Creatine Derivatives: Rapid Complete Relief of Pain by Topical or Transcutaneous Administration | Author : Ruey J. Yu*, Eugene J. Van Scott | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Our research reveals that non-toxic creatine derivatives, especially N-acetyl-creatine ethyl ester, to be therapeutically effective on topical application or by superficial subcutaneous injection over sites of pain to rapidly alleviate or eliminate pain associated with various inflammatory conditions including arthritis, acute common headache, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and various other pains associated with inflammation.
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| Use of External Approach for Severe Genu Valgo Knee Arthroplasty | Author : Sebastián Rosero Cabrera*, William Pinzón Gallardo, Helberth Augusto González Rico, Carlos Fernando Bastidas Gómez, Tulio Sotomayor Medina, Andrea Carolina Wilcox Robles, Decknia Luz Vásquez Moris, Carlos José González Tejeda | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The deformities of the lower limbs (genu valgus and genu varus) are alterations frequently developed properly by physiological processes which usually disappear at 2 years (genu varus) and at 7-8 years (genu valgus), being considered in adults normal a 4º-6º genu valgus, however the appearance of the latter is also related to various metabolic pathologies, tumors, traumatic sequelae, infections, skeletal dysplastic and idiopathic genu valgus. In the bibliography, there is a greater consensus on the approach to varus deformity, not so in valgus deformities, where there is no bibliography with a level of evidence that defines established protocols to treat severe valgus deformities>20, currently good treatment results have been demonstrated by means of knee arthroplasty to correct genu valgus deformities, which showed good results in the alignment of the lower extremities through the balance of ligaments in patients with severe genu valgus with pain reduction. , improvements in knee function and with a low rate of complications, the use of these alternatives such as the external approach in total knee replacement in patients with severe genu valgus and medial collateral ligament insufficiency allows correcting large deformities using a technique simple and in most cases without the use of a prosthesis that generates a degree of constraint, progressively improving their living conditions.
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| Recent Advances of the Medicinal Plant Compound for Combating Pneumonia Disease: A Review | Author : Megha Patel, Bhavesh Sharma* | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Bacteria, influenza, parasites and fungi are pathogenic microorganisms that cause infectious diseases. Diseases can spread from one individual to another, either directly or indirectly. Infectious diseases are world’s second most common cause of death. Rainforest plants provide about quarter of drugs we need. Scientific research has been carried out on few medicinal plants, but only to small degree. Bacterial susceptibility to currently active antibiotics has necessitated discovery of new antibacterial agents. Several plants are widely used as herbal medicine for treatment of infectious diseases in rural and backward areas of India. This chapter looks over the publications on medicinal plants that are used to cure diseases like malaria, pneumonia. Traditional medicine is preferred primary health care system in many rural areas for variety of reasons, including its affordability and efficacy. The current study focused on existing medicinal plant literature, with ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology details being highlighted. All of examined plants showed potent action, supporting their conventional uses as well as their ability to cure common diseases. Curcuma longa L., Punica granatum L. and Justicia adhatoda L. were most widely used plant families for pneumonia therapy in research area (each with seven plants); of these, Curcuma longa L., Punica granatum L. and Justicia adhatoda L. had most inhibiting ability against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Ascorbic acid, curcumin, vasicine, piperine, quercetin, myricetin and gallic acid have all been derived from these plants and are said to have antibacterial properties. Although Himalayan region has wide range of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat pneumonia, research on in-vivo activity, toxicology, and mechanism of action is minimal. As result, in order to produce novel antibacterial drugs from studied plant species, thorough study of these aspects is needed.
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