European Journal of Integrative Medicine
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EuJIM publishes research on complementary and integrative health care, providing an international, interdisciplinary platform linking researchers and clinicians.
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📄 modified Saengmaeksan (mSMS)
Gegen, Jiegeng, Maidong, Shanyao, Yiyiren, Wuweizi
The study suggests that mSMS may have the potential to improve vascular function and could offer benefits in middle-aged women, potentially independent of menopausal status.
📄 modified Saengmaeksan (mSMS)
Gegen, Jiegeng, Maidong, Shanyao, Yiyiren, Wuweizi
The study suggests that mSMS may have the potential to improve vascular function and could offer benefits in middle-aged women, potentially independent of menopausal status.
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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📄 modified Saengmaeksan (mSMS)
Gegen, Jiegeng, Maidong, Shanyao, Yiyiren, Wuweizi
The study suggests that mSMS may have the potential to improve vascular function and could offer benefits in middle-aged women, potentially independent of menopausal status.
📄 modified Saengmaeksan (mSMS)
Gegen, Jiegeng, Maidong, Shanyao, Yiyiren, Wuweizi
The study suggests that mSMS may have the potential to improve vascular function and could offer benefits in middle-aged women, potentially independent of menopausal status.
There is moderate to high certainty that celery and Caucasian whortleberry were the most effective treatments for reducing blood pressure, among included herbal medicines, in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients.
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Systematic Review w/ 47 RCTs involving 3,559 patients
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Systematic Review w/ 47 RCTs involving 3,559 patients
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There is moderate to high certainty that celery and Caucasian whortleberry were the most effective treatments for reducing blood pressure, among included herbal medicines, in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients.
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Systematic Review w/ 47 RCTs involving 3,559 patients
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Systematic Review w/ 47 RCTs involving 3,559 patients
Moxibustion effectively improved clinical symptoms, menstruation, ovarian reserve function, hormonal balance, and pregnancy rate in patients with kidney deficiency & blood stasis–type diminished ovarian reserve (KDBSDOR)-related infertility.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Moxibustion effectively improved clinical symptoms, menstruation, ovarian reserve function, hormonal balance, and pregnancy rate in patients with kidney deficiency & blood stasis–type diminished ovarian reserve (KDBSDOR)-related infertility.
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19 studies incl. (12 RCTs)
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Meta-analysis results indicated that aromatherapy significantly alleviated stress and fatigue symptoms among nurses.
Short-term interventions (≤1 week) produced a larger effect size, possibly due to olfactory adaptation or metabolic regulation.
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Meta-analysis results indicated that aromatherapy significantly alleviated stress and fatigue symptoms among nurses.
Short-term interventions (≤1 week) produced a larger effect size, possibly due to olfactory adaptation or metabolic regulation.
November 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
19 studies incl. (12 RCTs)
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Meta-analysis results indicated that aromatherapy significantly alleviated stress and fatigue symptoms among nurses.
Short-term interventions (≤1 week) produced a larger effect size, possibly due to olfactory adaptation or metabolic regulation.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Meta-analysis results indicated that aromatherapy significantly alleviated stress and fatigue symptoms among nurses.
Short-term interventions (≤1 week) produced a larger effect size, possibly due to olfactory adaptation or metabolic regulation.
First qualitative exploration from #yoga therapists’ perspectives on weight management in women with #PCOS
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Results of this study provide a valuable preliminary basis for the design of future research in order to enhance #lifestyle care for women with PCOS & excess weight
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Results of this study provide a valuable preliminary basis for the design of future research in order to enhance #lifestyle care for women with PCOS & excess weight
October 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
First qualitative exploration from #yoga therapists’ perspectives on weight management in women with #PCOS
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Results of this study provide a valuable preliminary basis for the design of future research in order to enhance #lifestyle care for women with PCOS & excess weight
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Results of this study provide a valuable preliminary basis for the design of future research in order to enhance #lifestyle care for women with PCOS & excess weight
Strong antifungal effect of M. bracteata oil in inhibiting C. albicans
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Findings highlight the promising antifungal potential of M. bracteata essential oil, particularly EME, against C. albicans, warranting further investigation for its development as a novel therapeutic agent
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Findings highlight the promising antifungal potential of M. bracteata essential oil, particularly EME, against C. albicans, warranting further investigation for its development as a novel therapeutic agent
October 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Strong antifungal effect of M. bracteata oil in inhibiting C. albicans
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Findings highlight the promising antifungal potential of M. bracteata essential oil, particularly EME, against C. albicans, warranting further investigation for its development as a novel therapeutic agent
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Findings highlight the promising antifungal potential of M. bracteata essential oil, particularly EME, against C. albicans, warranting further investigation for its development as a novel therapeutic agent
Women with #breastcancer at a UK NHS cancer centre often turn to #complementarymedicine - not just for symptom relief, but to reclaim a sense of normality and continuity.
