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The term "mucositis" was introduced to describe inflammation of the oral mucosa induced by radiotherapy, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. At present, oral mucositis is considered to be the most serious non-hematological complication of cancer treatment.
Numerous predisposing factors
In this study, the investigators expect about 30% of the PCOS patients enrolled to be resistant to Myo-inositol treatment for ovulation induction, probably due to the presence of malabsorption caused by gut dysbiosis. The most recent evidence proposes dysbiosis and related chronic low-grade
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex chronic condition inducing several related disorders, such as subfertility and pregnancy complications. So far myo-inositol, successfully used in PCOS, has not been always effective in all patients. Aiming at overcoming this drawback, we tested a new
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder with an urgent need for new and more effective treatments. A promising novel pharmacological target in this respect is the endocannabinoid system. In particular the cannabinoid compound cannabidiol (CBD) displays a highly favourable profile for
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS) is a genetically complex endocrine disorder of uncertain etiology and a common cause of hyperandrogenism, anovulatory infertility, menstrual dysfunction, hirsutism, alopecia and acne. It was first reported by Stein and Leventhal in 1935. It affects 6-8% of women of
The abuse of high doses of alcohol is associated with cognitive impairment that in extreme cases can result in dementia. However, the mechanisms underlying the neurotoxic effects of alcohol to the human brain are poorly understood. Here we test the hypothesis that alcohol-induced neuroinflammation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbations of COPD are usually treated with steroids and/or antibiotics. Currently this conventional therapy has significant side effects including osteoporosis, cataracts and suppression
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the effect of myo-inositol (inositol), administered for 3 months, on phospho (P)-beta (B)-catenin staining in areas of low-grade dysplasia or in areas of prior low grade dysplasia in subjects with known colitis-induced low grade dysplasia at baseline.
SECONDARY
Main objective of the study:
To evaluate whether the progression of aortic valve calcification and/or coronary arteries in the group treated with oral InsP6 is smaller than in the placebo group, measured by quantification of calcium (score and mass) by multidetector CT to the inclusion in the study
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the efficacy of myo-inositol (inositol) 9 grams by mouth twice a day for 6 months versus placebo to revert bronchial dysplasia in current/former smokers with or without curatively treated Stage 0/I non-small cell lung cancer.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To further
Drs. Reid and Hekmat have recently developed a fermented milk product (yogurt) containing Lactobacillus GR-1 and RC-14 and concluded that such dairy products are suitable vehicles for these beneficial microorganisms [Hekmat, S. & Reid, G. 2006].
The strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and
Because of the menstrual irregularity and the hirsutism/acne caused by hyperandrogenism, the treatment of choice for PCOS in young teenagers is to given the oral contraceptive; however, such oral contraceptives fail to correct the endocrinometabolic anomalies and the excess of fat. Therefore, there