Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Nebulized Hyaluronic Acid and Xylitol Based Solution after Septoturbinoplasty
J Pers Med. 2023 Jul 20;13(7):1160. doi: 10.3390/jpm13071160. ABSTRACT Septoplasty and turbinate surgery are among the most frequent surgical procedures to improve nasal obstruction and...
The exploration of phytocompounds theoretically combats SARS-CoV-2 pandemic against virus entry, viral replication and immune evasion
J Infect Public Health. 2022 Nov 19;16(1):42-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2022.11.022. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:36470006 | DOI:10.1016/j.jiph.2022.11.022...
Coxsackievirus A6 was the most common enterovirus serotype causing hand, foot, and mouth disease in Shiyan City, central China
World J Clin Cases. 2022 Nov 6;10(31):11358-11370. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i31.11358. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has become one of the most common infectious...
Flavonoids as Potential Anti-Inflammatory Molecules: A Review
Molecules. 2022 May 2;27(9):2901. doi: 10.3390/molecules27092901. ABSTRACT Hydroxylated polyphenols, also called flavonoids, are richly present in vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, herbs, seeds, stems, and flowers...
A comprehensive review on modulation of SIRT1 signaling pathways in the immune system of COVID-19 patients by phytotherapeutic melatonin and epigallocatechin-3-gallate
J Food Biochem. 2022 Jun 3:e14259. doi: 10.1111/jfbc.14259. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT SARS-CoV-2 infection has now become the world’s most significant health hazard, with...
Kombucha – An ancient fermented beverage with desired bioactivities: A narrowed review
Food Chem X. 2022 Apr 6;14:100302. doi: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100302. eCollection 2022 Jun 30. ABSTRACT Kombucha, originated in China 2000 years ago, is a sour and sweet-tasted...
The SARS-CoV2 envelope differs from host cells, exposes pro-coagulant lipids, and is disrupted in vivo by oral rinses
J Lipid Res. 2022 Apr 15:100208. doi: 10.1016/j.jlr.2022.100208. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The lipid envelope of SARS-CoV-2 is an essential component of the virus;...
The potential of BEN815 as an anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant agent for the treatment of COVID-19
Phytomed Plus. 2021 Nov;1(4):100058. doi: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100058. Epub 2021 Mar 18. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the fact that there...
Virucidal Activity of Different Mouthwashes against the Salivary Load of SARS-CoV-2: A Narrative Review
Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Mar 3;10(3):469. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10030469. ABSTRACT The saliva of COVID-19-confirmed patients presents a high viral load of the virus. Aerosols generated during medical...
Effects of a Supplement Containing a Cranberry Extract on Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Intestinal Microbiota: A Prospective, Uncontrolled Exploratory Study
J Integr Complement Med. 2022 Mar 14. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0300. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Aim: Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are traditionally used in prevention of urinary...
Methenamine Hippurate With Cranberry Capsules Versus Cranberry Alone for Urinary Tract Infection Prevention in a Short-Term Indwelling Foley Catheter Population After Urogynecologic Surgery: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2022 Mar 1;28(3):e55-e61. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001147. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: There is little consensus on an effective nonantibiotic agent for the prevention of...
Assessment of Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory Activity of Oxidised Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (Green Tea Polyphenol) and Its Action on the Main Protease of SARS-CoV-2-An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Jan 31;11(2):294. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020294. ABSTRACT Owing to the instability of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), it may undergo auto-oxidation and form oxidised products or...
Tea Polyphenols Prevent and Intervene in COVID-19 through Intestinal Microbiota
Foods. 2022 Feb 10;11(4):506. doi: 10.3390/foods11040506. ABSTRACT Although all countries have taken corresponding measures, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still ravaging the world. To...
Limited effects of long-term daily cranberry consumption on the gut microbiome in a placebo-controlled study of women with recurrent urinary tract infections
BMC Microbiol. 2021 Feb 18;21(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s12866-021-02106-4. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 15 million women each year in the United States, with >...
Cranberry Extract for Symptoms of Acute, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review
Antibiotics (Basel). 2020 Dec 25;10(1):12. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10010012. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Effective alternatives to antibiotics for alleviating symptoms of acute infections may be appealing to patients and...