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The exposure postoperatively of patients who have undergone spinal surgery to increased amounts of natural sunlight during their hospital recovery period may result in decreased stress, pain, analgesic medication use, and pain medication costs.
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Pubmed Data
: Psychosom Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;67(1):156-63. PMID:
15673638
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Surgery: All : CK(317) : AC(38)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Sunlight exposure : CK(432) : AC(39)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Analgesics : CK(372) : AC(78)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
A combination of fish oil, nettle and vitamin E (Phytalgic) decreases the neeed for analgesics and NSAIDs and improves symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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Pubmed Data
: Arthritis Res Ther. 2009 Dec 16;11(6):R192. PMID:
20015358
Article Published Date
: Dec 16, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fish Oil : CK(615) : AC(95)
,
Nettle : CK(44) : AC(13)
,
Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221)
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
A device which mimics a yoga breathing technique improves symptoms and reduces bronchodilator use in patients with asthma.
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Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2009 Dec 2. PMID:
12885982
Article Published Date
: Dec 02, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Therapeutic Breathing : CK(172) : AC(18)
,
Yogic Breathing : CK(41) : AC(5)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
A low carbohydrate, caloricly-restricted diet has beneficial short-term effects in subjects with type 2 who have failed either diet or sulfonylurea therapy and may obviate the necessity for insulin.
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Pubmed Data
: J Am Coll Nutr. 1998 Dec;17(6):595-600. PMID:
9853539
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 1998
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
A Mediterranean-style diet leads to favorable changes in glycemic control and coronary risk factors and delay the need for antihyperglycemic drug therapy in overweight patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
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Pubmed Data
: Clin Ter. 1993 Feb;142(2):155-9. PMID:
19721018
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 1993
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(563) : AC(156)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
A seaweed derived mineral supplement may increase range of motion and walking distances in subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee and has a drug sparing effect.
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Pubmed Data
: Nutr J. 2009 Feb 2;8:7. PMID:
19187557
Article Published Date
: Feb 02, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Seaweed : CK(83) : AC(16)
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
,
Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Adjuvant treatment with zinc accelerates recovery from severe pneumonia in children.
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Pubmed Data
: Lancet. 2004 May 22;363(9422):1683-8. PMID:
15158629
Article Published Date
: May 22, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases
:
Pneumonia : CK(330) : AC(40)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
An oral supplement enriched with fish oil, FOS, soluble fiber, gum arabic and antioxidants reduce the need for corticosteroids in ulcerative colitis.
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Pubmed Data
: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Apr;3(4):358-69. PMID:
15822041
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Antioxidant formulas : CK(487) : AC(73)
,
Fish Oil : CK(615) : AC(95)
,
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) : CK(76) : AC(10)
,
Gum arabic : CK(44) : AC(8)
Diseases
:
Colitis: Ulcerative : CK(139) : AC(18)
,
Ulcerative Colitis : CK(429) : AC(39)
Additional Keywords
:
Corticosteroid Sparing : CK(25) : AC(6)
,
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables are safe and effective in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.
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Pubmed Data
: Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1997 Dec;64(12):825-34. PMID:
9476272
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 1997
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Avocado : CK(47) : AC(17)
,
Soy : CK(1688) : AC(350)
,
Unsaponifiables : CK(25) : AC(6)
Diseases
:
Osteoarthritis : CK(615) : AC(91)
,
Osteoarthritis: Hip : CK(80) : AC(6)
,
Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
,
Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)
Bee venom has both a synergist and drug sparing effect when combined with drugs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Pubmed Data
: Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2008 Jun;33(3):197-200. PMID:
18807725
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bee Venom : CK(20) : AC(8)
Diseases
:
Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54)
,
Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies : CK(1011) : AC(268)
,
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Black cumin has a prophylactic, drug-sparing effect in the treatment of asthma.
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Pubmed Data
: An Med Interna. 1995 Oct;12(10):501-2. PMID:
17868210
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 1995
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134)
,
Bronchial Asthma : CK(984) : AC(131)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Drug sparing : CK(10) : AC(1)
Additional Keywords
:
Anticholinergic : CK(10) : AC(1)
,
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Breathing techniques reduce corticosteroid use in subjects with mild asthma symptoms who use a reliever frequently.
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Pubmed Data
: Thorax. 2006 Aug;61(8):651-6. Epub 2006 Mar 3. PMID:
16517572
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Therapeutic Breathing : CK(172) : AC(18)
Additional Keywords
:
Corticosteroid Sparing : CK(25) : AC(6)
,
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Butterbur is a safe and effective therapy for the treatment of asthma.
