination of homeopaths’ perceptions appear warranted in order to more deeply understand the profession and practice of homeopathy in New Zealand.
补充医学(CM)似乎在新西兰蓬勃发展。顺势疗法是中医更广泛领域中的一个重要职业,然而在新西兰很少有与顺势疗法相关的经验证据。作为回应,本研究的目的是了解从业者对建立和维持实践所面临的挑战的看法,顺势疗法专业面临的更广泛的系统性挑战,以及从业者在实践顺势疗法时所承担的补充工作和收入形式。对新西兰的顺势疗法医生进行了一项在线调查。被确定的三大挑战是:“难以建立客户基础”(11.7% %)、“缺乏商业技能和经验”(10% %)和“对建立实践的信心”(8.6% %)。最大的年龄组是51岁至60岁的人,他们在“管理自信”、“运用商业技能”、“体验孤立感”方面感到困难,并认为“新西兰公众不理解顺势疗法”。许多受访者(69 %)每周从事顺势疗法实践至少6 小时,25 %每周从事实践超过20 小时。大多数受访者(64% %)每周见不到5个客户。许多受访者(66% %)报告说,需要其他工作和收入来补充顺势疗法的收入。尽管报告对他们的工作感到满意,并准备实践顺势疗法,但大多数顺势疗法医生都有其他工作。在新西兰,超过一半的顺势疗法医生(几乎三分之二)有第二份工作和/或收入补充,这些额外的工作平均每周可达25 小时。从业者认为他们是在工作中学习,同时也需要额外的收入。这两种力量似乎是不相容的,为了更深入地了解新西兰顺势疗法的职业和实践,进一步检查顺势疗法的看法似乎是有必要的。
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Effect of the laying on of hands techniques on sleep quality: A systematic review 按手技术对睡眠质量的影响:一项系统综述
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100605
Andressa Bressan Pedroso , Aline Josiane Waclawovsky , Eduarda Bitencourt dos Santos , Felipe Barreto Schuch , Gabriele Ferreira da Silva da Costa , Diego Chemello , Patrícia Chagas

Background and purpose

non-pharmacological therapies have been used as part of the treatment of insomnia. Laying on of Hands (LH) is an Integrative and Complementary Health Practice that involves the transfer of vital energy through touch and encompasses techniques such as Reiki and Therapeutic Touch (TT). The effects of LH on anxiety, depression, and stress have been studied through systematic reviews; however, to the best of our knowledge, the effect on sleep quality has not been systematically summarized. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LH on the sleep quality of adults and elderly.

Methods

This is a systematic review of randomized clinical trials, conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Clinical trials with adult and elderly population evaluating the effects of LH on sleep quality and related domains were included. The results of individual studies were analyzed qualitatively and the risk of bias was assessed using Rob2 tool.

Results

18,585 articles were found, and 9 were eligible for systematic review. The studies used different LH techniques, and were conducted in diverse populations. The results are mixed, with most studies suggest favorable effects of LH on sleep quality. However, these findings are based on studies with high or moderate risk of bias.

Conclusion

most studies found significant effects of LH on sleep quality; however, the lack of possibility of running a meta-analysis and the high risk of bias of the included studies requires caution when interpreting the findings of this study.
背景和目的非药物疗法已被用作治疗失眠的一部分。按手(LH)是一种综合和互补的健康实践,涉及通过触摸传递生命能量,包括灵气和治疗触摸(TT)等技术。黄体生成素对焦虑、抑郁和压力的影响已经通过系统综述进行了研究;然而,据我们所知,对睡眠质量的影响还没有系统的总结。本研究旨在探讨黄体生成素对成人及老年人睡眠质量的影响。方法:这是一项随机临床试验的系统评价,根据系统评价和荟萃分析(PRISMA)指南的首选报告项目进行。包括成人和老年人的临床试验,评估黄体生成素对睡眠质量和相关领域的影响。对个别研究的结果进行定性分析,并使用Rob2工具评估偏倚风险。结果共纳入文献18585篇,符合系统评价标准的文献9篇。这些研究使用了不同的LH技术,并在不同的人群中进行。结果好坏参半,大多数研究表明黄体生成素对睡眠质量有有利影响。然而,这些发现是基于高或中等偏倚风险的研究。结论多数研究发现黄体生成素对睡眠质量有显著影响;然而,由于缺乏进行荟萃分析的可能性以及纳入研究的高偏倚风险,在解释本研究的结果时需要谨慎。
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Bioinspired organometallic synthesis of iron nanoparticles using Thuja occidentalis: Anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties 生物启发的有机金属合成铁纳米粒子利用西花:抗癌,抗氧化和抗炎特性
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100608
Chandana Yesudas , Uma Maheshwari , Krishnan Raguvaran , Murni Handayani , Rajeshwari-Srinivasan Kaarmukhilnilavan , Illakkiam Devaraj , Murugesan Mohana Keerthi , Sri Sudewi , Akhtar Rasool