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This study explores how self-care, practitioner support, and biomedical tensions shape this journey.
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This study explores how self-care, practitioner support, and biomedical tensions shape this journey.
October 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Women with #breastcancer at a UK NHS cancer centre often turn to #complementarymedicine - not just for symptom relief, but to reclaim a sense of normality and continuity.
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This study explores how self-care, practitioner support, and biomedical tensions shape this journey.
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This study explores how self-care, practitioner support, and biomedical tensions shape this journey.
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👉 This study evaluated traditional herbal medicine's impact on liver cancer recurrence;
👉 Traditional herbal medicine therapy can reduce early recurrence risk of liver cancer;
👉 Prediction models may help clinicians tailor personalized treatment strategies.
👉 This study evaluated traditional herbal medicine's impact on liver cancer recurrence;
👉 Traditional herbal medicine therapy can reduce early recurrence risk of liver cancer;
👉 Prediction models may help clinicians tailor personalized treatment strategies.
August 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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👉 This study evaluated traditional herbal medicine's impact on liver cancer recurrence;
👉 Traditional herbal medicine therapy can reduce early recurrence risk of liver cancer;
👉 Prediction models may help clinicians tailor personalized treatment strategies.
👉 This study evaluated traditional herbal medicine's impact on liver cancer recurrence;
👉 Traditional herbal medicine therapy can reduce early recurrence risk of liver cancer;
👉 Prediction models may help clinicians tailor personalized treatment strategies.
Comparative efficacy of health Qigong and yoga on fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression and quality of life in patients with breast cancer
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Tai Chi found most effective for fatigue and quality of life improvement
Baduanjin best for sleep quality, Liu Zi Jue for depression
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Tai Chi found most effective for fatigue and quality of life improvement
Baduanjin best for sleep quality, Liu Zi Jue for depression
August 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Comparative efficacy of health Qigong and yoga on fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression and quality of life in patients with breast cancer
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Tai Chi found most effective for fatigue and quality of life improvement
Baduanjin best for sleep quality, Liu Zi Jue for depression
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Tai Chi found most effective for fatigue and quality of life improvement
Baduanjin best for sleep quality, Liu Zi Jue for depression
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the ERAIM 2024 award is Siyao Gong for their article www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials."
"The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials."
July 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the ERAIM 2024 award is Siyao Gong for their article www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials."
"The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials."
Whilst much research has studied complementary and integrative therapies for conditions such as falls prevention and arthritis, there are a multitude of other health conditions and preventative approaches with little study or evaluation.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Whilst much research has studied complementary and integrative therapies for conditions such as falls prevention and arthritis, there are a multitude of other health conditions and preventative approaches with little study or evaluation.
Full details: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Full details: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Both Tai Chi and resistance training effectively reduced fatigue and mproved related outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis patients:
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Tai Chi may be more beneficial for psychological symptoms while resistance training showed greater improvements in physical strength.
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Tai Chi may be more beneficial for psychological symptoms while resistance training showed greater improvements in physical strength.
July 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Both Tai Chi and resistance training effectively reduced fatigue and mproved related outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis patients:
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Tai Chi may be more beneficial for psychological symptoms while resistance training showed greater improvements in physical strength.
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Tai Chi may be more beneficial for psychological symptoms while resistance training showed greater improvements in physical strength.
