allium giganteum/neoplasms

Chronic, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled and double-blind nutritional intervention trial. The 60 participants in the study will be randomly divided into two groups of 30 participants, as they begin the study taking the SANE or placebo for 6 weeks. At the end of study week 6, when the first

Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases in humans and is responsible for most of the tooth loss in adults. World health Organisation report of 2005 described that the global problem persisted with the worldwide oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth loss, oral

Obesity prevalence is increasing around the world and the United Kingdom is no exception. Latest statistics show that approximately 25% of the UK population is obese and is predicted to rise to 70% by 2020 if present trends continue. Obesity is particularly widespread in Scotland where approximately

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the compliance, toxicity and feasibility of administering gemcitabine hydrochloride (gemcitabine), nab-paclitaxel (abraxane), metformin hydrochloride (metformin), and the dietary supplement (DS). SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the response rate associated with

Purpose of study: evaluation of Allium ampeloprasum Spp.Iranicum cream efficacy for the management of hemorrhoids study design:Double blind randomized placebo-control trial, uni-central Study population: Participants having symptomatic hemorrhoids attending Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

1. Experimental Design: Approximately 50 male and female participants between the ages of 18 and 65 years, who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease but have not had a hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease, were recruited to participate for 12 weeks in this study. All familiarization

A non-therapeutic intervention study is described. The Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) supplement (and placebo) intervention occurs over a total of 90 days between mid-January to March. The CDC indicates that this is the cold and flu season (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivity.htm ). Blood is taken

A crossover design will be utilized with each participant completing each treatment phase; participants will be randomly assigned to a sequence of dietary treatments. There will be a 17-day washout period in between diet periods. Participants will consume a garlic-free diet for the first 10 days of

Inclusion Criteria - Calcium scan with Agatston score >20 - Age 35-84 years - Subjects must provide written informed consent after the scope and nature of the investigation has been explained to them - Subjects should be stable on their concomitant medications for at least 12 weeks prior to

In a Phase I trial, PX-12 demonstrated anti-tumor activity and pharmacodynamic activity across a wide dose range. At higher doses, one side effect of the agent was a garlic-like odor of an expired metabolite. This study is being conducted to evaluate the clinical efficacy, biologic activity

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics is conducting an 8-year collaborative randomized multi-intervention trial with the Beijing Institute for Cancer Research to evaluate the etiologic role of Helicobacter pylori, garlic, and certain micronutrients in the multi-step process of gastric

To investigate the pharmacokinetics of one of the garlic oil macerate, Ajoene, the anti-inflammatory effect of garlic oil macerate on the pro-inflammatory transcription factor NF-kB, it's activating proteins, including IkB, IkB Kinases a and B (IKKa and IKKB) and the pro-inflammatory NF-kB-regulated

Garlic supplements, which are often used to lower cholesterol and prevent cancer, are one of the most commonly used herbal products in the United States. However, little is known about the way garlic supplements may interact with prescription medications when used simultaneously. This study will

OBJECTIVES: Primary - Determine the clinical pharmacokinetic behavior of docetaxel with and without garlic tablets in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. - Determine the toxicity of this regimen in these patients. Secondary - Determine the incidence of enzyme and transporter