Background

Iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) synthesized using the homeopathic medicine Thuja occidentalis mother tincture represent a promising candidate in nanomedicine due to their broad therapeutic potential. This study focuses on the characterization and biological evaluation of these nanoparticles synthesized through a green route.

Methods

Iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) were prepared using a green synthesis approach with Thuja occidentalis mother tincture as the reducing and stabilizing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized by Ultraviolet–Visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared (FT–IR) spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X–ray (SEM–EDX) analysis, X–ray Diffraction (XRD), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).

Results

The anticancer activity of Thuja occidentalis-functionalized iron nanoparticles (TIONPs) was evaluated against AGS gastric cancer cells using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, revealing a dose-dependent cytotoxic effect. Antioxidant activity was determined using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, while anti-inflammatory potential was assessed via the albumin denaturation assay. Both tests demonstrated significant efficacy of the nanoparticles.

Conclusion

The findings indicate that Thuja occidentalis-functionalized iron nanoparticles (TIONPs) effectively target cancer cells, scavenge free radicals, and inhibit protein denaturation. The synthesis of iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) using Thuja occidentalis mother tincture is a sustainable and eco-friendly strategy, providing an avenue for developing safe nanomaterials with diverse biomedical applications.
利用顺势疗法药物西藤母酊剂合成的铁纳米粒子(FeNPs)因其广泛的治疗潜力而成为纳米医学领域的一个有前途的候选药物。本研究的重点是通过绿色途径合成的纳米颗粒的特性和生物学评价。方法采用绿色合成法制备铁纳米颗粒(FeNPs),并以西藤母酊剂为还原剂和稳定剂。采用紫外可见光谱(UV-Vis)、动态光散射(DLS)、傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM-EDX)、x射线衍射(XRD)和热重分析(TGA)对纳米颗粒进行了表征。结果采用3-(4,5-二甲基噻唑-2-基)-2,5-二苯基溴化四氮唑(MTT)法测定了西叶功能化铁纳米颗粒(TIONPs)对胃癌细胞的杀伤作用,发现其具有剂量依赖性。采用2,2-二苯基-1-苦味酰肼(DPPH)法测定抗氧化活性,通过白蛋白变性法评估抗炎潜力。两项试验都证明了纳米颗粒的显著功效。结论西藤功能化铁纳米颗粒(TIONPs)具有靶向肿瘤细胞、清除自由基、抑制蛋白质变性的作用。利用西花母酊剂合成铁纳米颗粒(FeNPs)是一种可持续的、生态友好的策略,为开发具有多种生物医学应用的安全纳米材料提供了途径。
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Pupil flattening as a diagnostic marker for intervertebral disc bulge: An iridology-based approach 瞳孔变平作为椎间盘突出的诊断标记:一种基于虹膜学的方法
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100604
Y. Rosy Ayda , Abinaya Suresh , M. Alkousar Taz , MaheshKumar Kuppysamy
Intervertebral disc bulge (IVDB) is a prevalent spinal condition that significantly affects quality of life, yet current diagnostic methods can be expensive and not always easily accessible. This study explores the potential of pupil flattening as an iridological marker for IVDB. A case-control study was conducted with 60 IVDB patients and 60 healthy controls. High-resolution iris images were analyzed for pupil flattening, revealing a markedly higher prevalence in IVDB patients (88.3 % in the right iris, 81.7 % in the left iris) compared to controls (15 % in the right iris, 10 % in the left iris). ROC analysis demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy, with AUC values of 0.79 for males (95 % CI: 0.60–0.98) and 0.88 (95 % CI: 0.78–0.99) for females. Sensitivity and specificity were particularly high in females, at 80 % and 97.62 %, respectively. These findings indicate that pupil flattening could serve as a non-invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool for IVDB, offering a potential complement to existing diagnostic approaches.
椎间盘突出(IVDB)是一种常见的脊柱疾病,严重影响生活质量,但目前的诊断方法可能昂贵且不容易获得。本研究探讨了瞳孔变平作为IVDB虹膜学标志物的潜力。对60例IVDB患者和60名健康对照者进行病例对照研究。高分辨率虹膜图像分析瞳孔变平,显示IVDB患者的患病率明显高于对照组(右侧虹膜15 %,左侧虹膜10 %)(右侧虹膜为88.3% %,左侧虹膜为81.7 %)。ROC分析显示了很强的诊断准确性,男性的AUC值为0.79(95 % CI: 0.60-0.98),女性的AUC值为0.88(95 % CI: 0.78-0.99)。女性的敏感性和特异性特别高,分别为80 %和97.62 %。这些发现表明,瞳孔扁平化可以作为IVDB的一种无创、经济的诊断工具,为现有的诊断方法提供了潜在的补充。
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An exploratory, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of Hypericum perforatum 200CH in preventing and treating fingertip puncture site pain and tenderness 贯叶连翘200CH预防和治疗指尖穿刺处疼痛和压痛的探索性、随机、安慰剂对照、双盲试验
IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2025.100606
Dibyendu Mandal , Soumyadeep Maity , Sudeshna Sardar , Abhijit Rana , Srijana Panda , Soma Pramanick , Subhranil Saha