Mushrooms, gut microbiota, and cancer - a scoping review
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Recommendations for clearer picture of gut shifts, cancer progression/prevention:
Add stool tests to mushroom-cancer trials
Design phase 2/3 trials on #mushrooms, #gutmicrobiota & #cancer
Encourage in silico studies
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Recommendations for clearer picture of gut shifts, cancer progression/prevention:
Add stool tests to mushroom-cancer trials
Design phase 2/3 trials on #mushrooms, #gutmicrobiota & #cancer
Encourage in silico studies
July 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Mushrooms, gut microbiota, and cancer - a scoping review
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Recommendations for clearer picture of gut shifts, cancer progression/prevention:
Add stool tests to mushroom-cancer trials
Design phase 2/3 trials on #mushrooms, #gutmicrobiota & #cancer
Encourage in silico studies
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Recommendations for clearer picture of gut shifts, cancer progression/prevention:
Add stool tests to mushroom-cancer trials
Design phase 2/3 trials on #mushrooms, #gutmicrobiota & #cancer
Encourage in silico studies
Latest articles in EuJIM:
📄 Yoga-based mind-body intervention for women with hypertensive disorder in pregnancy;
📄 TCM syndrome differentiation for primary insomnia;
📄 Tai Chi & Resistance Exercise for Ulcerative Colitis fatigue;
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📄 Yoga-based mind-body intervention for women with hypertensive disorder in pregnancy;
📄 TCM syndrome differentiation for primary insomnia;
📄 Tai Chi & Resistance Exercise for Ulcerative Colitis fatigue;
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July 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Latest articles in EuJIM:
📄 Yoga-based mind-body intervention for women with hypertensive disorder in pregnancy;
📄 TCM syndrome differentiation for primary insomnia;
📄 Tai Chi & Resistance Exercise for Ulcerative Colitis fatigue;
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro...
📄 Yoga-based mind-body intervention for women with hypertensive disorder in pregnancy;
📄 TCM syndrome differentiation for primary insomnia;
📄 Tai Chi & Resistance Exercise for Ulcerative Colitis fatigue;
Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro...
This mapping highlighted key professions and areas of behaviour where next steps could be taken to develop training and has indicated some important factors to consider in training design.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This mapping highlighted key professions and areas of behaviour where next steps could be taken to develop training and has indicated some important factors to consider in training design.
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172 RCTs included, 39% applied the syndrome differentiation method
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The common types of primary insomnia include Heart-Spleen Deficiency, Heart-Gallbladder Qi Deficiency, Heart-Kidney Disharmony, Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire and Phlegm-Heat Disturbing the Heart
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The common types of primary insomnia include Heart-Spleen Deficiency, Heart-Gallbladder Qi Deficiency, Heart-Kidney Disharmony, Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire and Phlegm-Heat Disturbing the Heart
June 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
172 RCTs included, 39% applied the syndrome differentiation method
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The common types of primary insomnia include Heart-Spleen Deficiency, Heart-Gallbladder Qi Deficiency, Heart-Kidney Disharmony, Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire and Phlegm-Heat Disturbing the Heart
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
The common types of primary insomnia include Heart-Spleen Deficiency, Heart-Gallbladder Qi Deficiency, Heart-Kidney Disharmony, Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire and Phlegm-Heat Disturbing the Heart
It is recommended to improve awareness and acceptance of Traditional Chinese Medicine among patients with #PCOS through:
👉 targeted education,
👉 enhanced doctor-patient communication, and
👉 promotion of effective treatment models to enhance their quality of life.
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👉 targeted education,
👉 enhanced doctor-patient communication, and
👉 promotion of effective treatment models to enhance their quality of life.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
June 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It is recommended to improve awareness and acceptance of Traditional Chinese Medicine among patients with #PCOS through:
👉 targeted education,
👉 enhanced doctor-patient communication, and
👉 promotion of effective treatment models to enhance their quality of life.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
👉 targeted education,
👉 enhanced doctor-patient communication, and
👉 promotion of effective treatment models to enhance their quality of life.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
The effect of dry cupping technique on urinary incontinence (UI) was assessed through an RCT: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
👉 Dry cupping improved the frequency of leakage & severity of UI in women
👉 Dry cupping can be integrated with current therapeutic approaches for UI treatment
👉 Dry cupping improved the frequency of leakage & severity of UI in women
👉 Dry cupping can be integrated with current therapeutic approaches for UI treatment
May 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The effect of dry cupping technique on urinary incontinence (UI) was assessed through an RCT: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
👉 Dry cupping improved the frequency of leakage & severity of UI in women
👉 Dry cupping can be integrated with current therapeutic approaches for UI treatment
👉 Dry cupping improved the frequency of leakage & severity of UI in women
👉 Dry cupping can be integrated with current therapeutic approaches for UI treatment
This study is a bibliometric & visual analysis of the relationship between TCM & Osteoporotic Fracture Treatment, identifying promising research areas for treatment: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Integration of TCM theories has paved the way for their clinical application in science.
