This 2022 systematic review by Loudovici-Krug et al. analyzed six randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of physiotherapy as an adjunctive treatment for cervical dystonia (CD). The review found that physiotherapy interventions, including physical therapy and active home exercise programs, can improve symptoms such as pain, function, and quality
This 2021 narrative review titled “Ozone therapy in COVID-19: A narrative review” (Virus Research, DOI: [10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198207*) assessed the potential role of ozone therapy as an adjunctive treatment for COVID-19. The authors discussed how ozone’s antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and oxygenation-enhancing properties could theoretically target key pathophysiological processes like cytokine storms and
This randomized controlled trial investigated the use of curcuminoids, compounds derived from turmeric, in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic autoimmune condition affecting the oral mucosa. The study found that curcuminoid treatment significantly reduced OLP symptoms compared to baseline, with no major adverse effects reported, indicating good tolerability.
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of L-propionyl-carnitine (LPC) combined with prostaglandin E1 (PGE-1) on patients with chronic critical limb ischemia (CLI). The study showed that LPC enhanced the short-term effects of PGE-1, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for CLI patients. However, the study did not provide detailed statistical results
