Research

Interventions to treat mental disorders during pregnancy: A systematic review and multiple treatment meta-analysis
van Ravesteyn LM, et al. Interventions to treat mental disorders during pregnancy: A systematic review and multiple treatment meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2017 Mar 30;12(3):e0173397. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis found a robust moderate treatment effect of CBT for MDD during pregnancy, and to a lesser extent for IPT. As an alternative, positive results were found for body-oriented interventions and acupuncture. No evidence was found for bright light therapy and food supplements.
Published on May 30, 2017

Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking
Fan FS. 2016. Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking. Clin Case Rep. 4(11):1053-1056.
Published on Nov 1, 2016

Likelihood of achieving a 50%, 60%, or 70% estimated live birth rate threshold with 1 or 2 cycles of planned oocyte cryopreservation
Maslow BL, Guarnaccia MM, Ramirez L, Klein JU. 2020. Likelihood of achieving a 50%, 60%, or 70% estimated live birth rate threshold with 1 or 2 cycles of planned oocyte cryopreservation. J Assist Reprod Genet. 37(7):1637-1643.
Published on Jul 1, 2020

Low-frequency electro-acupuncture and physical exercise improve metabolic disturbances and modulate gene expression in adipose tissue in rats with dihydrotestosterone-induced polycystic ovary syndrome.
Mannerås L, Jonsdottir IH, Holmäng A, Lönn M, Stener-Victorin E., Endocrinology. 2008 Jul;149(7):3559-68. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-0053. Epub 2008 Apr 3. Source: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. CONCLUSIONS: EA and exercise ameliorate insulin resistance in rats with PCOS. This effect may involve regulation of adipose tissue metabolism and production because EA and exercise each partly restore divergent adipose tissue gene expression associated with insulin resistance, obesity, and inflammation. In contrast to exercise, EA improves insulin sensitivity and modulates adipose tissue gene expression without influencing adipose tissue mass and cellularity.
Published on Apr 3, 2008

Manual acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions: Through stimulation of MTrPs, MA might be efficacious in terms of pain relief and reduction of muscle irritability in MPS patients. Additional well-designed/reported studies are required to determine the optimal number of sessions for the treatment of MPS. Wang, R., Li, X., Zhou, S., Zhang, X., Yang, K., & Li, X. (2017). Manual acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, 35(4), 241–250. https://doi.org/10.1136/acupmed-2016-011176
Published on Aug 1, 2017

Melatonin levels in follicular fluid as markers for IVF outcomes and predicting ovarian reserve
Tong J, Sheng S, Sun Y, Li H, Li WP, Zhang C, Chen ZJ. 2017. Melatonin levels in follicular fluid as markers for IVF outcomes and predicting ovarian reserve. Reproduction. 153(4):443-451.
Published on Apr 14, 2017

Meta-analysis of the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and mode of delivery.
Makvandi, S., Mirzaiinajmabadi, K., Sadeghi, R., Mahdavian, M., & Karimi, L. (2016). Meta-analysis of the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and mode of delivery. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 135(1), 5–10. Acupressure reduced cesareans and time in labor.
Published on Apr 24, 2016

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene C677T and A1298C polymorphisms and susceptibility to recurrent pregnancy loss
Dell'Edera D, L'Episcopia A, Simone F, Lupo MG, Epifania AA, Allegretti A. 2018. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene C677T and A1298C polymorphisms and susceptibility to recurrent pregnancy loss. Biomed Rep. 8(2):172-175.
Published on Feb 14, 2018

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chen H, Yang X, Lu M. 2016. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 293(2):283-90. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published on Feb 14, 2016

Mitochondrial DNA mutation exacerbates female reproductive aging via impairment of the NADH/NAD+ redox
Yang L, Lin X, Tang H, et al. 2020. Mitochondrial DNA mutation exacerbates female reproductive aging via impairment of the NADH/NAD+ redox. Aging Cell. 19(9):e13206.
Published on Sep 1, 2020

Moxibustion for Correction of Breech Presentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Francesco Cardini, MD; Huang Weixin, MD JAMA. 1998;280:1580-1584 CONCLUSION(S): Among primigravidas with breech presentation during the 33rd week of gestation, moxibustion for 1 to 2 weeks increased fetal activity during the treatment period and cephalic presentation after the treatment period and at delivery.
Published on Nov 11, 1998

N-Acetyl-Cysteine and l-Carnitine Prevent Meiotic Oocyte Damage Induced by Follicular Fluid From Infertile Women With Mild Endometriosis
Giorgi VS, Da Broi MG, Paz CC, Ferriani RA, Navarro PA. 2016. N-Acetyl-Cysteine and l-Carnitine Prevent Meiotic Oocyte Damage Induced by Follicular Fluid From Infertile Women With Mild Endometriosis. Reprod Sci. 23(3):342-51.
Published on Mar 1, 2016

NAD+ Intermediates: The Biology and Therapeutic Potential of NMN and NR
Yoshino J, Baur JA, Imai SI. 2018. NAD+ Intermediates: The Biology and Therapeutic Potential of NMN and NR. Cell Metab. 27(3):513-528.
Published on Mar 6, 2018

NAD+ Repletion Rescues Female Fertility during Reproductive Aging
Bertoldo MJ, Listijono DR, Ho WJ, et al. 2020. NAD+ Repletion Rescues Female Fertility during Reproductive Aging. Cell Rep. 30(6):1670-1681.e7.
Published on Feb 11, 2020

NAD⁺ repletion improves mitochondrial and stem cell function and enhances life span in mice
Zhang H, Ryu D, Wu Y, Gariani K, Wang X, Luan P, D'Amico D, Ropelle ER, Lutolf MP, Aebersold R, Schoonjans K, Menzies KJ, Auwerx J. 2016. NAD⁺ repletion improves mitochondrial and stem cell function and enhances life span in mice. Science. 352(6292):1436-43.
Published on Jun 17, 2016

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation Reverses the Declining Quality of Maternally Aged Oocytes
Miao Y, Cui Z, Gao Q, Rui R, Xiong B. 2020. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation Reverses the Declining Quality of Maternally Aged Oocytes. Cell Rep. 32(5):107987.
Published on Aug 4, 2020

Oral melatonin supplementation improves oocyte and embryo quality in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
Nishihara T, Hashimoto S, Ito K, Nakaoka Y, Matsumoto K, Hosoi Y, Morimoto Y. 2014. Oral melatonin supplementation improves oocyte and embryo quality in women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Gynecol Endocrinol. 30(5):359-62.
Published on May 1, 2014

Phthalate exposure and female reproductive and developmental outcomes: a systematic review of the human epidemiological evidence
Radke EG, Glenn BS, Braun JM, Cooper GS. 2019. Phthalate exposure and female reproductive and developmental outcomes: a systematic review of the human epidemiological evidence. Environ Int. 130:104580.
Published on Sep 1, 2019

Polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene influence embryo viability and the incidence of aneuploidy
Enciso M, Sarasa J, Xanthopoulou L, Bristow S, Bowles M, Fragouli E, Delhanty J, Wells D. 2016. Polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene influence embryo viability and the incidence of aneuploidy. Human Genetics. 135(5):555-568.
Published on May 1, 2016

Predicting the likelihood of live birth for elective oocyte cryopreservation: a counseling tool for physicians and patients
Goldman RH, Racowsky C, Farland LV, Munné S, Ribustello L, Fox JH. 2017. Predicting the likelihood of live birth for elective oocyte cryopreservation: a counseling tool for physicians and patients. Hum Reprod. 32(4):853-859.
Published on Apr 1, 2017