A comparison of observational studies and controlled trials of heparin in ulcerative colitis.

Meta-analysis: The utility and safety of heparin in the treatment of active ulcerative colitis.

BACKGROUND The use of heparin for the treatment of ulcerative colitis has been evaluated in several open and controlled trials, with varying outcomes. AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of heparin as supplemental therapy compared with conventional therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis. METHODS All randomized trials comparing heparin supplementation to conventional therapy were in...

Evaluation of protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract obtained from Cucurbita moschata skin in animal model of ulcerative colitis

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine that cannot be treated, but its symptoms can be controlled. Cucurbita pepo from the Cucurbitaceae family, has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. In this regard, the aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract prepared from the skin of the squash plant in the ani...

THE STUDY OF CLASS I HLA TYPES IN PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND ITS COMPARISON WITH HEALTHY PERSONS

Effect of shilajit on the levels of pro-inflammatory and anti inflammatory cytokines in ulcerative colitis induced by acetic acid in male rats

Background: The levels of IL-13, IL-4, IL-1B, TNF-α and IL-10 alter in the colon of people with ulcerative colitis. previous studies, it was found that shilajit (asphaltum) was effective in the improvement of ulcerative colitis.we guessed that the shilajit has been able to improve the ulcerative colitis by affecting the amount of cytokines. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investi...

Effect of Matricaria recutita L. aqueous extract on acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in adult male rats

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). In patients with ulcerative colitis, ulcers and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Previous studies have shown that Matricaria recutita L. have a series of physiological effects for example spasmolytic, carminative, anti...