RETRACTED ARTICLE: Emodin enhances osteogenesis and inhibits adipogenesis by Feng Yang, Pu-wei Yuan, Yang-Quan Hao, Zheng-Mao Lu

“…BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine…”
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Consumption of folk medicine in men-seeking treatment for infertility by Abdulaziz Baazeem, Thamer Mishal M. Alqurashi, Yasser Homaidi H. Alharbi, Raad Abdullah D. Aldahhas, Mutaz Hassan A. Fatani

“…Conclusion: About 38.9% of patients who attended our clinic were using some alternative medicine. Furthermore, patients who use alternative medicine had significantly less sperm motility and progressive motility.…”
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Transdermal patches: Design and current approaches to painless drug delivery by Al Hanbali Othman A., Khan Haji Muhammad Shoaib, Sarfraz Muhammad, Arafat Mosab, Ijaz Shakeel, Hameed Abdul

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Quantitative proteomics and targeted metabolomics reveal the role of Cassia siamea L. extract in the response to high-fat diet-induced obesity in Drosophila by Ananya Dechakhamphu, Nattapong Wongchum, Theeraphan Chumroenphat, Alongklod Tanomtong, Sirithon Siriamornpun

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Stability of a Cosmetic Multiple Emulsion Loaded with Green Tea Extract by Tariq Mahmood, Naveed Akhtar

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Unlocking the Potential of RNA Sequencing in COVID-19: Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Medicine by Heba M. Saad Eldien, Abdulrahman H. Almaeen, Ahmed Abo El Fath, Ahmed E. Taha, Rehab Ahmed, Hassabelrasoul Elfadil, Helal F. Hetta

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Comparative chemical investigation and evaluation of antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory effects of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal and Solanum nigrum (L.) berries by Hameed Abdul, Akhtar Naveed

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Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Intervention for Alleviating Pain Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis in the Elderly by Ida Ayu Suptika Strisanti, Ida Ayu Anom Rastiti, Kadek Buja Harditya, I Dewa Ayu Agra Darmawati, Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni

“…Acupuncture is frequently used as a complementary and alternative medicine therapy to alleviate pain associated with KOA. …”
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Editorial for Special Issue “Antibiotic Combination Therapy: A Strategy to Overcome Bacterial Resistance” by Helal F. Hetta, Yasmin N. Ramadan, Israa M. S. Al-Kadmy

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Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Sustained Severe Metabolic Alkalosis and Electrolyte Abnormalities Caused by Ingestion of Baking Soda by Jose Soliz, Jeffrey Lim, Gang Zheng

“…The use of alternative medicine is prevalent worldwide. However, its effect on intraoperative anesthetic care is underreported. …”
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Issue of colorectal cancer at the beginning of XXI century: achievements and prospects by O. I. Kit

“…Existing problems in treatment of colorectal cancer are determined: low rate of early stage detection, investigation and treatment of cancer patients by non-oncologist doctors, wide promotion of alternative medicine methods by mass media.Conclusion. The further introduction of scientific advances in clinical practice, modernization of public health services will promote new achievements in treatment of colorectal cancer.…”
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A Short History of Clinical Holistic Medicine by Søren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick

“…Modern epidemiological research in quality of life, the emerging science of complementary and alternative medicine, the tradition of psychodynamic therapy, and the tradition of bodywork are merging into a new scientific way of treating patients. …”
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A Review of Chemical Variability and Metal Contamination of Herbaceous Plants in Terms of Health Safety—A Case Study of <i>Tanacetum vulgare</i> L. by Anna Turek

“…These issues are crucial for consumer safety, especially when they concern plants widely used in alternative medicine. Stress factors to which plants are subjected may result in a decrease in their biological activity or toxic effects (as in the case of <i>Tanacetum vulgare</i> L.). …”
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Spontaneous Regression of a Carcinoid Tumor following Pregnancy by A. Sewpaul, D. Bargiela, A. James, S. J. Johnson, J. J. French

“…We present a case of spontaneous regression of a neuroendocrine tumor following pregnancy in the absence of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or alternative medicine (including herbal medicine). The diagnosis of a nonsecretory carcinoid tumor was confirmed using CT imaging, octreotide scan, and histology. …”
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Cissus quadrangularis: A comprehensive review as an emerging biomaterial for periodontal regeneration by H Nilofer Farjana, G. Mohan Valiathan

“…Plant medicine is an alternative medicine that overcomes the side effects of modern medicine. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Efficiency of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19 by Viktor Kamkin, Aidana Kamarova, Baurzhan Shalabayev, Assyltas Kussainov, Marat Anuarbekov, Serik Abeuov

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has once again prompted people to resort to the remedies of folk and alternative medicine. Medicinal plants, because of their chemical composition, pharmacological properties, and the action of biologically active substances, can stop and relieve the symptoms of the disease. …”
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Gamisoyo-San Ameliorates Neuroinflammation in the Spinal Cord of hSOD1G93A Transgenic Mice by MuDan Cai, Eun Jin Yang

“…Therefore, patients with ALS often turn to complementary and alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal medicine, with the hope and belief of recovery, despite the lack of definite evidence on the efficacy of these methods. …”
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Exploring Phytochemical Profile, Pharmaceutical Activities, and Medicinal and Nutritional Value of Wild Edible Plants in Ethiopia by Woinshet Kassie Alemu, Limenew Abate Worku, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Adam Mekonnen Engida

“…This review focuses on using edible wild plants for pharmacological purposes, dietary supplements, and alternative medicine. Many obstacles prevent people from consuming WEPs, even when they are easily accessible and available. …”
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Evaluating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Products for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Yang Xin Zi Xu, Shengyan Xi, Xiaoyan Qian

“…Studies found that many pregnant women turn to complementary and alternative medicine for health maintenance or symptom relief, such as herbal medicine and acupuncture from traditional Chinese medicine. …”
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Traditional Treatment of Tuju Disease (Rheumatism) in Lontar Usada Based on Bali Local Wisdom by İ Ketut Ardhana, Putu Lakustini Cahyaningrum

“…Globalization has caused some people to use traditional medicine as alternative medicine, especially in the province of Bali, Indonesia, which is familiar with the term usada. …”
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