Can curcumin cure cystic fibrosis?
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The newest therapeutic candidate for cystic fibrosis is curcumin, a so-called nutraceutical agent or dietary supplement that is a mixture of compounds derived from the curry spice turmeric. The next step is to test the nutraceutical curcumin in a phase 1, dose-escalation and safety trial in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
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Homocysteine lowering with folic acid and B vitamins in vascular disease
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A study was conducted to assess whether supplementation reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with vascular disease. It was found that supplements combining folic acid and vitamins B(sub 6) and B(sub 12) did not reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with vascular disease.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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A controlled trial of long-term inhaled hypertonic saline in patients with cystic fibrosis
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The safety and efficacy of inhaled hypertonic saline in a long-term trial was tested in people with cystic fibrosis. Hypertonic saline preceded by a bronchodilator is an inexpensive, safe and effective additional therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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