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Pubmed Data
: Altern Med Rev. 2004 Mar;9(1):54-62. PMID:
15005644
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Butterbur : CK(88) : AC(15)
Diseases
:
Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134)
,
Asthma: Bronchial : CK(267) : AC(33)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Cannabis use significantly reduces symptoms, and reduces the requirements for drugs and surgery in subjects with Crohn's disease.
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Pubmed Data
: Isr Med Assoc J. 2011 Aug ;13(8):455-8. PMID:
21910367
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2011
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cannabis : CK(738) : AC(132)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Cod liver oil (omega-3 Fatty Acids) reduces the need for NSAIDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Pubmed Data
: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008 May;47(5):665-9. Epub 2008 Mar 24. PMID:
18362100
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cod Liver Oil : CK(50) : AC(5)
,
Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319)
Diseases
:
Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54)
,
Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Cordyceps may reduce the need for anti-rejection drugs and improve the outcome of renal transplantation.
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Pubmed Data
: Transplant Proc. 2009 Jun;41(5):1565-9. PMID:
19545680
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Cordyceps sinensis : CK(90) : AC(32)
Diseases
:
Organ Transplantation: Kidney : CK(80) : AC(8)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Daily hypertonic saline nasal irrigation improves sinus-related quality of life, decreases symptoms, and decreases medication use in patients with frequent sinusitis.
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Pubmed Data
: J Fam Pract. 2002 Dec;51(12):1049-55. PMID:
12540331
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2002
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Sinusitis : CK(143) : AC(15)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Nasal Irrigation : CK(103) : AC(10)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
DHEA is well tolerated, clinically beneficial and reduces the need for prednisone in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Pubmed Data
: J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Apr 18;55(8):2816-23. Epub 2007 Mar 24. PMID:
9489820
Article Published Date
: Apr 18, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic : CK(949) : AC(53)
,
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : CK(387) : AC(54)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
EPO and EPO/fish oil produce a subjective improvement in rheumatoic arthritis patients and allow some patients to reduce or stop treatment with NSAIDs
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Pubmed Data
: Ann Rheum Dis. 1988 Feb ;47(2):96-104. PMID:
2833184
Article Published Date
: Jan 31, 1988
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) : CK(595) : AC(84)
,
Essential Fatty Acids : CK(88) : AC(12)
,
Evening Primrose Oil : CK(66) : AC(8)
Diseases
:
Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(1230) : AC(433)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
,
NSAID Alternatives : CK(11) : AC(2)
Fish oil fatty acid supplementation improves mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and reduces or eliminates the need for anti-inflammatory drugs in most patients.
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Pubmed Data
: Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Apr;87(4):432-7. PMID:
1553930
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 1992
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fish Oil : CK(615) : AC(95)
Diseases
:
Colitis: Ulcerative : CK(139) : AC(18)
,
Ulcerative Colitis : CK(429) : AC(39)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Fish oil supplementation reduces the need for NSAID requirement in patients with mild rheumatoid arthritis.
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Pubmed Data
: 1: Br J Rheumatol. 1993 Nov;32(11):982-9. PMID:
8220938
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 1993
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Fish Oil : CK(615) : AC(95)
Diseases
:
Arthritis: Rheumatoid : CK(289) : AC(54)
,
Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Hatha Yoga reduces reduces pain drug requirements in subjects with chronic low back pain.
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(6):18-27. PMID:
19943573
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Pain: Lower Back : CK(10) : AC(1)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Yoga : CK(692) : AC(76)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
,
Therapeutic Action not Inferior to Drug Therapy : CK(51) : AC(6)
Melatonin has a drug sparing and synergistic effect with chemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic colorectal patients.
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Pubmed Data
: Anticancer Res. 2003 Mar-Apr;23(2C):1951-4. PMID:
12820485
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Melatonin : CK(470) : AC(131)
Diseases
:
Colorectal Cancer : CK(877) : AC(321)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies : CK(1011) : AC(268)
,
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Music decreases sedative requirements during spinal anesthesia.
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Pubmed Data
: Anesth Analg. 2001 Oct;93(4):912-6. PMID:
11574356
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2001
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases
:
Surgery: Anesthesiology : CK(40) : AC(3)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
Omega-3 and gamma-linolenic fatty acids improve pulmonary status (lung function, respiratory exacerbations and antibiotic consumption), inflammatory and anthropometric parameters in adults with CF.
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Pubmed Data
: Arch Bronconeumol. 2009 Dec 30. Epub 2009 Dec 30. PMID:
20045240
Article Published Date
: Dec 30, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA) : CK(76) : AC(17)
,
Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319)
Diseases
:
Cystic Fibrosis : CK(703) : AC(77)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)
Additional Keywords
:
Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)
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