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Association between anthraquinone laxatives and colorectal cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lombardi N, Bettiol A, Crescioli G, Maggini V, Gallo E, Sivelli F, Sofi F, Gensini GF, Vannacci A, Firenzuoli F

Products containing anthraquinones (AQ) are mainly used as laxatives and have several biological effects. Long-term use of AQ laxatives is associated ... Read More

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Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2020 Jan 22

Milk Fermented by Lactobacillus paracasei NCC 2461 (ST11) Modulates the Immune Response and Microbiota to Exert its Protective Effects Against Salmonella typhimurium Infection in Mice.

Acurcio LB, Wuyts S, de Cicco Sandes SH, Sant'anna FM, Pedroso SHSP, Bastos RW, Dos Reis DC, Vieira AF, Cassali GD, Lebeer S, de Souza MR, Nicoli JR

Probiotics form a promising strategy to maintain intestinal health. Milks fermented with probiotic strains, such as the Lactobacillus paracasei ST11, ... Read More

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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2020 Jan 18

Patch testing and contact allergen avoidance in patients with lichen planopilaris and/or frontal fibrosing alopecia: a cohort study.

Prasad S, Marks DH, Burns LJ, De Souza B, Flynn EA, Scheinman P, Silvestri D, Yu J, LoSicco K, Senna MM

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Pan Afr Med J

Tswana traditional health practitioners' perspectives on the management of diabetes and hypertension: a qualitative study using focus group discussions.

Frimpong E, Nlooto M

The literature suggests the involvement of Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) perspectives in treating diabetes and hypertension in Africa. This ... Read More

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J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019 Dec 25

In vitro antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties of the n-butanol fraction of Senna podocarpa (Guill. and Perr.) leaf.

Ajiboye BO, Ojo OA, Fatoba B, Afolabi OB, Olayide I, Okesola MA, Oyinloye BE

Background This study evaluates the antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibitory properties of the n-butanol fraction of Senna podocarpa leaves on a-amy ... Read More

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