Background

Needle punctures during hematology practicals can induce discomfort, anxiety, and diminished cooperation. Homeopathic literature indicates Hypericum perforatum for puncture wounds and neuropathic pain. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Hypericum perforatum 200CH in preventing and treating fingertip puncture site pain and tenderness compared with placebo.

Methods

An exploratory, double-blind, randomized (2:1), placebo-controlled study was conducted with 90 undergraduate students during hematology practical classes. Participants were randomly allocated to the Hypericum perforatum 200CH group (n = 60) or the placebo group (n = 30). Three doses were administered: the night before, thirty minutes earlier, and immediately after the puncture. Standardized fingertip punctures were performed once using sterile lancets and pricking guns, with the instrument calibrated to 0.5 to ensure procedural uniformity. The primary outcome was the time until total relief of pain and tenderness. The secondary outcome measure was the intensity of pain and tenderness, evaluated using a pain visual analog scale (VAS; 0–100 mm), measured until the 4th day.

Results

Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated a significantly shorter median time to achieve complete pain resolution in the Hypericum perforatum 200CH group (10 h versus 14 h; log-rank test, p < 0.001). Tenderness scores exhibited no significant differences between the groups (p = 0.475). The group difference in the pain VAS score was statistically significant, favoring the Hypericum perforatum group compared to placebo (p < 0.001). No adverse events were recorded.

Conclusion

A significantly faster resolution of pain was achieved in the Hypericum perforatum 200CH group compared with placebo; however, no impact on tenderness was noted.
背景:血液学实习中针刺可引起不适、焦虑和减少合作。顺势疗法文献表明贯叶连翘用于穿刺伤口和神经性疼痛。本试验旨在比较贯叶连翘200CH与安慰剂对指尖穿刺部位疼痛和压痛的预防和治疗效果。方法采用探索性、双盲、随机(2:1)、安慰剂对照的方法,对90名血液学实训本科生进行研究。参与者被随机分配到贯叶连体200CH组(n = 60)或安慰剂组(n = 30)。注射三次:前一晚、前三十分钟和穿刺后。标准化指尖穿刺一次,使用无菌枪和穿刺枪,仪器校准至0.5,确保操作均匀。主要观察指标是疼痛和压痛完全缓解的时间。次要结果测量是疼痛和压痛的强度,使用疼痛视觉模拟量表(VAS; 0-100 mm)评估,测量至第4天。结果kaplan - meier分析显示,贯叶连片200CH组实现完全疼痛缓解的中位时间显著缩短(10 h vs 14 h; log-rank检验,p <; 0.001)。压痛评分组间差异无统计学意义(p = 0.475)。疼痛VAS评分组间差异有统计学意义,贯叶连翘组优于安慰剂组(p <; 0.001)。无不良事件记录。结论贯叶连翘200CH组疼痛缓解明显快于安慰剂组;然而,没有注意到对压痛的影响。
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