Effect of an Echinacea-Based Hot Drink Versus Oseltamivir in Influenza Treatment: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Multicenter, Noninferiority Clinical Trial
Conclusions Echinaforce Hotdrink is as effective as oseltamivir in the early treatment of clinically diagnosed and virologically confirmed influenza virus infections with a reduced risk of complications and adverse events. It appears to be an attractive treatment option, particularly suitable for self-care. Clinical trial identifier: Eudra-CT: 2010-021571-88. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015; 77:66–72) (Source: Current Therapeutic Research)
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - July 25, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
A Combination of Low Doses of Fluvastatin and Valsartan Decreases Arterial Stiffness in Patients after Myocardial Infarction – A Pilot Study
Conclusions The treatment resulted in a significant and sustained improvement of arterial stiffness in male patients after myocardial infarction, which highlights the need for further study of this new approach. (Source: Current Therapeutic Research)
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - June 8, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Chemoprevention of the Arctium lappa extract against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in rats
Conclusions The study showed that the A. lappa can prevent most of the hepatic tissues damage caused by acetaminophen overdose in rats. (Source: Current Therapeutic Research)
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - May 28, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Effects of Daikenchuto on Abdominal Bloating Accompanied by Chronic Constipation: A Prospective, Single-Center Randomized Open Trial
Conclusions DKT treatment improved quality of life for patients with chronic constipation regardless of the presence of SIBO and showed no effects on small intestine bacteria. UMIN Clinical Trial Registry identifier: UMIN000008070. (Source: Current Therapeutic Research)
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - May 20, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Effects of Daikenchuto on Abdominal Bloating Accompanying Chronic Constipation; a prospective single-center randomized open trial
Conclusion DKT treatment improved the quality of life for patients with chronic constipation regardless of the presence of SIBO and showed no effects on small intestinal bacteria. UMIN Clinical Trial Registry: UMIN000008070. (Source: Current Therapeutic Research)
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - May 5, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