Integration of TCM theories has paved the way for their clinical application in science.
May 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This study is a bibliometric & visual analysis of the relationship between TCM & Osteoporotic Fracture Treatment, identifying promising research areas for treatment: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Integration of TCM theories has paved the way for their clinical application in science.
Integration of TCM theories has paved the way for their clinical application in science.
Winner of the Early Researcher Award for Integrative Medicine 2024:
Siyao Gong and co-authors 🤩
“The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials”
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Siyao Gong and co-authors 🤩
“The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials”
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
May 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Winner of the Early Researcher Award for Integrative Medicine 2024:
Siyao Gong and co-authors 🤩
“The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials”
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Siyao Gong and co-authors 🤩
“The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials”
Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
The tested chestnut honey (CH) showed a tendency to reduce oxidative stress in plasma induced by UVB radiation and reduced DNA damage in UVB-irradiated lymphocytes protecting them from cell death.
Overall, these observed beneficial effects of CH were achieved at 1 mg/mL... doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Overall, these observed beneficial effects of CH were achieved at 1 mg/mL... doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
May 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The tested chestnut honey (CH) showed a tendency to reduce oxidative stress in plasma induced by UVB radiation and reduced DNA damage in UVB-irradiated lymphocytes protecting them from cell death.
Overall, these observed beneficial effects of CH were achieved at 1 mg/mL... doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
Overall, these observed beneficial effects of CH were achieved at 1 mg/mL... doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
The study showed that the majority of healthcare professionals had positive views on the usefulness of TCIM and had used it in their families.
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Collaborative work between healthcare professionals and TCIM practitioners is recommended for better healthcare.
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Collaborative work between healthcare professionals and TCIM practitioners is recommended for better healthcare.
May 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The study showed that the majority of healthcare professionals had positive views on the usefulness of TCIM and had used it in their families.
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Collaborative work between healthcare professionals and TCIM practitioners is recommended for better healthcare.
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Collaborative work between healthcare professionals and TCIM practitioners is recommended for better healthcare.
Pilot study exploring the feasibility of homeopathic treatment for children with hearing loss in Kenya
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49 children, treatment for up to 9 months
Increase in hearing was registered in 73%, corroborated by student & teacher reports and/or voice/speech tests
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49 children, treatment for up to 9 months
Increase in hearing was registered in 73%, corroborated by student & teacher reports and/or voice/speech tests
May 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Pilot study exploring the feasibility of homeopathic treatment for children with hearing loss in Kenya
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
49 children, treatment for up to 9 months
Increase in hearing was registered in 73%, corroborated by student & teacher reports and/or voice/speech tests
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
49 children, treatment for up to 9 months
Increase in hearing was registered in 73%, corroborated by student & teacher reports and/or voice/speech tests
Happy #EarthDay 🌎
How can integrative medicine enhance planetary health?
📢 Call for papers - special issue: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Planetary health emphasizes the interconnectedness of human health and the health of the Earth's natural systems.
⌛️ Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025
How can integrative medicine enhance planetary health?
📢 Call for papers - special issue: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Planetary health emphasizes the interconnectedness of human health and the health of the Earth's natural systems.
⌛️ Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025
April 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy #EarthDay 🌎
How can integrative medicine enhance planetary health?
📢 Call for papers - special issue: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Planetary health emphasizes the interconnectedness of human health and the health of the Earth's natural systems.
⌛️ Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025
How can integrative medicine enhance planetary health?
📢 Call for papers - special issue: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Planetary health emphasizes the interconnectedness of human health and the health of the Earth's natural systems.
⌛️ Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Fufang Xueshuantong Capsule (FXC) is clinically effective and safe for treating retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
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The AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications may be one of the key pathways of FXC to ameliorate inflammation and thrombosis in RVO.
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The AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications may be one of the key pathways of FXC to ameliorate inflammation and thrombosis in RVO.
April 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Fufang Xueshuantong Capsule (FXC) is clinically effective and safe for treating retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
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The AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications may be one of the key pathways of FXC to ameliorate inflammation and thrombosis in RVO.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
The AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications may be one of the key pathways of FXC to ameliorate inflammation and thrombosis in RVO.