There is cumulative resistance against antibiotics of many bacteria. Therefore, the development of new antiseptics and antimicrobial agents for the treatment of skin infections is of increasing interest. We have screened six plant extracts and isolated compounds for antimicrobial effects on bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance. The following plant extracts have been tested: Gentian...

BACKGROUND Previous studies have suggested an increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of CAM in German patients with IBD. METHODS A questionnaire was offered to IBD patients participating in patient workshops which were organized by a self-help association, the German Crohn's...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE To determine if lumbarized sacra at the L5-6 level (functional L4-5) are a contraindication to a lateral transpsoas approach. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Transitional vertebrae at the lumbosacral junction present mechanical and morphologic changes, though these changes have not been characterized with respect to the feasibility of a lateral transp...

Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of physical disability and impaired quality of life. Current medical treatments to manage the condition remain symptomatic, designed to control pain and improve function and quality of life. Given the efficacy, safety and tolerability issues associated with NSAIDs, development of new agents to manage OA without adverse events remains a priorit...

A formulation containing Curcuma longa and Boswellia serrata extracts (CB formulation) was evaluated for safety and efficacy in osteoarthritic patients and directly compared with the selective COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib. In total, 54 subjects were screened, 30 subjects were enrolled and 28 completed the study. The treatment was well tolerated and did not produce any adverse effect in patients, ...

temporal lobe epilepsy (tle) is a disorder of the central nervous system in which hippocampus is mostly involved and causes memory impairment. kindling is a model of inducing epilepsy which is created through pentylenetetrazol (ptz) administration. this study examines the role of the aqueous extract of boswellia on the learning and development of brain (formation of dendritic branches and axons...